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Blessed by Lord Shiva: The Gaddi tribe of Jammu and Kashmir
Blessed by Lord Shiva: The Gaddi tribe of Jammu and Kashmir By Arka Chakraborty India is distinguished by its incredible diversity,...
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May 13, 20249 min read


Kalari Cheese: The Dogra Delicacy that deserves more attention
Kalari Cheese: The Dogra Delicacy that deserves more attention By Arka Chakarborty Cheese is a culinary delight generally associated with...
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Mar 8, 20247 min read


The Black-necked Crane of Ladakh: Dark Wings of Majesty
The Black-necked Crane of Ladakh: Dark Wings of Majesty By Arka Chakarborty Let’s talk about birds. These members of the avian family...
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Feb 21, 20247 min read


Little Hands, Big Imagination: Annual Art Competition at Kidzee Pre School, Rehari
Little Hands, Big Imagination: Annual Art Competition at Kidzee Pre School, Rehari Children proudly display their artwork during the JK Arts Foundation Art Competition 2024 at Kidzee, Rehari, Jammu. On 30th January 2024, JK Arts Foundation organized an Annual Art Competition at Kidzee Pre School, Rehari, Jammu, engaging 33 young learners in a joyful celebration of creativity, imagination, and self-expression. Early childhood is a crucial stage for cognitive and emotional deve
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Jan 30, 20242 min read


Rozabal Shrine - One of the Unsolved Mysteries of India
Rozabal Shrine - One of the Unsolved Mysteries of India By Sayan Lodh India the confluence of diverse cultures contains many mysteries. One such mystery is present in Jammu and Kashmir ‘the Heaven on Earth.’ Located in the narrow alleys of Khanyar of Downtown (old city) Srinagar, the Rozabal shrine’s door opens for the devotees only on the 13 th day of every lunar month. The term Rozabal is derived from the Kashmiri Rauza-bal meaning “The Honoured/Holy shrine” or “Tomb of the
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Jan 18, 20247 min read


Exploring the Culinary Delights of Kashmiri Rajma
Exploring the Culinary Delights of Kashmiri Rajma By Arka Chakarborty The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is famed across India not...
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Dec 9, 20235 min read


Snow Leopards in the Himalayas
Snow Leopards in the Himalayas By Arka Chakarborty The vast swathes of Himalayan regions within the Indian subcontinent have been of...
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Nov 14, 20238 min read


Kashmiri Saag or Haak: a Quintessential part of the Cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmiri Saag or Haak: a Quintessential part of the Cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir By Arka Chakarborty Food is seen as one of the most...
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Oct 27, 20235 min read


Workshop on instilling Critical Thinking through Gond Art conducted at Gurumat Kanya Pathshala
Workshop on instilling Critical Thinking through Gond Art conducted at Gurumat Kanya Pathshala Art has traditionally been perceived as domain of the elite, an essentially useless endeavor only meant as a way to express and experience the world to be enjoyed by the privileged few and practiced by the talented fewer. In reality, practicing art leads to a range of cognitive and behavioral developments which are essential for the holistic growth of a human being. Art, if practice
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Oct 18, 20233 min read


Nadru: The Wonderful Lotus Stem that graces Kashmir’s Kitchens
Nadru: The Wonderful Lotus Stem that graces Kashmir’s Kitchens By Arka Chakarborty Throughout its millennia-long history, the valley of...
JKAF
Oct 18, 20235 min read


Gucchi: The Honeycombed Delight of Extravagance
Gucchi: The Honeycombed Delight of Extravagance By Arka Chakarborty Our beautiful world is filled with limitless possibilities when it...
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Oct 4, 20236 min read


Elegance Knotted with Tears: The Tale of Kashmiri Carpets
Elegance Knotted with Tears: The Tale of Kashmiri Carpets By Arka Chakarborty The valley of Kashmir is a lot more than simple a...
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Sep 20, 20238 min read


Namda art in Kashmir: A Story of Histories, Hardships and Hopes
Namda art in Kashmir: A Story of Histories, Hardships and Hopes BY Geeta Vaishnavi The valley of Kashmir holds in its depths a...
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Sep 5, 20238 min read


From Laughter and Joy to Snakes and Stones: The Tale of Parihaspora
From Laughter and Joy to Snakes and Stones: The Tale of Parihaspora By Arka Chakarborty Situated nearly 26 kilometers away from Jammu and...
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Aug 17, 20236 min read


Koshur: the Kashmiri language in its past and present
Koshur: the Kashmiri language in its past and present By Geeta Vaishnavi Language is the essence of humanity. Languages, as complex ways...
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Aug 5, 20237 min read


Aru Valley: A bit of Heavenly Tranquility amid Scintillating Peaks
Aru Valley: A bit of Heavenly Tranquility amid Scintillating Peaks By Geeta Vaishnavi Pahalgam, a small but vibrant town situated in the...
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Jul 19, 20236 min read


Sree Ranbireshwar Temple: The Jewel in the Crown of the City of Temples
Sree Ranbireshwar Temple: The Jewel in the Crown of the City of Temples By Sayan Lodh The city of Jammu was established by Raja...
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Jul 2, 20235 min read


Exploring Early Kashmir through its Coins, from the Earliest Times to the Hun Rule
Exploring Early Kashmir through its Coins, from the Earliest Times to the Hun Rule By Arka Chakarborty Coins, from the moment of their...
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Jun 15, 20237 min read


Buddhist Culture in Kashmir
Buddhist Culture in Kashmir By Sayan Lodh India’s crown Kashmir has been the cradle of Indic civilisation throughout ages. At one time,...
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Jun 8, 20237 min read


Kalaroos Caves: The Gateways to a Natural Mystery
Kalaroos Caves: The Gateways to a Natural Mystery By Arka Chakarborty The valley of Kashmir is a repository of natural wonders so...
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Jun 3, 20236 min read
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