Culture
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1.6KThe ‘kond’ in our Koshur baghban
Kond=Narcissist. For many Kashmiri parents of millennials, the 2003 Hindi film Baghban, directed by B. R. Chopra, became a moral weapon. Its...
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2.3KAlgorithm of distraction: Kashmir Instagram and the death of thought
I woke up early in the morning to activate my Instagram for the weekend. I had deactivated it only yesterday. Partly in...
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1.7KThe quiet trespass: When curiosity crosses the line
People have always watched one another. We look, we listen, we guess. Sometimes we lean closer than we should. We tell ourselves...
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1.3KWhat happens when the screen becomes a child’s world
You can see it in any home these days. A child sitting with a phone. The room is quiet except for the...
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2.3KHow a Kashmiri tale of love became a Soviet anthem of unity
Rashidov Sharof was a prominent Uzbek politician, diplomat, and public intellectual. He was the first secretary of the Communist Party of Soviet...
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1.9KHow Kashmiri oral tradition finds an emancipator in Hatim Tilwoeyn
At the core of Kashmir’s heritage is its oral tradition, a time-honoured practice in which stories, tales, and ballads were handed down...
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2.4KFrom ‘Phiran Kurti’ to ‘Wajjwan Thali’: Fetish and exploitation of Kashmir’s culture
You might have heard someone say, “why do you get offended if I wear a firan-kurti like a dress, in my own...
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1.4KKashmiris in Bengaluru: ‘Lokchaar’ event brings culture and creativity to life
Bengaluru: Kashmiri families in Bengaluru gathered last week for “Lokchaar – The Kashmiri Childhood,” an event organised by The Quillers’ Club in...
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1.8KShort film by Kashmiri film-maker Rayit Hashmat captures Kashmir beyond scenic landscapes
Mumbai: Orphanage of Memories, a short film by Kashmiri film-maker Rayit Hashmat Qazi, offers a portrayal of grief and resilience amidst the...
