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The Forgotten Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits
  • A kashimri woman sitting outside her tent representing the Kashmiri Pandit Exodus
    Kashmiri Pandit Exodus Blog: Stories, History, and Truth

    The Untold Story of Kashmiri Pandits

    ByRohit Tikoo 30 March 202431 March 2024

    Main Kashmir Pandit Hoon, Apne Hi Desh Mein Dandit Hoon (I am a Kashmiri Pandit, Tortured in My Own Country).  For over three decades, this has been my reality. The exodus, meant to be temporary, stole my home, my land, and my very identity. We, the Kashmiri Pandits, were driven from our ancestral lands by…

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  • Portrait of Sarla Bhat, a young nurse from Anantnag, Kashmir, who dedicated her life to serving others."
    Kashmiri Pandit Exodus Blog: Stories, History, and Truth

    Who was Sarla Bhat of Kashmir

    ByRohit Tikoo 17 March 202417 March 2024

    Sarla Bhat, a young woman from Anantnag in Kashmir, embodied the spirit of service. Born into a Kashmiri Pandit family, she chose nursing as her path, driven by a deep empathy and a desire to heal. Her dedication was evident in her daily routine at the prestigious Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences in Srinagar. Her patients found…

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  • Films

    Answer to Indian Film Quiz # 1

    ByRohit Tikoo 10 March 202416 August 2025

    Here are the correct answers to yesterday’s  Indian Film quiz#1 Question 1: The Enigmatic Detective In this classic Indian film, the protagonist is an enigmatic detective with a penchant for deductive reasoning who unravels the mystery behind a baffling murder in a remote hill station. The film was shot in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Can you name…

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  • The Image reflects the approval of abrogation of article 370
    Kashmiri Pandit Exodus Blog: Stories, History, and Truth

    Deconstructing Article 370: History and revocation

    ByRohit Tikoo 3 February 202410 February 2024

    Introduction: The inclusion of Article 370 in the Indian Constitution stands as a landmark moment in the nation’s history, shaping the relationship between the Indian Union and the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This article explores the critical provisions of Article 370, its historical origins, the architects behind its drafting, and the subsequent contentious revocation…

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  • A photo of the ruins of the Martand temple, showcasing the destruction faced by the Kashmiri Pandits during Shah Mir Dynasty
    Kashmiri Pandit Exodus Blog: Stories, History, and Truth

    Kashmiri Pandits: A Paradise Lost in 1990

    ByRohit Tikoo 26 January 202410 February 2024

    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…

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  • Lal Ded Meditation
    Kashmiri Pandit Exodus Blog: Stories, History, and Truth

    Lal Ded: The Mystic Poetess of Kashmir

    ByRohit Tikoo 14 January 202410 February 2024

    Imagine a celestial tapestry, shimmering with threads of divine essence. Among them, one radiant strand stands out – Lal Ded, a mystic poetess whose very being defied earthly constraints. Like a luminous moonbeam piercing the velvet night, she transcended the mundane, embodying unwavering devotion and weaving verses that echoed with celestial fire. AMI PANA SUDDRAS…

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  • A portrait of Habba Khatoon, the 16th-century Kashmiri poet and musician, known for her rebellious spirit and significant contributions to art and literature.
    Kashmiri Pandit Exodus Blog: Stories, History, and Truth

    Habba Khatoon: Pioneering Women’s Empowerment through Poetry in 16th-century Kashmir

    ByRohit Tikoo 13 November 202310 February 2024

    Habba Khatoon, also known as Zoon, was a 16th-century Kashmiri poet and ascetic whose life and work continue to resonate with people today. Known as the “Nightingale of Kashmir”, she was an extraordinary figure who defied societal norms and used her poetry to express her emotions, challenge injustice, and celebrate the beauty of her homeland….

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  • Kashmiri Pandit Exodus Blog: Stories, History, and Truth

    The story of Girija Tikoo

    ByRohit Tikoo 23 September 202310 February 2024

    I am deeply saddened and betrayed by the unpredictable nature of life, where such horrific acts can be perpetrated against other human beings. The story of Girija Tikoo is a painful reminder of the worst crimes that humans can commit. Kashmiri Pandits were targetted heavily in 1990 I cannot bear to think of such a…

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  • Sangrampura Massacre 1997
    Kashmiri Pandit Exodus Blog: Stories, History, and Truth

    Sangrampora Massacre of Kashmiri Pandits-1997

    ByRohit Tikoo 8 September 202310 February 2024

    The Sangrampora massacre of 1997 stands as a haunting testament to the violent turmoil that has plagued the region of Kashmir for decades. This tragic event, which unfolded in the village of Sangrampora, Badgam, left an indelible mark on the collective memory of the Kashmiri pandits. 8 people were killed by radical terrorists. By then…

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  • Nadimarg Massacre 2003
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    Nadimarg Massacre 2003: The Forgotten Tragedy

    ByRohit Tikoo 27 August 202310 February 2024

    Nadimarg Massacre: A dark day of terror The Nadimarg massacre was a horrific act of terrorism that occurred on March 23, 2003, in the village of Nadimarg in Jammu and Kashmir, near Zainapura, Twenty-four Kashmiri Pandits, including 11 men, 11 women, and 2 children, were brutally murdered by Pakistani terrorists. The terrorists disguised themselves as…

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  • Wandhama Massacre 1998 happening after 19 January 1990
    Kashmiri Pandit Exodus Blog: Stories, History, and Truth

    Wandhama Massacre of Kashmiri Pandits 1998

    ByRohit Tikoo 19 August 202310 February 2024

    The Wandhama massacre of Kashmiri Pandits was a horrific terrorist attack that took place on January 25, 1998, in the village of Wandhama in Kashmir.  A group of terrorists entered the village  Wandhama early in the morning and opened fire on the residents who were sleeping in their homes. A total of 23 Kashmiri Pandits,…

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  • The Kashmir Files: Nadimarg Massacre
    Kashmiri Pandit Exodus Blog: Stories, History, and Truth

    The Kashmir Files: A tale of Truth and Tragedy

    ByRohit Tikoo 13 August 202310 February 2024

    The Kashmir Files is a compelling cinematic masterpiece. It is a powerful and moving film that tells the story of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus in a way that is both heartbreaking and eye-opening. The film does an excellent job of portraying the violence and terror that the Kashmiri Pandit community faced. Unlike other movies, it…

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