Culture
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2.5KStep out of the hostel in proper dress, says AMU; no shorts, no slippers
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has issued a ‘basic traditions’ advisory, asking residents of the university hostels at the Sir Shah Sulaiman Hall to...
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7.1KNoted visionary poet, Syed Akbar Jaipuri to be remembered today
The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art Culture and Languages (JKAACL) in collaboration with Akbar Jaipuri Memorial Committee, will hold a commemoratory function in...
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3.0KNDA cadets to have Kashmiri, Pashto and Dari language as part of their curriculum
The National Defence Academy Pune has, in its curriculum, included Kashmiri, Pashto and Dari languages from this academic year, facilitating young officers during their posting...
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6.3KKeeping community spirit alive, third annual Kashmiri gathering hosted in Los Angeles
Los Angeles: To keep the Kashmiri community spirit alive in second and third generation Kashmiri Americans, an event was hosted by the Kashmiri...
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1.5KMehbooba stresses on cultural integration of regions by promoting, protecting local cultures
Asks for reviving theatre activities, directs constitution of committee to set up regional culture centres Srinagar: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday...
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22.8KTime for ‘Shajkaan’: The springtime wild mushrooms under axe and jackboot
With advent of spring every year, women vendors from Uri and other far-flung areas walk down to Baramulla town with a basket...
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11.0KBashir Kotur’s comedy of errors
His cable TV appearance in early 2000 made him one of the funniest men of Kashmir whose grass-root wisecrack created a laugh...
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2.5KHeritage value of Srinagar needs to be preserved, says Tourism Minister
Reviews progress on development projects, heritage city Srinagar: While speaking at a meeting to review the progress on urban tourism infrastructure projects taken...
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5.3KGovernment constitutes State Council for Promotion of Urdu Language
Jammu: In an initiative towards promotion of J&K’s official language, the Government today constituted the first ever State Council for Promotion of...
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2.7KTo the Sound of Kettledrums: The Prophet’s birthday, on December 30, in Jakarta
The night is dark in Bekasi, 14 miles east of Jakarta. Last daily worship of Muslims, the Isha prayer, has just finished....
