Art & Culture
In this section, we cover the latest news from the state of Jammu & Kashmir with extensive coverage of the rich Art & Culture that the place has preserved from decades.
While Jammu and Kashmir is well known for its culture and tradition, it has been noted for its fine arts also for centuries, including poetry and handicrafts. Shikaras, traditional small wooden boats and houseboats are always a treat. Dance, drama, music and fine arts date back to hoary antiquity in the state as amply evidenced in the ancient historical records.
Cultural heritage of Kashmir is as multi-dimensional as the variegated backdrop of its physical exuberance which has nursed and inspired it all along. This state celebrates numerous festivals and events with great glory.
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Art & Culture
Kashmiri tradition of Hokh Syun sustains winter comfort, economic benefits amidst Chillai Kalan
The timeless tradition of Hokh Syun, a unique culinary practice in Kashmir, permeates the kitchens, infusing the air with the aromatic essence of winter dishes.
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Calligrapher transcribes Surah Yusuf in three languages on a 15.5-meter scroll
A 20-year-old girl from Charar-e-Sharief Budgam has left a mark in the world of calligraphy by writing Surah Yusuf on a single scroll measuring 15.5 meters.
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Govt notifies 21 more crafts from Kashmir as ‘Notified Handicrafts’
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has notified 21 more crafts from Kashmir as “Notified Handicrafts”, thereby acknowledging the scores of artisans.
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Kashmir’s royal cap Karakuli given a fresh spin
The famous Karakuli cap-making in Kashmir is getting revived as its demand is increasing with each passing day.
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J-K Govt establishes facilitation centre for papier-mache artisans
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has provided the first common facilitation centre for artisans to boost papier-mache in Kashmir.
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J-K Govt mulling to re-open existing cinema halls
Government of Jammu and Kashmir is mulling to encourage and incentivize owners to reopen closed cinema halls in Kashmir Valley.
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New Film Policy for J&K to be unveiled in 10 days: J&K LG Manoj Sinha
J&K’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the administration will dole out the “New Film Policy for J&K” within 10 days.
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The Art of Making Snowman in Kashmir
The art of making a snowman is a very old artistic creation in Kashmir. The snowman in the Kashmiri language is known as 'Shin Mahniv'.
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Hundreds participate in Eid-e-Milad procession in Pulwama
The Friday following Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi was observed as hundreds of devotees participated in Eid-e-Milad procession in southern Kashmir's Pulwama town.
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59 per cent voting recorded in first phase of Assembly polls in J-K
J&K’s Chief Electoral Officer P K Pole said that the first phase of Assembly elections recorded 59 per cent polling with a possibility of a fractional increase.
Pulwama Police to act against ‘miscreants’ for disrupting polling
Pulwama Police said that legal action has been initiated against a group of 'miscreants' who attempted to disrupt the voting process in Bellow Rajpora on Wednesday.
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Waheed-ur-Rehman Para on PDP, Youth Engagement and His Vision for Pulwama
Waheed-ur-Rehman Para discusses his political journey, youth empowerment, and plans for Pulwama as PDP's candidate in the upcoming Kashmir Assembly elections.
Er Rashid’s surprising rise amid political comeback behind bars
Engineer Abdul Rashid once pushed to the sidelines, has become a key figure in the Valley's political talks. Interestingly, he's doing it all from inside Tihar Jail.
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‘Dabangg’ actor Salman Khan, who is currently tied up with his upcoming movie ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ at the beautiful locales of Kashmir valley, can’t stop raving about it.
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