Farooq Abdullah, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, and V.P. Singh during a political meeting in Late 80's
Farooq Abdullah shakes hands with V.P. Singh. Image Courtsey: Hindustan Times

Was Jagmohan Responsible for the Kashmiri Pandit Exodus

The question “Was Jagmohan Responsible for the Kashmiri Pandit Exodus is complex. This situation reflects a deeper political struggle in Kashmir. Two influential figures, Farooq Abdullah and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, are…

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The 1987 Rigged Election: Farooq Abdullah, Rajiv Gandhi, and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed at a political event in Jammu and Kashmir during the 1980s
Farooq Abdullah (left), Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi (centre), and Mufti Mohammad Sayeed (right) at a public event in Jammu and Kashmir during the 1980s, a politically charged era that shaped the region’s future. Image Courtesy: The Hindustan Times

The 1987 Rigged Election That Changed Kashmir Forever

The 1987 rigged elections in Jammu and Kashmir are often described as a watershed moment in Kashmir's history. This narrative, while popular, is incomplete. The Valley was already boiling with…

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Old Habba Kadal, Srinagar, 19 January 1990
A Symbol of Loss and Exodus for Kashmiri Pandits: 19 January 1990

Kashmir’s 1986 Anantnag Riots: The Untold Story of Communal Violence

1986 Anantnag Riots Kashmir's 1986 Anantnag Riots represent a deeply troubling and often ignored period in the recent history of Kashmir. These events, occurring several years before the widespread displacement…

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Abhinavagupta: The Crown Jewel of Kashmiri Spirituality Meditating in Himalayas
Abhinavagupta: Meditating in Himalayas in Kashmir

Abhinavagupta: The Crown Jewel of Kashmiri Spirituality

Early Life and Illustrious Lineage  Family Background and Birth  Abhinavagupta was born around 950–975 CE in the beautiful valley of Kashmir. He came from a noble and learned Brahmin family…

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