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THE SHIVRATRI SPIRIT

A lot of ritual goes into the festival. A symbolic marriage is observed between Shiva and Parvati, in every house - pitchers, pots and pans symbolizing the lord, the goddess, and the marriage party, are arranged and decorated at a vantage place in the house.

Author : K L Chowdhury More

Birth of National Conference in Kashmir

Muslim Conference was formed in 1932. A convention of this party was held on October 14-16, 1932, at Pather Masjid under the chairmanship of Shaikh Mohammad Abdullah. The arrangements for this convention were made by Mirwaiz Yusuf Shah, Moulvi Hamadani and Moulvi Abdullah.

Author : Dr. Satish Ganjoo More

It's a Blessing!

In Loving Memory of Vivek Shauq an actor, comedian, writer and poet.

Author : Arti Nehru More

India Shining has her Labour Whining

The natural process of evolution of the country�s democracy will have its ripple effect on the private sector. Employees will be treated with dignity eventually. Bharat is one of the leaders in the growth race. And unlike China, our story is not top to bottom;

Author : Kartikeya Tanna More

Schools-are they too competitive?

There was another student whose parents came to seek advice for the similar reasons. His teacher also labeled his as ADHD but actually he was a normal, active child with average intelligence that too on the higher side.

Author : Dr Smita Pandey Bhat More

New Zealand Photo Gallery

One of the most beautiful country in the world, the landscape in this island nation is simply inspiring with lush green fields, snow peaked mountains, lakes, rivers, streams and beautiful countryside.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

Achilles

Another myth and probably the better known one is about the Achilles heel. When Achilles was a baby, his mother Thetis dipped him in the River of Styx. This made him invincible. But when Thetis dipped Achilles in she forgot to wet his heel, which in turn did not become invincible.

Author : Arman Koul More

KP National Camp at Yosemite

With "Connect to Kashmir" as the event theme, the organizers of the cultural meet has requested the community to help them make the event a grand success by their noble presence and thus lend a sense of purpose to their efforts.

Author : Editor More

Gilas' Kulnee Tal

Kailash Mehra Sadhu, Live in Miami Kashmiri video song Partho Gilas' Kulnee Tal,

Author : Kailash Mehra Sadhu More

Kashmiri Recipe Dranna

Left over tschochi vor from prashad is used for making dranna. Usually drannas are made on the day of Teela Aattuam/first Ashatmai after Shivaratri. Traditionally tschochi vor is made on the day of Shivaratri, and on doon Amavas for puja

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More