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Hindu View of Justice

There are three eternal questions of mankind: what is the ultimate reality, who am I or what am I and what is justice. These questions have been raised and discussed by various religious traditions of the world. This article provides an insight into Hindu view of justice.

Author : Bansi Pandit More

Saffron Valley of Mystic Splendour

The saying goes that there virtually remained only eleven Brahman families in Kashmir, and Sikander, under the evil influence of Suh Bhat- the newly converted general, flattered himself that he had extirpated Hinduism from the Valley.

Author : Satish Ganjoo More

New face of Islamic Jihad

Over years, I used to think that if the root cause of poverty and illiteracy were taken care of, very few people would be ready to toe the line of mullahs and clerics who will do anything to die for religion but nothing to live for it. Today, I feel I was wrong. The vicious poison of Islamic fundamentalism has spread far and wide and most educated, economically stable people have fallen prey to it.

Author : Sunanda Zadoo Vashisht More

Avtar Krishan Razdan - An unsung hero of Kashmir

Not many of us really know about the physically handicapped litt?rateur from the beautiful vale of Kashmir, Avtar Krishan Razdan. Born in 1942 in a middle class Brahmin family of Purushyar, near Habakadal, Srinagar, the award-winning author has never crawled, or stood up or walked in his life, struck as he was by a massive polio attack soon after his birth.

Author : Gopinath Raina More

Amarnath Vaishnavi - COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

The turbaned K.P. is the familiar face, a face in the crowd, with people and media with bureaucrats and Politicians with intellectuals and non-intellectuals with religious Political and Social People, with Kashmiri Pandits and with Kashmiri Muslims, and the turbaned saintly K.P. is none other than the respected Amar Nath Vaishnavi.

Author : Badri Nath Pandita More

Community Events

Community Events from Srinagar, Jammu, New York, Hong Kong, Ghaziabad, New Delhi, London, Freemont, and Bangalore.

Author : Deepak Ganju More

Great scientists of India-Triloki Nath Khoshoo

Dr, Khoshoo was a prolific writer, published more than 250 research article and several books in cytogenetics and environmental science. His book xMahatma Gandhi: An apostle of Applied Human Ecologyx is a masterpiece and shows the depth of his understanding and wisdom.

Author : Awtar Krishan Ganju More

Donate Books for a good cause

There are thousands of kids, of all ages, who are unable to get an education or get a poor education, due to several reasons, all over deprived areas of India. I don?t think any reason is good enough for a child not to receive an education. One way to help improve is ?Book Drive!?

Author : Neha Ganju More

Apni Jamin ki Khushboo

Gar jante Nahi ho to meri jabani Sun LO Deewana Bana Deti hai aoni jamin ki khushboo

Author : G.L. Kaul More

The Legend of Shomba Shastar'

Kashmiri Pandits were known for their hard work and subordination but with intellect, wisdom and diplomacy. There is a historical background to this behavior of Kashmiri Pandits. Perpetual persecution at the hands of successive Muslim dynasties had made them masters in the art of survival against the onslaught of these rulers. A number of incidents are attributed to the intellect and wisdom of Kashmiri Pandits. From these comes the story of

Author : Rajesh Moza More

Keeping our culture alive

We want our children to learn our customs, traditions and holidays. Most kids like and appreciate these things but being born and raised in this country they are exposed to American culture as well. Coupled with the peer pressure, striking a balance between the two can be quite challenging and confusing to the young mind.

Author : Nimmi Kalla More

Having pride in our Bhatta identity

Although it may be politically incorrect and even chauvinistic in these days of a shrinking world and expanding knowledge, I have to say that I take pride in my Bhatta (Kashmiri Hindu) identity. We have some of our own idiosyncrasies though

Author : P.N. Ganjoo More

Staying fit while having fun

Who doesn?t want to have fun? And everyone wants to be fit. What if you could do both in one activity!

Author : Arman Koul More

I'm engaged...Now What?

In this article we are going to embark upon two very important issues; how to create an invitation to reflect the style of your wedding and how to budget for your upcoming wedding. Once you have determined the date of your wedding festivities, it is now time to let all of your friends and family members know about the BIG DAY!

Author : Neelam Wali More

T R A T A K O O T I

Showcasing Debates in email Forums Excerpts from comments/responses by members in community email forums. Posted as is.

Author : Editor More

Paintings by KP artists

Kashmir, in all its beauty and sad splendour

Author : Sunil Munshi More

Paintings by Young Artists

This section is devoted to young artists. Please submit us your paintings and we would like to publish these in this magazine.

Author : Editor More

Comments on Shehjar

There was once a hoarding on Nagin Lake bridge: "A thing of beauty is a joy forever". I will use the same expression for Shehjar and urge everyone to help make it a success. CONGRATULATIONS.

Author : Editor More

Game Dil vajudas chu Larjaan

Game Dil vajudas chu Larjaan (In Kashmiri)

Author : Poshkar Nath Raina More

Har' Satam

A Hindi Kavita "Har Satam"

Author : Jaya Sibu More

We exist for each other

N EACH LIFE WE ARE BLESSED WITH SOULS WE CARE ABOUT, EACH TIME, WE ARE GIVEN A CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW...

Author : Akshta Kalla More

Need of the Hour

The Crisis in my country, So wide it has spread,

Author : Anil Bhat More

Let us learn Kashmiri

Let us learn Kashmiri, Lesson No: Two, Come let us learn and love this language

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

Let us learn Hindi

Let us learn Hindi, Lesson No: 2, Hindi PaaTh samkhyaa: 2

Author : Chaman Lal Raina More

Hindi video Song - Abhi Na Jao Chodkar

"Abhi Na jao Chodkar ki Dil abhi Bhara Nahi" from Film: Hum Dono Singer: Mohd Rafi & Asha Bhosle, Music Director: Jaidev

Author : Editor More

Hindi video Song - Choti si yeh Jindagani

"Choti si yeh zindagani re chaar din ki zawani", from Film: Aah Singer: Mukesh, Music Director Shanker Jaikishan

Author : Editor More

Photo Quiz

We have extended the date of submission till 15th October 2007. We have provided 7 pictures on the Photo Quiz page. You may be one of the prize winners. Submit your response to: editor.shehjar@gmail.com

Author : Editor 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