, Issue#1,August 2007

A word about Shehjar
Author : Deepak Ganju
 A word about Shehjar

The continuing KP diaspora has forced our culture through a fine mesh of time and space, making it thinner and thinner. We want to reinforce this diminishing process with counter ...

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Shaivacharya Swami Ram
Author : Gopinath Raina
 Shaivacharya Swami Ram

Shaivacharya Swami Ram So intense was his Sadhana, he never moved out of his place for 20 long years In the present troubled times when the people of the Valley, Kashmiri Pandits ...

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A History of The Kashmiri Pandits Race
Author : Satish Ganjoo
A History of The Kashmiri Pandits Race

After independence and accession of Jammu & Kashmir state to India, Kashmiri Pandits were pushed back to the uncultured Afghan era. They were given the sugarcoated dozes of ...

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The Politics of 123
Author : Vijay K. Sazawal
The Politics of 123

No recent situation has led to a deeper chasm among Indian-Americans than the recently concluded bilateral agreement on the U.S.-India nuclear deal initialed by the two countries ...

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Erased From Memory : Kashmir's Forgotten
Author : Aditi Bhaduri
 Erased From Memory : Kashmir's Forgotten

Yet, in the face of such apathy, from both government and civil society, these forgotten Kashmiris have managed to keep their dignity of spirit intact, something that both amazes ...

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Vegas is for kids too.....
Author : Arman Koul
 Vegas is for kids too.....

Lots of people think that Las Vegas is just for adults. When I first found out that I was going to spend a vacation in Vegas, I thought that it would be boring because I had never

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Robin Raina
Author : Editor
Robin Raina

Robin Raina, a successful businessman and voted amongst the top 100 Most Powerful people in Insurance in North America is passionate about his foundation and community work.

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Neelam Wali
Author : Editor
Neelam Wali

Congratulations to Neelam Wali from Billerica, Massachusetts, USA for getting sworn in as a commissioner on the Asian American Commission, a newly constituted body dedicated to ...

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DEJI HOR- A SYMBOL OF SUHAGIN
Author : Chaman Lal Raina
DEJI HOR- A SYMBOL OF SUHAGIN

DEJI HOR- A SYMBOL OF SUHAGIN Dedicated to the Motherhood of Kashmiri Pandit women Dejihor is a golden Abhushan/ornament designed as the symbol of being a Suhagin/ Saubhagyawati. ...

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Photo Quiz
Author : Deepak Ganju
Photo Quiz

Let us see how much do we know about our Kashmir? Please select correct response from the choices provided and submit your response to editor.shehjar@gmail.com with your name, ...

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Unknown great scientists of India
Author : Awtar Krishan Ganju
Unknown great scientists of India

"You've probably never heard of Dr. Yellapragada SubbaRao," wrote Doron K. Antrim. "Yet because he lived you may live longer. Dr. Subbarao did not sell his scientific ...

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Kashmiri Recipe 'Roth' with Punn story
Author : Chandramukhi Ganju
 Kashmiri Recipe 'Roth'  with Punn story

Roth has cultural and religious significance for Kashmiri Hindus and is usually prepared at the time of the Kashmiri festival, 'Pun' in the month of September. Roth is prepared ...

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Kashmiri Comedy Skit
Author : Florida Kashmiri Group
 Kashmiri Comedy Skit

Kashmiri Comedy Skit "Machine Chalte-Chalte" Actors: Deepak Ganju, Vandana Kaul & Kabir Kaul Directed by: ChandraMukhi Ganju

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A DREAM AND MANY HOPES
Author : Arun Koul
A DREAM AND MANY HOPES

In a movie, things keep getting worse, till it comes the ending, the grand finale. In onexs final thought, the ending makes a movie "feel good" or a tragedy. I am an optimist and ...

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How to get involved in community activities!
Author : Anupam Wali
How to get involved in community activities!

Many of us have asked ourselves how we can get involved in community activities and be useful citizens. With all the definitions of community that we have to consider, it is ...

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In Memorium
Author : Deepak Ganju
In Memorium

This section is devoted to remember those who have left us. An excellent way to pay homage to those who leave us in sorrow is to keep their memories alive for ever. This section ...

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Roots
Author : Maharaj Kaul
Roots

Touching the ground on which I put the first shaky footsteps, Seeing the majestic contours of the undulating skyline, Which my eyes had never tired to range, Back in Kashmir, I ...

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Kashmiri song
Author : Neerja Pandit
Kashmiri song

Neerja Pandit in Soofiana Mood Kashmiri classical song by Neerja Pandit

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Dharti
Author : Ashma Kaul
Dharti

A Hindi Kavita titled "Dharti" from "Anubhuti ke swar" a Hindi Kavita book released by Ashma Kaul

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The Green Pashmina Shawl
Author : Arti Kaul
The Green Pashmina Shawl

In the sweet memory of my mother "The Green Pashmina Shawl" It is bright, and soft, and warm The Green Pashmina Shawl that my mother wears. The one that is torn, and worn,.....

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The Ugly Kashmiri (Cameos in exile)
Author : Arvind Gigoo
The Ugly Kashmiri (Cameos in exile)

A great deal of courage and honesty is required to provoke an entire community into confronting and, possibly, exorcizing the past. Per the author, the source of his cynicism is ...

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My Kashmir- Past & Present
Author : Phool Chandra
My Kashmir- Past & Present

This book has been very well received in India and abroad and is available at various Kashmiri associations. It's a must read for every Kashmiri young and old and would serve an ...

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Socio-Cultural and Religious Traditions of Kashmiri Pandits
Author : Piyaray Raina
Socio-Cultural and Religious Traditions of Kashmiri Pandits

This work is a first of its kind, an endeavor to crystallize the essence of the hoary traditions that make the Kashmiri Pandits what they are, and put it between the soothing blue

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Rudra Abhishekam
Author : Alexander David Conroy
Rudra Abhishekam

Overall the experience was wonderful. I had never been to a Puja of this intensity. It was very intricate and well performed. I was offered and received prasadam even though they ...

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