Kashmiri Culture

It was unanimously decided that Kashmiri Pandits would be moved to safer locations but not out of Kashmir. "Centre can't be part of any ethnic cleansing. In this government, we believe in multi cultural society," added a senior level officer.

Union Minister Amit Shah, responding to the debate on the bill to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, said the government will preserve "Insaniyat, Jamhooriyat and Kashmiriyat" - terms first used by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee while speaking of a healing touch for the state. But renewing the promise, Mr Shah also delivered ...

Inspired by the rich culture of Kashmir Valley, a couple from Poland, hosted their wedding reception at banks of river Jhelum in Srinagar. The ceremony, that took place on Saturday, was held according to Kashmiri customs.

For Kashmiri Pandits forced to flee Kashmir in the 90s in the wake of violence and terrorism, a detachment from language and culture has been among the biggest problems.

Less than two months after the Narendra Modi government included Srinagar in the Smart City mission, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir is getting a facelift.

As Srinagar, like other parts of the Valley, was witnessing violence, shutdowns and curfews, a group of young people were hard at work, creating models, logos and thinking how to make the city a better place to live in. Their inputs have been clubbed by the government to finalise the Srinagar smart city proposal - the idea to develop Srinagar into...

Separatist leaders, who have been spearheading the five-month-long unrest in Kashmir, in a surprise move today invited tourists and pilgrims to visit the Valley to enjoy the traditional hospitality of its people while promising them safety.

Often, when cultures lose certain foods, it is for the most unexpected reasons. We don't think of higher infant mortality and all-weather roads for the loss of food culture, but it is the latter why Kashmir has lost a vital component of its cooking.

Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu has lashed out at pro-Pakistan separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani, saying he has "violated the tenets of Kashmiri culture" by slamming his doors in the face of visiting lawmakers from Delhi who tried to meet him on Sunday.

This ancient cuisine is a blend of many cultures but with a compelling identity of its own. It is refined, beautiful and full of rituals.

As Kashmiri poet Ghulam Nabi Khayal joined the ranks of over a dozen authors to return his Sahitya Akademi Award, Union Culture minister Mahesh Sharma said there was no threat to freedom of expression in the country.

Best Indian Recipes: There's nothing quite like Indian food. The aromatic curries, masala-packed fries, biryani and parathas, they work miraculously to lure you into their spell. So prepare yourself to dive into a world of spice-packed, flavour and fragrance rich Indian food. Here are our 17 best Indian recipes with a step by step process so you ca...

It was unanimously decided that Kashmiri Pandits would be moved to safer locations but not out of Kashmir. "Centre can't be part of any ethnic cleansing. In this government, we believe in multi cultural society," added a senior level officer.

Union Minister Amit Shah, responding to the debate on the bill to extend President's Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, said the government will preserve "Insaniyat, Jamhooriyat and Kashmiriyat" - terms first used by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee while speaking of a healing touch for the state. But renewing the promise, Mr Shah also delivered ...

Inspired by the rich culture of Kashmir Valley, a couple from Poland, hosted their wedding reception at banks of river Jhelum in Srinagar. The ceremony, that took place on Saturday, was held according to Kashmiri customs.

For Kashmiri Pandits forced to flee Kashmir in the 90s in the wake of violence and terrorism, a detachment from language and culture has been among the biggest problems.

Less than two months after the Narendra Modi government included Srinagar in the Smart City mission, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir is getting a facelift.

As Srinagar, like other parts of the Valley, was witnessing violence, shutdowns and curfews, a group of young people were hard at work, creating models, logos and thinking how to make the city a better place to live in. Their inputs have been clubbed by the government to finalise the Srinagar smart city proposal - the idea to develop Srinagar into...

Separatist leaders, who have been spearheading the five-month-long unrest in Kashmir, in a surprise move today invited tourists and pilgrims to visit the Valley to enjoy the traditional hospitality of its people while promising them safety.

Often, when cultures lose certain foods, it is for the most unexpected reasons. We don't think of higher infant mortality and all-weather roads for the loss of food culture, but it is the latter why Kashmir has lost a vital component of its cooking.

Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu has lashed out at pro-Pakistan separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani, saying he has "violated the tenets of Kashmiri culture" by slamming his doors in the face of visiting lawmakers from Delhi who tried to meet him on Sunday.

This ancient cuisine is a blend of many cultures but with a compelling identity of its own. It is refined, beautiful and full of rituals.

As Kashmiri poet Ghulam Nabi Khayal joined the ranks of over a dozen authors to return his Sahitya Akademi Award, Union Culture minister Mahesh Sharma said there was no threat to freedom of expression in the country.

Best Indian Recipes: There's nothing quite like Indian food. The aromatic curries, masala-packed fries, biryani and parathas, they work miraculously to lure you into their spell. So prepare yourself to dive into a world of spice-packed, flavour and fragrance rich Indian food. Here are our 17 best Indian recipes with a step by step process so you ca...