March 2011, Issue#42

THE SHIVRATRI SPIRIT
Author : K L Chowdhury
THE SHIVRATRI SPIRIT

A lot of ritual goes into the festival. A symbolic marriage is observed between Shiva and Parvati, in every house - pitchers, pots and pans symbolizing the lord, the goddess, and ...

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Damru of Shiva
Author : Dr Chaman Lal Raina
Damru of Shiva

DAMRU beats are of the highest significance. Creating the vibrations,originating from the source OM, is the essence of all the Sanatana Dharma Shastras.

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Herath: Shivaratri: The Kashmiri Festival
Author : Omanand Koul
Herath: Shivaratri: The Kashmiri Festival

Herath for Kashmiri Pundits is an all encompassing major festival celebrating the individual, the family, and the Source of all, and to begin a dialogue within.

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On Dangerous Spats
Author : P.N. Ganjoo
On Dangerous Spats

The Indian Army which is considered to be one of the best disciplined and apolitical armies in the world has all along performed a complementary role to other organs of state, ...

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Birth of National Conference in Kashmir
Author : Dr. Satish Ganjoo
Birth of National Conference in Kashmir

Muslim Conference was formed in 1932. A convention of this party was held on October 14-16, 1932, at Pather Masjid under the chairmanship of Shaikh Mohammad Abdullah. The ...

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Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-17
Author : Chander M. Bhat
Forgotten Temples of Kashmir Part-17

Narastan Mandir, now in ruins, lies in the North-East of Avantipora, 16 km from Tral town towards famous Aripal. The place of Narastan is famous for its ancient temple dedicated ...

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It's a Blessing!
Author : Arti Nehru
It's a Blessing!

In Loving Memory of Vivek Shauq an actor, comedian, writer and poet.

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India Shining has her Labour Whining
Author : Kartikeya Tanna
India Shining has her Labour Whining

The natural process of evolution of the country’s democracy will have its ripple effect on the private sector. Employees will be treated with dignity eventually. Bharat is one of ...

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Horoscopes March 2011
Author : Acharya Surinder Gautama
Horoscopes March 2011

Read what this month has in store for you from our world famous Astrologer.

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Schools-are they too competitive?
Author : Dr Smita Pandey Bhat
Schools-are they too competitive?

There was another student whose parents came to seek advice for the similar reasons. His teacher also labeled his as ADHD but actually he was a normal, active child with average ...

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Saffon Patriotism
Author : Prof. V. Rangarajan
Saffon Patriotism

After the Independence, the westernized political leaders of the country who came into power started a process of systematically destroying all the ethos of Hindu Nationalism from

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Effects of ultimate Revolution in Egypt
Author : Prof. Bhim Singh
Effects of ultimate Revolution in Egypt

The entire world shall be waiting for the advent of democracy and liberation from the army rule in Egypt. Only the time shall tell. Effects of this Ultimate Revolution which has ...

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New Zealand Photo Gallery
Author : Deepak Ganju
New Zealand Photo Gallery

One of the most beautiful country in the world, the landscape in this island nation is simply inspiring with lush green fields, snow peaked mountains, lakes, rivers, streams and ...

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Achilles
Author : Arman Koul
Achilles

Another myth and probably the better known one is about the Achilles heel. When Achilles was a baby, his mother Thetis dipped him in the River of Styx. This made him invincible. ...

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Guruji National Award-2011
Author : Virender Raina
Guruji National Award-2011

Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo, President, Panun Kashmir was conferred the “Shri Guruji National Award-2011” by the Jan Kalyan Samiti, Mahrashtra, in a glittering programme of Annual ...

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Samoohik Shivratri Mahotsava
Author : Sanjay Wali
Samoohik Shivratri Mahotsava

It is one of the eagerly sought after events of the community in NCR and has helped in reinforcing cultural importance and bonding in the society.

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Kashmiri Hindus meet Smt. Sonia Gandhi
Author : Sanjay Wali
Kashmiri Hindus meet Smt. Sonia Gandhi

A memorandum was submitted to the Chairperson NAC wherein it was explicitly expressed that the recent enhancement of remuneration was a welcome gesture but a lot more required ...

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KP National Camp at Yosemite
Author : Editor
KP National Camp at Yosemite

With "Connect to Kashmir" as the event theme, the organizers of the cultural meet has requested the community to help them make the event a grand success by their noble presence ...

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Gilas' Kulnee Tal
Author : Kailash Mehra Sadhu
Gilas' Kulnee Tal

Kailash Mehra Sadhu, Live in Miami Kashmiri video song Partho Gilas' Kulnee Tal,

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Kashmiri Recipe Dranna
Author : Chandramukhi Ganju
Kashmiri Recipe Dranna

Left over tschochi vor from prashad is used for making dranna. Usually drannas are made on the day of Teela Aattuam/first Ashatmai after Shivaratri. Traditionally tschochi vor is ...

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