Catwalk in Dogra Dress leaves London spellbound
Sanjeev K. Sharma It is very tough for the women from Jammu region to accept that they in no way lag behind their counterparts in other parts of the world and the success story of…
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Queen Kota Rani Inspiration for Millennials
Dr Vinay Thusoo “History, if [it] used with care; can present us with alternatives, help us to form the questions we need to ask of the present and warn us about what might go wrong.”…
Making pashmina popular again
A Kashmiri youth makes pashmina weaving an international brand. Dilshad Noor reports from Srinagar Kashmir’s Pashmina carpet is famous all over the world. But the Kashmiri people have now left behind this centuries-old ancestral work.…
Yashpal Sharma Leader of masses
Dr Sushil Sharma Integrity, consistency, empathy, relentless determination, a binding moral compass and the ability to motivate common populace within the inviolate ethical and ideological framework of politics are the essential attributes of a true…
Birju’s passing away a big loss
Harihar Swarup A rare combination of virtuosity and expression, grace and control Birju Maharaj, who became synonymous with Kathak, passed away in Delhi at the age of 83. He suffered from kidney ailments and has…
Aseer Kishtwari : A man of myriad tastes
Sadaket Ali Malik Wali Mohmad Aseer Kishtwari is a renowned name in Kashmiri, Urdu literature and history of Jammu and Kashmir. An iconic figure was born to Kh. Ghulam Qadir Batt Berwari at village Berwar…
“I am happy to become a voice for Cancer patients”
Recently an award-winning short film titled Mujhe Farak Padta Hai became a voice of thousands of homemakers not specifically for those who suffered from cancer but also for those who fight for themselves and their…
Tribute to Martyr Manhas
Darshan Singh Manhas Jammu-Kashmir is the land of renowned Saints and Sufis. Dogras of Jammu have earned a highest reputation across the world for their unmatched valour and sacrifice. The history of Jammu-Kashmir witnessed great…
Tamil Actor with Kashmir Connection
Ashok Ogra Priyadarshini Rajkumar is a woman who dons many roles, literally. She’s an actor who has appeared in many Tamil films, is a trained Bharat Natyam dancer, a model and actively engaged in social…
“Many torchbearers carrying art forms forward”
Classical dance is not for everyone given the years of rigorous ‘riyaz’ and dedication it needs but Kathak maestro Birju Maharaj is not despondent and says many young people are carrying traditions forward, notwithstanding the…