Delving deep into Islamic theology and politics and how they shaped contemporary India, a compelling new book explains the two landmark legislative interventions of the Central government in the first six months after returning to power in 2019 .
Kasheer in English voices diabolical betrayal of Kashmiri Hindus
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The Cover of the book Kasheer . Image Source: IANS News
New Jan 8 : Originally written by Sahana Vijayakumar in Kannada in 2018, Kasheer: A Diabolical Betrayal of Kashmiri Hindus in its English translation brings forth to a larger audience the story of Kashmiri Hindus and the unfortunate mass exodus of the community from their motherland in 1990, against the backdrop of Kashmir s Islamisation.
Translated into English after the abrogation of Section 370 in the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmnir, the powerful book comes across as the plaintive cry of the Kailash Pandit .
Tracing the Pandavas’ footprints
In her new book, Lotus in the Stone, author Anuradha Goyal writes about her travels to sacred lands
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I was on a road trip from Shimla to Manali via Kinnaur, Sangla Valley, Lahaul and Spiti, passing through the famous Kunzum Pass that opens only for a small window of time during July-August. Our first stop was Thanedar, not too far from Shimla.
On a foggy day, we climbed the Hatu Peak, with the hope that the fog would eventually lift and allow us to take in the beauty of the Himachal landscape. It had other plans though. I saw our first Kathkuni or stone-and-wood temple on its peak, dedicated to Hatu Mata. Surrounded by fog, the temple appeared even more mystical.