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Kashmiri Person of the Year -2007

We are pleased to announce that the very first Kashmiri Person of the Year -2007 award has been proffered upon Dr. Kundan Lal Chowdhury

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Capt. Mahendra Nath Mulla, a Kashmiri Hero

The ship's captain, Mahendra Nath Mulla, showed extraordinary courage during the last minutes of his life, helping save as many of his men as he could and not abandoning his vessel. Injured, and with his head bleeding, he went down with his ship.

Author : Ratan P. Watal More

So you do not want to return permanently to Kashmir, what's next?

Based on past trends borne by the history, it is easy to assume that most Pandits that left the valley in 1989, and thereafter, will not return to the valley for permanent resettlement. There will be exceptions, but that is the extent of the return, not withstanding various grandiose declarations by the government officials or politicians, who too know (and have expressed such views in private) that very few, if any, Pandits will ever return for good.

Author : Vijay K. Sazawal More

NANDKESHWARA-the Shiva Incarnate

Nandkeshwara is a symbol as well as a legend. As a symbol, it suggests the glory of Shiva, mounted on the Nandi and in the mood of a dialogue with Parvati. The abode of Shiva is Mount Kailasa. Numberless attendants known as Gana/ battalions have been assigned to look after the universe under the direct control of Nandakeshwara.

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More