Ritu Jha- The Kashmiri Overseas Association (KOA) says they are surprised to see The Lancet, a reputable medical journal, has written a one-sided story about Kashmir. On Aug.17th, The Lancet published an article entitled, “Fear and Uncertainty Around Kashmir’s Future,” sympathizing with the present residents of Kashmir. The article references A Médecins Sans Frontières study […]
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Modi says Kashmir under control: Trump
IANS- US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him the Kashmir situation is “under control” and that he thinks he can deal directly with Pakistan. When the two leaders spoke to the media ahead of their 45-minute bilateral on the sidelines of the G7, Modi firmly reiterated that […]
Speakers at a Celebration for Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary Shared Their Views on the Abrogation of Article 370.
Ritu Jha- As people gathered to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th Birth Anniversary in Milpitas, California, they could not resist sharing their views on the abrogation of Article 370 by Prime Minister Modi. On Aug. 5, Jammu and Kashmir were given a special status of a Union Territory under Article 370 of the constitution of […]
Post Article 370, one can proudly say One Nation, One Constitution: PM
IANS- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said with the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A in Jammu and Kashmir, the dream of “One Nation, One Constitution” has been realized, as he lashed out at the opposition speaking against the move, asking if they felt it was so necessary why didn’t they make it […]
Our decision on Jammu & Kashmir is driven by national interest, not politics: PM Modi
Sandeep Bamzai- One of the biggest decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the first 75 days of his government is undoubtedly the unshackling of Jammu and Kashmir so that there is better integration and mobility and the faux concept of dual citizenship is scrapped once and for all. In what was not […]
Celebrations abound in wake of revocation of Article 370 and California Kashmiris’ new-found freedom
Ritu Jha- The excitement, emotion, compassion, and fear were visible at the celebration of the abrogation of Article 370 and integration of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions into India as well as giving hope of visiting the lost land. People from various community organizations showcased their solidarity with Kashmiris over Kashmiri Kahwas (tea)at the India […]
“We welcome the decision of the President of India for revoking condition #3 within Article 370”
Jeevan Zutshi- Congratulations to all Indian nationalists who are celebrating this historic day when history has finally been corrected by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah of BJP. We welcome the decision of the President of India for revoking condition #3 within Article 370. By making the new areas of Jammu & Kashmir a […]