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The History of Kashmir

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By Francis Younghusband, K.C.S.I., K.C.I.E. Part 1 A country of such striking natural beauty must, surely, at some period of history have produced a refined and noble noble people! Amid these glorious mountains, breathing their free and…

Kanishka’s Buddhist Council in Kashmir

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By Prof. Dr. Tokan D. Sumai Part 1 Kashmir’s history and culture goes back to a very ancient period and this lovely land has absorbed many cultures and the present day blended cultures of Kashmir may be Buddhist, Shaivist and Islam at the…

Pari Mahal

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Muriel A.E. Brown Chenar Leaves: Poems of Kashmir (1921) Mrs. Percy Brown Published by Longmans,Green and Co (London) in 1921 September 6, 2015 Pari Mahal ! Strange and romantic name Bestowed by folk-lore on this ancient pile Above the Dal…
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Phiran

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The traditional outfit for both males and females in Kashmir is the Phiran and poots. The phiran and poots consist of two gowns, one over the other. The traditional phiran and poots extends to the feet, which was popular up to the late…
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Ayesha Kuttay | Banker, HDFC Bank

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Part 2 In 2013, she became the first Woman to be announced as a ‘Cluster Head’ not only for the HDFC Bank (where she works) but in the entire State of Jammu & Kashmir. A student of Presentation Convent, Srinagar till 8th standard,…
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Shahtoosh shawls

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Shahtoosh or toosh shawls unrivalled for their lightness, warmth and softness are made from the hair of the wild antelope called Chiru found in the plateaus of Tibet and eastern Ladakh at an altitude of above 1470 ft. in the Himalayas.…
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Ayesha Kuttay | Banker, HDFC Bank

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Part 1 In 2013, she became the first Woman to be announced as a ‘Cluster Head’ not only for the HDFC Bank (where she works) but in the entire State of Jammu & Kashmir. A student of Presentation Convent, Srinagar till 8th standard,…