In 2023, Kashmir's literary landscape experienced a notable upswing in publications, reflecting a diverse array of perspectives on the region. Despite this surge, a conspicuous absence of voices from within Kashmir raises critical questions about narrative ownership. The dominance of non-native authors perpetuates a dichotomy between external perceptions and the internal Kashmiri experience. Notably, the scarcity extends to fiction, with a prolonged absence of English-language novels by Kashmiri authors. Amid this backdrop, Chitralekha Zutshi's "Sheikh Abdullah: The Caged Lion of Kashmir" and Manreet Sodhi Someshwar's "Kashmir" offer distinct historical and fictional lenses. Other works, such as Hafsa Kanjwal's "A Fate Written on Matchboxes" and the "Palgrave Handbook of New Directions in Kashmir Studies," delve into the nuanced realms of politics, history, and interdisciplinary perspectives. These publications collectively un
Muhammad Ashraf Wani and Aman Ashraf Wani's "The Making of Early Kashmir" explores Kashmir's history from prehistoric times to the 13th century, emphasizing its global connections. The authors use diverse sources to reveal a dynamic narrative of cultural hybridity, cosmopolitanism, and interconnectedness, challenging nationalist perspectives. The book provides a well-structured, scholarly, and engaging account that dismantles conventional historical frameworks, highlighting Kashmir's role in shaping Asia's premodern past.
Children participate in NPC’s online ‘Qirat, Naat’ competition
National
May 11, 2021
Islamabad: Hundreds of children of working journalists from the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad took part in the online ‘Qirat’ and ‘Naat’ competition, organized by the National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad on the 27th night of the blessed month of Ramazan.
The competition, perhaps the first of its kind not only in Pakistan but in the entire world for journalists’ kids, was part of the NPC’s annual mega event ‘Ramazan Family Festival’.
Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) and Overseas Pakistanis Global Foundation (OPGF) collaborated with the NPC to hold the event. The event was earlier scheduled to take place at the NPC lawn but owing to the ongoing COVID-19 onslaught, it was decided to hold it on Zoom.
February 4, 2021 | Reported By : Junaid Kathju
Srinagar, Feb 03: Kashmir-based apple traders Wednesday were assured by the customs and Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) that no illegal import of Iranian apples would be sold in Delhi mandis.
Talking to Rising Kashmir, President of Jammu and Kashmir Fruits and Vegetables Processing and Integrated Cold Chain Association (JKPICCA) Majid Aslam Wani said that in the meeting with customs officials and APMC chairman in Amritsar and New Delhi, the delegation was given assurance that no illegal import of apples would be allowed in the Indian market. We had a fruitful meeting in the last two days. We apprised the concerned authorities over the illegal import of Iranian apples from Afghanistan to