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A.N. Kaul ‘Sahib’: A great symbol of ‘paannyaar’
Feel deeply saddened to learn about passing away of Sh. A.N. Kaul ‘Sahib’ on 18 July 2017 in NCR Delhi. An extremely affable and down to earth gentle man, Kaul Sb. was blessed with a good ear too. Always open to new ideas and positive suggestions, even from youngsters, is something that set Kaul Sb. … Read more
Kashmiri Pandit surnames
Kashmiri Pandit Surnames likes Bhat, Koul & Raina are pretty common. You must have definitely met a Kashmiri pandit with at least 1 of these surnames. Kashmiri Brahmin Pandits refers to a group of people, belonging to a division of Hindu Brahmins, who have their origin from Kashmir. Hindu Brahmins are said to hail from … Read more
FRUITS IN KASHMIR
Did you know that Jammu & Kashmir is also known as the fruit paradise? Most people know about a few popular fruits in Kashmir like Apples & pear. Here we talk about all the fruits. Famous fruits in Kashmir Apple Cherry Strawberry Pears Peach Mulberry Musk-Melon Famous dry fruits in Kashmir Almonds Walnuts Cashews Hazelnuts … Read more
AT THE CREMATORIUM
At the crematorium, as usual, pyres are lit to cremate the dead. But,today, the count is more, five on the left,and on the right,four. Side by side; some lit earlier, some lit now. Strangers, as they were in life, closer they came in death! Feelings exchange in whispers, of the accompanying nears and dears. Eagles, … Read more
PASSAGE TO SHARADA GAINING MOMENTUM
Development of Kartarpur corridor in Punjab in Pakistan, in deference to Sikh community’s long pending religious demand, is apparently a welcome news from that country. In fact, any step that helps bind communities, neighbors and Nations together in an eternal embrace of love, friendship and mutual respect should be a matter of great joy for … Read more
SHREEMANT DAGDUSHETH HALWAI GANAPATI TEMPLE
Following the forced exile in 1989/’90 from their place of origin, Kashmiri Pandits have taken shelter in various cities within the country and even some abroad as well depending upon individual circumstances thrust upon them by the havoc of times. The dispersal is resulting in gradual dilution of their way of life; their very identity … Read more