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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mufti mohammad sayeed , Faroog Abdullah, and VP Singh during Kashmiri Pandit Exodus
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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