In "A Fresh Approach to the History of Kashmir," Akhtar Mohiuddin challenges the conventional narrative of Kashmir's ancient past, contesting Sanskrit texts' dominance. He advocates for an alternative history, emphasizing syncretism between early Dravidian inhabitants and later Indo-Aryan migrants. Using linguistics, archaeology, folklore, and more, he constructs a multidisciplinary methodology, revealing indigenous roots and cultural complexity. Mohiuddin's work critiques colonial perspectives, decolonizes historiography, and calls for a nuanced understanding of Kashmir's history, making it valuable for academics, postcolonial scholars, and the broader public.
SRINAGAR As the tricolour was hoisted at renovated Bakhshi Stadium, after a gap of five years, huge crowds were seen attending the Independence Day function. There were men, women, and children and a lot of public servants. Many were attending for the first time due to decreased security concerns.
by Rafique Khan The fishbone got stuck in my throat and the trauma of that experience made that feeding my last meal of Kashur Gaad. In Kashmir, off late, fish have been in the news.
by Basit Jamal SRINAGAR: A man who has serious deformity is living alone and earning. It is just not an ordinary story in an era when people see families helping each member to stay afloat as an economic unit.