Javed Nalka: Sarla Bhat Terror Case Reopened After 35 Years

19 January 1990: A Dark Night That Changed Lives On 19 January 1990, everything changed for the Kashmiri Pandit community. That night, loudspeakers in mosques warned us to leave, convert, or face death. Families packed their belongings in fear and left their homes, unsure if they would ever return. The event of 19 January 1990…

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 Kashmir Valley and had to live in temporary shelters in Jammu and other areas of India. Despite the passing time, the hardships endure, and young…

Kashmiri Pandits. The name itself paints a picture – a people with a history stretching back thousands of years, deeply connected to the land of Kashmir. Kashmiri Pandits have known victories and losses, their rich culture blooming like the valley’s roses and weathering tough times like the mountain peaks. Imagine families living in the same…

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 known for its deep spiritual roots and scholarly traditions. His ancestral lineage traces back to Attrigupta, a revered scholar originally from the holy region of…

I was in my first year of college when the Genocide of Kashmiri Pandits happened, causing internal displacement of Kashmiri Pandits. We didn’t know it would be forever. I still remember the whispers in the dark, the hurried packing, and the fear that hollowed out our home. We didn’t move by choice. We were forced…