11 books to understand the Jammu Kashmir conflict
Unlike conflicts in Palestine and Northern Ireland, not much has been written about Kashmir. But a body of work, penned mostly by ‘outsiders’, has emerged in the past 67 years.
Month: March 2019
Neelum Valley: A glance of heaven
The geographical features enhance the natural beauty of the Valley. Its elevation, a mere 2,000 feet at the start, gradually rises till it attains a respectable height of 8,000 feet. On both sides there are high mountains and peaks. Nearly all the forest wealth of Azad Kashmir is to be found in this part of the State.
Sharda Peeth will be opened for pilgrimage
About 5,000 years old Sharada Peeth temple is a highly respectful place of worship for Hindus around the world.
Man shot at by gunmen in Tral, critically injured
Masked gunmen fired upon Naseer Ahmad Ganie, son of late Bashir Ahmad Ganie, outside his home at Nowpora Amlar in Tral, reported news agency GNS.
The Guardian of Nature’s Offspring: A Tale of Trees and Generations
Stepping out of the car, I closed the door behind me, immediately feeling the chill in the air. The cold wind gently kissed my cheeks, sending shivers down my spine. Surrounding us were woods, a blend of small, young, and ancient trees.
6 Best Place to visit in Neelum Valley
Neelum valley is one of the most beautiful valleys of Pakistan Administrated Jammu Kashmir, and it hosts several brooks, freshwater streams, forests, lush green mountains, and a river.
History of Sharda Temple
Since olden times, the village Shardi was renowned for the following two things: temple of Goddess Sharda, and Sharda Peetham (Centre for Advanced studies)
Anum Zakria’s: Between the great Divide
So we hear the voices that get drowned out in the conventional narrative: the long ago abducted Hindu and Sikh women who ‘under the garb of their Muslim names