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 […]
The Saint of All Times By: B.Revti The Book “Bhagawan Gopi Nath Ji of Kashmir—The Saint of All Times’’ (Vol II) is a wonderful book worth reading. Written by Prof Kashi Nath Dhar, the then Director Shri Parmananda Research Institute, Srinagar in April 1981, the Book is based on 175 pages with interesting anecdotes. The […]
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: teawithrev Kashmir and Bollywood film posters have a unique connection! Ever since the entry of Cinema into Kashmir, spotting of posters, pasted on walls, Tongas, Lorries, buildings etc. have been a routine affair for all those film goers born before the division of the Sub-continent. The trend continued even up to late eighties, but […]
Once upon a time, precisely in 1915, India was a leading producer of the harmonium! Yet, a quarter-century later, it became `untouchable’, so much so that All India Radio ( later called Akashvani) had to ban it in 1940 and the instrument, with a formal burial, was removed from all of its studious located in […]
Kashmir’s geography has been quaked and moved by the will of Gods – so says the Nilmata Purana. A darkening lake spread around the vale of Kasmira, resting in titanic fashion – its womb swelling with fish, snakes, crabs, whales, sharks, frogs and a demon – Jalodbhava. So begins the triumph of man’s pursuit over […]
Was Jesus Christ in Kashmir during the “lost” years? Some scholars believe so. Did Jesus visit Kashmir as some books claim? Does a tomb – Rozabal, near Srinagar exists in his name as the story of one Hollywood film tried to project? Are you aware of a Kolkata based filmmaker Subhrajit Mitra who tried to […]
