On September 14, 1989, a day forever engraved in the collective memory of Kashmiri Hindus, the life of Pt. Tikalal Taploo, a prominent leader and advocate, was brutally taken by Pakistan-sponsored Muslim terrorists. This moment in history marked the beginning of an era of terrorism in Kashmir, with the tragic murder of Taploo serving as a harrowing signal for the […]
I remember the days before everything changed in the Valley, when our neighbors told us about the attacks and the recent campaigns by militants in the city. The whispers of fear hadn’t yet darkened our homes. But that all started to unravel the day Tikalal Taploo was killed. His name, Tikalal Taploo, rings heavy in the hearts of Kashmiri Pandits […]
For decades, the lives of Kashmiri women have been framed within rigid societal norms, heavily dictated by patriarchal values and restrictive laws. Today, a new chapter is being written—a chapter of freedom, choice, and courage. Following the abrogation of Article 370 and the removal of Article 35A, Kashmiri women are stepping out of the shadows, challenging deeply entrenched customs, and […]
As the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir completes five years of abrogation of article 370, it seems increasingly likely that the long-awaited Assembly elections will take place before the Supreme Court’s September 30, 2024 deadline. This crucial development follows recent reports that the Election Commission of India (ECI), led by Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, accompanied by Election Commissioners […]
The return of cinema to Kashmir, a region long deprived of movies and entertainment, should have been a moment of joy and celebration. Instead, it has been marred by a scandalous wave of misogyny that has taken social media by storm. The screening of “Laila Majnu,” a film shot in the breathtaking landscapes of Kashmir, was screened 6 years after […]
In a poignant display of unity and compassion, Shia Muslims gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor and remember the victims of the recent violence in Parachinar, Pakistan. The vigil, held at Imam Bargah Zadibal, was organized by the All Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association and led by Molvi Syed Adeel. The event drew participants from various regions, all united […]
In a deeply troubling incident, several abandoned homes of Kashmiri Pandits in Mattan, Anantnag, were set ablaze in the early hours of Sunday. This act of arson has left the community in shock and has raised urgent questions about the safety and preservation of heritage properties left behind by Kashmiri pandits in the valley. View this post on Instagram A […]
The heart of India’s capital, Jantar Mantar, witnessed a poignant and powerful demonstration today as the Kashmiri Pandit community gathered to demand justice and rehabilitation. The protest, organized by the J&K Internally Displaced Welfare Society, drew hundreds of families who have long felt neglected and marginalized by successive governments. The plight of the Kashmiri Pandits dates back to the late […]
On the eve of Jagmohan taking over as the governor of the state second time, Dr Farooq Abdullah resigned from the office of CM on January 18, 1990. His resignation added fuel to the fire. The national conference workers took it as a signal to support the insurgency and terrorism to show the centre down which in fact, Dr Farooq […]
As a retort to grievances raised by Kashmiri Hindus about their suffering in Kashmir and the exodus, Muslims most commonly relent to their assertion of failure of civil and state administration in implementing corrective measures to curb mass displacement of Hindus. The age-old allegation of the Jagmohan conspiracy springs up that accentuates the role of Governor Jagmohan as a catalyst in the […]