The continuing KP diaspora has forced our culture through a fine mesh of time and space, making it thinner and thinner. We want to reinforce this diminishing process with counter measures like the publication of a web based magazine like Shehjar.
Author : Deepak Ganju More
Shaivacharya Swami Ram So intense was his Sadhana, he never moved out of his place for 20 long years In the present troubled times when the people of the Valley, Kashmiri Pandits in particular, are passing through untold miseries, the only solace comes from the saints and mystics of the purest ray serene like Swami Ram, who by their very exemplary living taught people to rise above caste, creed and color and see the light within.
Author : Gopinath Raina More
After independence and accession of Jammu & Kashmir state to India, Kashmiri Pandits were pushed back to the uncultured Afghan era. They were given the sugarcoated dozes of poisonous toxics. Article 370 of Indian constitution just reduced them to cipher and liquidated their population.
Author : Satish Ganjoo More
No recent situation has led to a deeper chasm among Indian-Americans than the recently concluded bilateral agreement on the U.S.-India nuclear deal initialed by the two countries on July 20, 2007. The situation is exacerbated by lingering spite in the Indian Parliament where unlikely allies are joining hands in supporting or denouncing the deal. Unfortunately, a lot of what is being said is just plain demagoguery.
Author : Vijay K. Sazawal More
Yet, in the face of such apathy, from both government and civil society, these forgotten Kashmiris have managed to keep their dignity of spirit intact, something that both amazes and humbles.
Author : Aditi Bhaduri More
Lots of people think that Las Vegas is just for adults. When I first found out that I was going to spend a vacation in Vegas, I thought that it would be boring because I had never heard of kids stuff in Vegas.
Author : Arman Koul More
Robin Raina, a successful businessman and voted amongst the top 100 Most Powerful people in Insurance in North America is passionate about his foundation and community work.
Author : Editor More
Congratulations to Neelam Wali from Billerica, Massachusetts, USA for getting sworn in as a commissioner on the Asian American Commission, a newly constituted body dedicated to political advocacy on behalf of Asian American community in State of Massachusetts. She was nominated as the Chair for the Commission.
Author : Editor More
DEJI HOR- A SYMBOL OF SUHAGIN Dedicated to the Motherhood of Kashmiri Pandit women Dejihor is a golden Abhushan/ornament designed as the symbol of being a Suhagin/ Saubhagyawati. It is not the Mangla Sutra, but a representation of being Dvija/twice- born according to the Laughakshi Paddati.
Author : Chaman Lal Raina More
Let us see how much do we know about our Kashmir? Please select correct response from the choices provided and submit your response to editor.shehjar@gmail.com with your name, email address, city, state and country. Entry form is at the end of this page.
Author : Deepak Ganju More
"You've probably never heard of Dr. Yellapragada SubbaRao," wrote Doron K. Antrim. "Yet because he lived you may live longer. Dr. Subbarao did not sell his scientific discoveries, did not seek patents for any of his drugs and never sought the lime light of the press and media. Being a shy person by nature, he shunned interviews to the press, awards, honours and recognition.
Author : Awtar Krishan Ganju More
Roth has cultural and religious significance for Kashmiri Hindus and is usually prepared at the time of the Kashmiri festival, 'Pun' in the month of September. Roth is prepared and puja is performed to invoke gods for blessings for prosperity and good luck.
Author : Chandramukhi Ganju More
Kashmiri Comedy Skit "Machine Chalte-Chalte" Actors: Deepak Ganju, Vandana Kaul & Kabir Kaul Directed by: ChandraMukhi Ganju
Author : Florida Kashmiri Group More
In a movie, things keep getting worse, till it comes the ending, the grand finale. In onexs final thought, the ending makes a movie "feel good" or a tragedy. I am an optimist and believe in happy endings. In that vein, there is a dream that many of us have for Kashmir and many hopes rest on the fulfillment of this dream.
Author : Arun Koul More
Many of us have asked ourselves how we can get involved in community activities and be useful citizens. With all the definitions of community that we have to consider, it is difficult to prioritize the places that we spend our time.
Author : Anupam Wali More
This section is devoted to remember those who have left us. An excellent way to pay homage to those who leave us in sorrow is to keep their memories alive for ever. This section of our journal is devoted to remember our near and dear ones after they pass into Eternity.
Author : Deepak Ganju More
Touching the ground on which I put the first shaky footsteps, Seeing the majestic contours of the undulating skyline, Which my eyes had never tired to range, Back in Kashmir, I feel the echo of my genesis - An expatriatexs answered prayers......
Author : Maharaj Kaul More
Neerja Pandit in Soofiana Mood Kashmiri classical song by Neerja Pandit
Author : Neerja Pandit More
A Hindi Kavita titled "Dharti" from "Anubhuti ke swar" a Hindi Kavita book released by Ashma Kaul
Author : Ashma Kaul More
In the sweet memory of my mother "The Green Pashmina Shawl" It is bright, and soft, and warm The Green Pashmina Shawl that my mother wears. The one that is torn, and worn,.....
Author : Arti Kaul More
A great deal of courage and honesty is required to provoke an entire community into confronting and, possibly, exorcizing the past. Per the author, the source of his cynicism is the pain and love he feels for all Kashmiris.
Author : Arvind Gigoo More
This book has been very well received in India and abroad and is available at various Kashmiri associations. It's a must read for every Kashmiri young and old and would serve an excellent reference book so that we all can cherish the memories of the great culture, or learn from that.
Author : Phool Chandra More
This work is a first of its kind, an endeavor to crystallize the essence of the hoary traditions that make the Kashmiri Pandits what they are, and put it between the soothing blue covers of a handsome volume, compact and slim for its 562 pages, elegantly bound and superbly printed.
Author : Piyaray Raina More
Overall the experience was wonderful. I had never been to a Puja of this intensity. It was very intricate and well performed. I was offered and received prasadam even though they knew I was not of the Hindu faith.
Author : Alexander David Conroy More
A Hindi Kavita in praise of Swami Shri Ram "Naman Karti Hun"
Author : Jaya Sibu More
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
For a Kashmiri Pandit 14th September is a response to a fact of the history dictated by the force of events of the day in 1989. This day is basically dialectic of history, which contains the tools of analysis for interpreting the societal developments in the aftermath. Its significance lies in providing the foundation of post exodus history of Kashmiri Pandits.
Author : Romesh Raina More
Showcasing Debates in email Forums Excerpts from comments/responses by members in community email forums. Posted as is.
Author : Editor More
Bachpan Ki Mohabbat se from Film: Baiju Bawra(1852) Singer: Lata Mangeshkar Music Director: Naushad Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni
Author : Editor More
Mera Joota hai Japani from Film: Shree420 (1955) Singer: Mukesh Lyrics: Shailendra, Hasrat Jaipuri Music: Shankar-Jaikishen
Author : Editor More
O Mere Sona Re, from film: Teesri Manzil (1966) Singer: Asha Bhosle & Mohd Rafi Music Director: Burman R D Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri
Author : Editor More
Let us learn Hindi, Lesson No: 1, Hindi Alphabets
Author : Chaman Lal Raina More
Let us learn Kashmiri, Lesson No: One, Come let us learn and love this language
Author : Chaman Lal Raina More
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