07-16-2009, 08:37 AM
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<b>'Article 370 should be scrapped'</b>
WASHINGTON: Kashmiri Pundits living in the United States have demanded that the Article 370, that provides special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, be scrapped as it is no longer relevant.
The demand was made at a recently held second annual National Camp of Kashmiri Pundits at South Lake Tahoe in California. Some 85 families from various parts of the US participated in the meet.
In his key note address, the former Union Minister, Subramanian Swamy, said Article 370 could be repealed by a simple cabinet decision and a recommendation to the President of India.
Participants of the camp felt that Article 370 has been continuously relegated to the background and has been used against Kashmiri Hindus. They felt it is no longer relevant and be scrapped as soon as possible.
The two day event, with the theme of "Connect Kashmir", held on the weekend of July 4 was marked with a series of cultural events including music.
The highlights included a very enjoyable and entertaining musical performance from the most celebrated artist from Kashmir also known as Nightingale of Kashmir, Kailash Mehra Sadhu. She regaled the audience with some well known folk songs and ghazals.
It was a trip down the memory lane for everyone who has lived in Kashmir. Another highlight of the event was a book release of one of the much awaited and highly acclaimed book on Traditional Kashmiri Pundit Cuisine written by Chandramukhi Ganju titled 'Koshur Saal'.
This book has been long awaited as there has been a real dearth of a cookery book that would accurately describe authentic Kashmiri Pundit cuisine.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/P...how/4770846.cms
<b>'Article 370 should be scrapped'</b>
WASHINGTON: Kashmiri Pundits living in the United States have demanded that the Article 370, that provides special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, be scrapped as it is no longer relevant.
The demand was made at a recently held second annual National Camp of Kashmiri Pundits at South Lake Tahoe in California. Some 85 families from various parts of the US participated in the meet.
In his key note address, the former Union Minister, Subramanian Swamy, said Article 370 could be repealed by a simple cabinet decision and a recommendation to the President of India.
Participants of the camp felt that Article 370 has been continuously relegated to the background and has been used against Kashmiri Hindus. They felt it is no longer relevant and be scrapped as soon as possible.
The two day event, with the theme of "Connect Kashmir", held on the weekend of July 4 was marked with a series of cultural events including music.
The highlights included a very enjoyable and entertaining musical performance from the most celebrated artist from Kashmir also known as Nightingale of Kashmir, Kailash Mehra Sadhu. She regaled the audience with some well known folk songs and ghazals.
It was a trip down the memory lane for everyone who has lived in Kashmir. Another highlight of the event was a book release of one of the much awaited and highly acclaimed book on Traditional Kashmiri Pundit Cuisine written by Chandramukhi Ganju titled 'Koshur Saal'.
This book has been long awaited as there has been a real dearth of a cookery book that would accurately describe authentic Kashmiri Pundit cuisine.