By: B Revti Shyama Zutshi (1910-1953) and Zaira Wasim (born 23 October 2000) have something in common to share. While Shyama Zutshi was the first Kashmiri girl who joined Hindi films in 1934, Zaira Wasim is perhaps the last from the same cultural background/lineage. Both Shyama and Zaira have remained quite successful and sought after stars […]
By B Revti Death had stalked Swami Amarnath ji pilgrims in August 1996 as never before scores of people had perished due to the unseasonal snowfall and the torrential rains that had begun with the movement of pilgrims from Pahalgam, the base camp of Amarnath to the holy cave shrine. Bad weather had made it […]
Eminent Kashmiri Pandit historian and scholar, Prof ML Koul in his book “The Amarnath pilgrimage- History and Facts’’ categorically states that, “ it is a mere myth, a fib, lie and fabrication that the holy cave of Swami Amarnath Ji was discovered by a Kashmiri Muslim Malik family in 1845 A.D. In his book, released in Jammu […]
Swami Amarnath Yatra, which culminates every year on Raksha Bandhan, has remained the most revered and popular pilgrimage particularly during Dogra kings, who would accord utmost importance to the Yatra and ensure foolproof measures for its successful culmination under the Dharamarth Department, Srinagar. Some of the official files relating to Amarnath Yatra of 1942-43 […]
Much has been written, mentioned and discussed about the great battles fought on the Indian soil. But very few people, who are either born before Independence or who might have read about the Pakistani Tribesmen attack on Kashmir, know about the “Battle of Shalteng’’, which was fought in November 1947 soon after the signing of […]
Killing of Hangul (Stag) and Ibex— the rare and endangered species was once permitted in Kashmir! Sounds strange— but that is the harsh reality. Even hunting was considered a game and there existed “Department of Hunting’’ that had set certain rules and regulations for hunters visiting Kashmir. Thanks to the enactment of Jammu and Kashmir […]
By B.Revti Famous Persian and Urdu poet, Tribhavan Nath Zutshi, `Zar’, had his roots in Kashmir. Born in 1871 at Meerut, his intellectual capabilities had helped him in carving a niche for both himself and his son, Dr. Anand Mohan Zutshi “Gulzar”. Popularly known as Allama Pandit, Tribhuwan Nath Zutshi “Zar” Dehlivi was also known […]
By: B Revti Do you know Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew—– one of the most influential leaders in pre-independence India who is known for leading a protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre? Incidentally, Kitchlew, whose ancestors were from Kashmir, had an immense love for Kashmir. A legendary freedom fighter who is often hailed as a hero […]
By: B Revti Singer Mohammed Rafi, (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) needs no introduction. His melodious songs speak about him and his personality! But how many of you know that Rafi, nicknamed as Pheeku, was introduced and groomed to world of music by a Kashmiri Pandit? Yes,….that is indelible part of Rafi’s life and singing […]
By: teawithrev Since the onset of militancy in Kashmir in 1989, Kashmirs had forgotten to be part of the Independence Day celebrations. For them, August 15 used to be the ` Civil Curfew Day’, imposed by Pakistani agents at gun-point! During the past about three decades, Independence Day celebrations were usually marred by violence and […]
