Baisaran Valley, near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 innocents were killed by Pakistan terrorists
Baisaran Valley, near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir: Courtsey Wikipedia

Tourism in Kashmir: Between Optics of Reopening and Ground Realities of Security

Tourism in Kashmir took the spotlight on September 29, 2025, when the administration announced the reopening of 12 destinations shut since the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The list included…

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Supreme Court building in New Delhi with a focus on the dismissal of Kashmiri Pandit petition.
The Supreme Court of India, where the petition of Kashmiri Pandits was dismissed. (Image courtesy: Wikipedia)

Supreme Court Dismissed Kashmiri Pandit Petition 2025

On September 23, 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed Kashmiri Pandit petition for age relaxation in government jobs. For us, displaced Kashmiri Pandits, this verdict is not just a ruling. It serves as…

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Raj Begum in her real life (black-and-white) and reel life portrayal (color), symbolizing the Melody Queen of Kashmir.
A rare comparison of Raj Begum’s real persona with her reel-life representation, reflecting her timeless legacy as the Melody Queen of Kashmir.

Songs of Paradise and Raj Begum, the Melody Queen of Kashmir

In late August 2025, a film quietly arrived on Amazon Prime Video. Titled Songs of Paradise, it told the story of a Kashmiri woman who longed to sing in a…

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Kashmiri Pandits in Refugee Camps: police and officials interact, with scenes of unrest and investigation visible.
Scenes from refugee camps in Jammu

Kashmiri Pandits in Refugee Camps: 35 Years of Struggle

The story of Kashmiri Pandits in refugee camps is one we must collectively remember and share. Following the 1990 forced departure, many people were driven from their homes in the…

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