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Hafiz Saeed seeks donations in the name of helping Kashmiris in India

Hafiz Saeed seeks donations in the name of helping Kashmiris in India

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed led Jamat-ud-Dawah has set up various new fronts and established camps all over Pakistan to collect donations and sacrificial animals in the name of helping Kashmiris in India.

Pakistan stirs the pot, calls Kashmiri separatists freedom fighters

Pakistan stirs the pot, calls Kashmiri separatists freedom fighters

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Pakistan on Thursday called Kashmiri separatists "freedom fighters", a day after Defence Minister Arun Jaitley asked the country to draw a red line and decide whether it wants to talk to government or those who want to break India.

'Don't divide Kashmiri Muslims on sectarian lines'

'Don't divide Kashmiri Muslims on sectarian lines'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Addressing the congregation at the historic Jamia Masjid in old city Srinagar on Friday afternoon, the Mirwaiz said: "We will oppose all efforts aimed at fanning division of the Kashmiri Muslims on sectarian lines. If need be, we will expose the elements and institutions patronised by the government for the purpose."

Would You Let Leeches Suck You?

Would You Let Leeches Suck You?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Every year, traditional Kashmiri health workers in Kashmir use leeches to treat people for small, itchy, painful lumps that develop on the skin called chilblains, arthritis, chronic headaches, frostbite and sinusitis, on Nowruz, which marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar.

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Muslim man sends water from PoK for Ram temple event

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

"The holy water of the Sharda Kund at the Sharda Peeth PoK was collected by Tanveer Ahmed and his team. Our civil society member across the LoC (Line of Control) carried it to Islamabad, wherefrom it was sent to his daughter Maghribi in the UK.

Opposition slams J&K move to create townships for Kashmiri Pandits

Opposition slams J&K move to create townships for Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Major opposition political parties and separatists groups in J&K on Wednesday slammed the move of the government to create separate townships for Kashmiri pandit migrants.

Kashmiri students speak up: 'We were cheering the better players'

Kashmiri students speak up: 'We were cheering the better players'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The filing of sedition charges against 67 Kashmiri students by Uttar Pradesh police -- which were subsequently dropped -- has evoked a strong reaction across the political and social spectrum in the Valley.

Talks with Kashmiri separatists to continue: Pak envoy

Talks with Kashmiri separatists to continue: Pak envoy

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

A defiant Pakistan on Wednesday made it clear that it will continue talking to Kashmiri separatists despite India's protestation, saying that the "bottomline" for Indo-Pak talks on Kashmir issue was to engage all stakeholders and dialogue was not a favour by Pakistan to India or vice versa.

Majority of Indian Muslims converted from Hinduism: GN Azad

Majority of Indian Muslims converted from Hinduism: GN Azad

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Asserting that religion should not used to get political mileage, Azad said whoever takes refuge in religion in politics is weak.

Mufti saab formed govt with BJP after assurance on Art 370: Mehbooba

Mufti saab formed govt with BJP after assurance on Art 370: Mehbooba

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Mufti said her father Sayeed was not power hungry and wanted to deliver Jammu and Kashmir from its problems and troubles.

Kashmiri migrants' rehab: Rajnath writes to Omar seeking land

Kashmiri migrants' rehab: Rajnath writes to Omar seeking land

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The Centre on Friday asked the Jammu and Kashmir government to identify "suitable land" for the rehabilitation of some 3 lakh Kashmiri Pandits who migrated from the KashmirValley in the early 1990s due to militancy.

Ilyas Kashmiri cannot dictate to India: PC

Ilyas Kashmiri cannot dictate to India: PC

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Asserting that Harkat-ul-Jehadi Islami operational chief and Al Qeada commander Ilyas Kashmiri cannot dictate India, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said India is not deterred by his threats.

'Burhan Wani or Lt Ummer Fayaz? Kashmiris have to decide'

'Burhan Wani or Lt Ummer Fayaz? Kashmiris have to decide'

Rediff.com19 May 2017

'100 Fayazs will bring a change in Kashmir, that's why they don't want a Fayaz.'

3 Pandits among 14 minorities killed in J-K so far in 2022, govt tells RS

3 Pandits among 14 minorities killed in J-K so far in 2022, govt tells RS

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said 180 terrorists, 31 security personnel and 31 civilians were also killed in Jammu and Kashmir in 123 terrorist incidents this year so far.

Kashmiri Pandits ask Mirwaiz for help

Kashmiri Pandits ask Mirwaiz for help

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

The Hurriyat leader has initiated some steps for return of displaced Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley and held talks with their representatives in this regard.

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

From the Himalayan Butter Tea to Hyderabad's dessert-like Irani Chai, the many varieties of Indian tea are truly surprising!

Nothing unusual: Pakistan envoy defends Eid invite to Kashmiri separatists

Nothing unusual: Pakistan envoy defends Eid invite to Kashmiri separatists

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Pakistan high commission sources said it has been an usual practice to invite the Kashmiri separatist leaders on such occasions.

Lahore will miss a Kashmiri feast

Lahore will miss a Kashmiri feast

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Kashmiri separatists issue weekly protest calendar

Kashmiri separatists issue weekly protest calendar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

The Majlis Mashawarat, an amalgamation of several separatist groups, on Sunday issued the weekly protest calendar in support of their demand for handing over of mortal remains of Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhat to their families.

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

6 months in lockdown, Kashmiris stare at uncertain future

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Many political detainees have been released but former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, who were whisked into custody in the early hours of August 5, 2019, are still in preventive detention.

Hurriyat in touch with Kashmiri Pandits

Hurriyat in touch with Kashmiri Pandits

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

Hurriyat in touch with Kashmiri Pandits

Ilyas Kashmiri may be alive after all. Here's why

Ilyas Kashmiri may be alive after all. Here's why

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Ilyas Kashmiri, the head of Harkat-ul Jihad al Islami and Al Qaeda's 313 Brigade, is reportedly alive in spite of being declared killed in an American drone strike on June 3 in South Waziristan.The 'death' of Kashmiri was a source of relief for the United States, Pakistan, India and many other nations across the world. But security officials of the United States and Pakistan have failed to confirm reports of Kashmiri's death and he is reportedly still active.

Is Kashmiri really dead? Al Qaeda says YES

Is Kashmiri really dead? Al Qaeda says YES

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Is the mystery over Ilyas Kashmiri's death finally solved? Days after the Pakistani media reported that the HuJI chief was spotted in North Waziristan the Al Qaeda in a rare statement has declared him a martyr.

Turkey deports Kashmiri man who wanted to join IS

Turkey deports Kashmiri man who wanted to join IS

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Parvaiz had left home after an argument with his father, who wanted him to join a college while the son was interested in religious studies.

Recipe: Uncle Casho's Crab Curry

Recipe: Uncle Casho's Crab Curry

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

It's best enjoyed with boiled Goan rice and Goan-style bread or poiee.

Photos: Kashmiri Pandits throng Khir Bhawani festival

Photos: Kashmiri Pandits throng Khir Bhawani festival

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Thousands of Kashmiri Pandits on Friday thronged the revered north Kashmir Khir Bhawani temple on the annual festival. The temple is located at Tullamulla, 26 kilometres from summer capital Srinagar in Ganderbal district.

'Sharapeeth pilgrimage for Kashmiri Pandits soon'

'Sharapeeth pilgrimage for Kashmiri Pandits soon'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

A delegation of Kashmiri Pandits had, during an interaction with Raza in New Delhi, demanded that they be allowed to visit the Shardapeeth once a year. Raza had assured them he would facilitate their visit to the temple.

Days after terror group's 'hit list', home secy reviews JK situation

Days after terror group's 'hit list', home secy reviews JK situation

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A blog linked to TRF, an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, published the list of 56 Kashmiri Pandit employees who were recruited under the Prime Minister's Rehabilitation Package, and warned of mounting attacks on them.

Ilyas Kashmiri was a genie created by Pakistan

Ilyas Kashmiri was a genie created by Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Eminent Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir, who interviewed slain terrorist Ilyas Kashmiri a couple of times, reveals certain undisclosed details about the elusive man and speaks about his plan to break a war between India and Pakistan.

Catch Kashmiri, Omar by July: US warns Pak

Catch Kashmiri, Omar by July: US warns Pak

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

The United States has given Pakistan a deadline till July to launch a military offensive in the restive North Waziristan tribal region for capturing five most wanted al-Qaeda and Taliban terrorists, including Ayman al-Zawahiri, Mullah Omar and Ilyas Kashmiri.

US: Kashmiri group launches campaign against Pak

US: Kashmiri group launches campaign against Pak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

A prominent Indian-American Kashmiri group in the US has launched a letter-writing campaign appealing to US lawmakers to pressurize Pakistan into acting firmly against terrorists groups operating from its soil.

HuJI commander Kashmiri alive and active: Report

HuJI commander Kashmiri alive and active: Report

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Sources revealed that Mohammad Ilyas Kashmiri, the commander of Harkat-ul Jihad al Islami, who was reportedly killed in a United States drone attack in South Waziristan last month, is still alive, DawnNews reported.

Oppression cannot deter Kashmiris, says Pakistan on Wani's killing

Oppression cannot deter Kashmiris, says Pakistan on Wani's killing

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif came out with a Sunday night statement condemning the action of Indian security forces.

4 Cocktails Recipes For Whiskey Lovers

4 Cocktails Recipes For Whiskey Lovers

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

These recipes are very simple and can be easily made at home.

Meet 'Kashmir Ki Kali' Saina Nehwal

Meet 'Kashmir Ki Kali' Saina Nehwal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

After finishing the Amarnath Yatra, Saina Nehwal is enjoying the beautiful sights around Kashmir.

Include Kashmiris in Indo-Pak peace talks: JKLF

Include Kashmiris in Indo-Pak peace talks: JKLF

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

India and Pakistan should make Kashmiris a party in the peace process, which was set in motion five years ago, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front."Kashmir is not a border dispute between India and Pakistan that they will sit together and resolve it and thrust the decision on Kashmiris," JKLF Chairman Mohammad Yaseen Malik said. "We appeal to both India and Pakistan to make Kashmiris a party in the peace process aimed at resolving the Kashmir issue," he said.

No phone services, yet Kashmiris receive fat bills

No phone services, yet Kashmiris receive fat bills

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The telecom companies have billed the subscribers for the period of communication blockade which began on August 5 when the Centre abrogated provisions of Article 370 and split Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories.

Only 1 Kashmiri Pandit family returned to Valley: Govt

Only 1 Kashmiri Pandit family returned to Valley: Govt

Rediff.com7 May 2013

Only one displaced Kashmiri Pandit family has returned to the Valley so far, the government told Parliament on Tuesday.

Ram Navami celebrated with fervour across India

Ram Navami celebrated with fervour across India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Ram Navami was celebrated on Thursday with fervour across the country, with processions taken out in different states.