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ARCHIS TIKU AND FAMILY - FEATURE

Archis Tiku was born in Mumbai and migrated to England with his parents, Mr. Ram Tiku and Mrs. Aparna Tiku when he was a year old. He was passionate about guitar since the age of six and always dreamed of being a rock star. He qualified as a medical doctor from a prestigious university in England. Soon after his graduation, his band Maximo Park was signed by Warp Record Label.

Author : Bhumika Raina More

The Hands of Imagination

Imagination is just the blessing that was granted to Kamal Nain Bhan when he was born in the vale of Kashmir in 1963. From his early childhood, his parents knew that Kamal had a special gift - the gift of creating landscapes and life with just the stroke of a brush.

Author : Anu Munshi More

Question-Answer

We would like to thank all the Shehjar readers for sending in so many interesting health related questions. We are answering a few questions in this issue. SEND YOUR QUESTIONS TO THE EMAIL DOCTOR.SHEHJAR AT GMAIL.COM

Author : Anu Munshi-Khandhar More

PREVENTIVE MEDICINE: TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH

We start a new chapter of Shehjar - 'Health Watch'. It is our hope that we can help answer health-related questions you may have been itching to ask, but just haven't had the courage to. In addition to the Q+A section, I will be discussing some important health topics in each edition of Shehjar ranging from allergies and cancer to diabetes and heart disease. Our very first topic is Preventive Medicine.

Author : Anu Munshi-Khandhar More

The way forward as I see it

he amount of literature in the form of poetry, essays and historical write-ups that have come up after the exodus of kashmiri Pandits remarkable considering the terribly bad circumstances the community had to pass through. Much has been written about the causes and circumstances of this mass migration.

Author : S.N. Dhar More

Whither Kashmiri Pandits, Part2

Introspection and self probing may help to save the situation to a large extent. Let each one of us realize that he is responsible for his behaviour. If each one of us tries to behave as socially responsible human beings at individual levels, society will automatically take care of itself because we are the society.

Author : Gopi Kishen Muju More

LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE

The movie, when I saw it throws up two potent messages on performance. The first is on stereotypes and the second on the inputs to performance

Author : Antra Bhat More

Jodha Akbar sparks protests in India

While the film garnered mixed reviews, most critics agreed that though Jodha Akbar is a fascinating spectacle, there is very little history in it. Demonstrations took place at several places in India against historical facts being allegedly distorted in the film. The film is mainly based on director's interpretation of whatever little was available in the history books and research material.

Author : Sunanda Zadoo Vashisht More

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

HEYRATH

Of the large number of festivals, a few social and the rest religious, falling almost once or twice a month, by far the most sacred and the greatest is Shivratri - Heyrath, for Kashmiri Pandits. Heyrath, a distortion of the Persian word Haerat, meaning wonder. It is the biggest Bode Doh of KPs.

Author : Hryday Nath Kaul 'Rind' More

Vatak Pooja Book & audio CD launched

Dharmik Vyavastha Ke Anukool - Vishudh Shivratri Puja Ka Prakashan. This is an introduction to a book and audio CD to perform Vatak Pooja and is specially important for those of us who do not want to forget our centuries old tradition of prayers at the time of Maha-Shivratri

Author : Shastri O.N. Ganjoo More

Tscho'chi vor / small rice bread

Traditionally small rice bread is made on the day of Shivaratri for puja and three days after Shivaratri till Amavas. Tschochi vor/ small size rice flour bread is made and offered in puja. Tschochi vor is also made for shraad puja

Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More

Music Therapy

Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a qualified professional who has completed an approved music therapy program

Author : Shreya Qazi More

H a r r y P o t t e r is for adults too.....

If you're wondering how come children read more Harry Potter than adults, I'll tell you my explanation for this. Adults think that the Harry Potter books are for children only. If you are also an adult who thinks so, I have a message for you, 'YOU ARE WRONG'. If that bold message did not, here are some facts that might help you to think differently.

Author : Arman Koul More

Om Namah Shivay

'Om Namah Shivay' A powerful mantra whose literal meaning is ?I bow in obeisance to the Lord that resides within my heart?

Author : Viv Wathoo More

On the Banks of the River Jhelum

Though I may not be a real authority on the subject, as a 16 year old girl born and raised in America, I have some thoughts about my Kashmiri culture and what needs to be done to keep it alive. No matter where we are or where we go, we will always be Kashmiri.

Author : Iha Kaul More

Heyrath Maez Aye

Poem on Shree Chakra

Author : Jaya Sibu More

Ashiana Bana

Hindi Poem Ashiana Bana with audio

Author : Sunaina Kaw More

S n o w f a l l

Snow; Come to me faster Hadn?t seen you in a long time, eighteen long years had passed Now I feel your magic touch on my palm While dancing flakes plop on the ground

Author : Bilhan Kaul More

Shiv Leela

Shiv Leela in Kashmiri

Author : Maharaj Tikoo More

Enchanting world of infants by Dr. K.L.Chowdhary

A poet is not swayed by the topic. He should feel the topic, in other words, there should be soul;, Soul and sensibility are found in Dr. K.L. Chowdhary's world by first observing an infant, toddler or a child. That he succeeds in writing poem after poem for them is no easy game. In choosing the title "Enchanting World Of Infants"

Author : Bilhan Kaul More

Letter to my Children: From a Hindu in the USA- Part2

We do not live in an ideal world. And as individuals with various and different capabilities do not always think clearly, plan and execute our plans successfully. We can not but think of the reward all the time and do not completely focus on the appropriate planning and implementation.

Author : Omanand Kaul More

Clever Crow

Clever Crow (A folk tale in Hindi)

Author : Dr S. K. Raina More

Introduction to Kashmir Shaivism

Kashmir Shaivism was developed through the intuitive faculty of the devotees who meditated upon the Samvit Śakti while following the paths of Prakāśa and Vimarśa. Trika Śasana was expanded through three main spiritual disciplines: āgama, spanda and pratyabhij?ā.

Author : Alexander David Conroy More

My Family (Paintings)

Read what our young ones have to say and write. "I have a wonderful family. There are eight people in my family and they are my mom, my dad, my brother, my grandparents and me."

Author : Shyan Koul More

News from Kashmir (In video)

See video news on Kashmir feels the chill and Kashmir avalanche kills 14

Author : Editor More

Kailash Mansarover Yatra

Home made video of Kailash Mansarover Yatra....(1hr 05minutes)

Author : Deepak Ganju More

Ati Beeshan Katu Bhashan Shiv Bhajan

On the joyous occasion of Shivratri, here is a Kashmiri video song - Shiv Bhajan- Ati Beeshan Katu Bhashan. Sing along and it will be a spiritual experience

Author : Kailash Mehra Sadhu More

Hindi Video song- Man Tarpat Hari Darshan

Hindi Bhajan: Man Tarpat Haridarshan ko aaj, Singer: Mohammad Rafi, Film: Baiju Bawra, 1952

Author : Editor More

Events & Community news - 7

Read events and community members in the news. R. K. Bharati (Intellectual par excellence), Rattan Lal Shant gets Sahitya Akademi Award, Award to Shadi Lal Dadroo, Amathibh Mattoo & Shiben Krishen Raina. News from Varanasi, Delhi and Srinagar etc.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

Let us learn Kashmiri - 7

Learn Kashmiri, the easy way. Lesson #7 with earlier lessons.

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

Let us learn Hindi - 7

Let us learn Hindi, The easy way, Lesson No: 7

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

Matrimonials - Share your dreams

Hundreds of marriages made in heaven have been facilitated by this free service. Find your matching bride or groom in the matrimonials section of www. Kashmirgroup.com.

Author : The Editor More