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Roots and heritage abroad: Carrying Kasheer across borders to keep identity alive

In an increasingly interconnected world, migration has become a part of many people’s lives. Whether for education, employment, or better opportunities, moving...

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From Hunder to Kunair: Vanishing old-Kashmiri words preserved in Sheikh ul Alam’s verses

Among the great voices of Kashmiri spiritual literature, Sheikh Nooruddin Noorani, revered as Sheikh ul Alam, the patron saint of Kashmir, stands...

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Set up language university, save Urdu from becoming mere dialect: J&K Urdu Council

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Urdu Council on Tuesday organised an Eid Milan programme, with speakers emphasising the need for a mass...

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Parra seeks wider use of Kashmiri language, Govt cites ongoing implementation

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has said that the Kashmiri language is already being taught as a subject in schools and...

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Over 80% of Kashmiri lecturer posts vacant in schools, Govt tells assembly

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government has informed the Assembly that over 80 percent of lecturer positions approved for teaching Kashmiri in schools...

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‘They speak in Dogri, why can’t I?’: NC MLA asked to speak in Urdu instead of Kashmiri in assembly

Srinagar: A brief exchange in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday highlighted concerns over language use in the House, as Speaker Abdul Rahim...

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75-Year-old Shopian resident completes Kashmiri translation of Quran after 42 years

Shopian: A 75-year-old man from Shopian has successfully completed a Kashmiri translation of the holy Quran after 42 years of relentless work....

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Kashmiri among new 20 languages supported by Microsoft Translator

Srinagar: Microsoft Translator has expanded its language support, adding support for 4 new languages, supporting a total of 20 languages, including Kashmiri,...