August 2009, Issue#24

The World is a Stage
Author : Arun Koul
The World is a Stage

We at Shehjar want to use those words in another context from how they were used in the play. Our observation is that the displaced and dispersed Kashmiri Hindus are presently ...

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Priya Raina
Author : Arun Koul
Priya Raina

Indian audiences the world over were recently witness to a special event, a Kashmiri girl from small city Jammu winning raves for her performance on the India’s Got Talent show. ...

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Unchained Melody: IndianOcean
Author : Bhumika Raina
Unchained Melody: IndianOcean

“Indian Ocean” rose to eminence with their notable song “Kandisa”, an Aramaic prayer from their third album “Kandisa”, released on March 2000, which transformed them into India’s ...

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Kashmiri Comedy Skit Ammaji Part1
Author : Deepak Ganju
 Kashmiri Comedy Skit Ammaji Part1

Comedy Skit in Kashmiri performed at KP National Camp, Lake Tahoe, CA (July4th, 2009)

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A place to die
Author : Dr. K L Chowdhury
A place to die

Cancer is a horrific disease; terminal cancer is death waiting in the shadows. Waiting, yet in no hurry to pounce on its victim and gobble it up. It goes about its work leisurely

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Lalleshuri ---- On the significance of her Guru
Author : Jawahar Lal Bhat
Lalleshuri ---- On the significance of her Guru

Lalleshuri was a blessed soul that had taken the human form in the mid-fourteenth century Kashmir with a mission ---- to serve as a guide in the divine path for numerous misled ...

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News in Pictures
Author : Raman Raina
News in Pictures

Exclusive news in pictures are for the month of June, 2009 by Shehjars Photo Journalist.

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Horoscopes August 2009
Author : Acharya Surinder Gautama
Horoscopes August 2009

Read what the month of August has in store for you!

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Raja Chandra
Author : P.N. Ganjoo
Raja Chandra

The story of Raja Chandra may sound bizarre and gruesome among folklore but it is steeped in deep moral and ethical overtones. That is why Bhattas love the lore of Raja Chandra ...

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Murti Sthapna of Swami Ramji Maharaj
Author : Ashwani Wanganeo
Murti Sthapna of Swami Ramji Maharaj

The great Gurus live for the establishment of the spiritual ethos, religious determination and higher social norms, so lived the great Swami of the Trika instituition, in the ...

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Geet Gaya Shabdo Ne
Author : Jaya Sibu
Geet Gaya Shabdo Ne

A very inspiring Hindi Kavita on forced migration of Kashmiri Hindus

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Kahan Jau mein
Author : Shiben Krishen Raina
Kahan Jau mein

Poem by Bashir Athar. Translated from Kashmiri by Dr S. K. Raina

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Only Panun Kashmir
Author : Shiban Raina-
Only Panun Kashmir

Ignore not the insults heaped on you by Mulla and Pir Our salvation en mass now is only Panun Kashmir

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Adventures of Xio Xiu
Author : B. L. Dhar
Adventures of  Xio Xiu

This is the story of Xio Xiu (read Zou Zoo), a young boy of 14 years who lived with his parents and a little brother Lin, five years his junior, in a hamlet of about 80 odd ...

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FEAR
Author : Arman Koul
FEAR

When I was a baby just about one I was afraid of the bright sun When I looked up, up in the sky All the times I looked, it hurt my eyes

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M for Michael, M for Music
Author : Shyan Koul
M for Michael, M for Music

We all know that music has beats and rhythms but the question is what is music? Music is joy to people; it is their desire and their passion. It is even some people’s life.

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Mata Durga, the Evil destroyer
Author : KanyaLal Raina
Mata Durga, the Evil destroyer

Dharmic Short Stories Part-8 Durga’s form reinforces that it is mandatory for every human being to strive hard to destroy the evil within us. It is by Her grace and immense ...

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YAIKS stages protest
Author : Raman Raina
YAIKS stages  protest

YAIKS stages half-naked protest seeking employment for Pandit Youth

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Video Overview - Lake Tahoe Camp
Author : Deepak Ganju
Video Overview - Lake Tahoe Camp

Video presents an overview of camp activities and includes short clippings from various activities. Don't miss the ending with the fitting finale- FIREWORKS!

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KPDF appeals NC High Command to induct Bakaya
Author : Raman Raina
KPDF appeals NC High Command to induct Bakaya

So this minority community makes a humble appeal to National conference high command to fulfill its commitment by inducting Mr. Bakaya in Cabinet,

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KP displaced youth flay administration
Author : Raman Raina
KP displaced youth flay administration

KP Youth cautioned Government to keep their promise and expedite the action for implementation of long awaited package.

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Dangerous cocktail of militant Jihad in Valley
Author : Raman Raina
Dangerous cocktail of militant Jihad  in Valley

Dangerous cocktail of militant Jihad, Intfiada emerges in Valley

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