The apex cultural and linguistic body of Kashmir, Adeeb Markaz Kamraz, is all set to take the battle over preserving the autonomy of cultural academy head on with the Jammu and Kashmir government.



Expressing strong resentment against the reported moves of certain quarters of the government to infringe upon the autonomous character of Cultural Academy, AKM members who met here today resolved to fight any such move tooth and nail. "Even if it requires to take the matter to the court of...

Noted Kashmir historian and linguist Mohammad Yousuf Teing Saturday expressed "his concern on signboards of one particular bank which are written in English language rather in Urdu". Biographer of National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah while speaking at a on the topic of ‘Importance of Urdu in Government employment’ here today said "Urdu is our official language and needs official patronage at every stage and by each institution".

Among others guests of honour Gian Peeth...

It is a time to soak yourself in the rich heritage at the ongoing Heritage Exhibition of rare manuscripts, calligraphy works, artifacts and pictures by Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages.

In this rich blend, the main attraction of exhibition is one of the rarest first Quranic manuscripts hand-written in 1237 AD in our subcontinent by Fateh-ullah Kashmiri.

This marvel provides insight into the budding   knowledge house our area was turning into as the master piece has...

Adbee Markaz Kamraz (AMK), a literary organization promoting Kashmiri language, today said it is planning to hold an international Kashmir Literary Festival (KLF) on the pattern of Jaipur Literary Festival here later this year.

"In an effort to bring Kashmir on the international literary scene, Adbee Markaz Kamraz (AMK) plans to organize first ever international level Kashmir Literary Festival (KLF) in Srinagar this year," General secretary of the organization Shujaat Bukhari said in a...

Kashmir in Bollywood has always been represented by the other. The representation of Kashmir in Bollywood in the pre 90’s era was of romantic place, damsels, traditional men and unscheming population. For decades the conflict in Kashmir never appeared on the popular screen—Bollywood. “Of course, Kashmir did appear regularly, but strictly for is exotic locales,” noted Jaganath Guha in his essay, “allowing moments for the lead male and female characters to yodel, and cavort amidst...

Adbee Markaz Kamraz (AMK) Sunday condoled the sad demise of noted Kashmiri poet and critic Mohan Lal Aash who breathed his last today in Jammu.

"His demise is a big loss for the Kashmiri language and literature. He was among the top poets, critics and researchers of the contemporary times," Adbee said in a statement.

A selfless lover of Kashmiri language, Aash dedicated his literary life for promotion and preservation of his mother tongue.

AMK has paid tributes to the poet who always...

Noted Kashmiri poetess and social activist Naseem Shafaie has been chosen for the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for her poetic collection “Na Thsay Na Aks” (Neither shadow nor reflection).

She is the first ever Kashmir woman writer to have been conferred with India’s highest literary award.

The announcement of the annual awards for the outstanding literary works in different Indian languages was made by the Sahitya Akademi on Wednesday in New Delhi and Naseem was chosen for her...

Dharam Dev Pishori Anand has finally gone to meet his maker. Eighty-eight is ripe old age even by contemporary standards and death the eternal truth all life must end in. Still, there is something of a void Dev Anand, the irrepressible creator of things, has created while marking his exit from the stage.

He was instrumental in fashioning the career of many people, actors as well as technicians. Zeenat Aman, Tina Munim and a host of other actors were launched by him. He also gave Guru Dutt...