Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Five Decades After Faiths Come Together With Bell Tolls in Srinagar (J & K) Church

Five Decades After Faiths Come Together 
With  Bell Tolls in Srinagar (J & K) Church



There is a 120-year old church at Maulana Azad Road Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir, established by British in 1896. It was silent for for the last 50 years.

The British-era church lost its original bell 50 years ago in an arson attack. The bell was badly damaged in 1967 and rendered useless in the incident. The bell was not installed all these years because the community did not have enough resources to order a new bell after its damage. One of the roughly thirty christian families living in Srinagar donated the bell.


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Member of tiny christian community of Srinagar assembled at the 120-year old catholic church on Sunday 29th October 2017 and celebrated the installation of the new bell, weighing 105 kg.

It was a rare occasion as representatives of different religions  including Hindus and Muslims came together at Srinagar's
oldest Catholic Church to inaugurate the new bell, in a lesson on solidarity in the strife torn valley of Kashmir. 

This inter-faith ceremony in which representatives of all major religions came together, reflected the traditional " composite culture" of Kashmir.

So as the new brass bell tolled resoundingly, the message is loud and clear that we are all one, no matter whatever faith , persuasion one has, but basically all are human beings.



Friday, October 27, 2017

Saudi Arabian "Robot Sophia" the World's 1st Robot Citizen

Saudi Arabian "Robot Sophia" 
the World's 1st Robot Citizen 



Can  one think that a robot be the citizen of a country?

No, one can not .

But it has become a reality. Saudi Arabia has become the first country to give citizenship to a robot.

The robot, Sophia, was confirmed as a Saudi citizen during an event in Riyadh.

The move is an attempt to promote Saudi Arabia as a place to develop artificial intelligence and, in all likelihood allow it to become full citizen. It is pointed out that those same rights are not provided to many humans in the country.

Thursday, October 26, 2017

From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha: Chhath Puja (Sun Worship) at Boat Club Delhi

From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha: 
Chhath Puja (Sun Worship) at Boat Club Delhi

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Wednesday, October 25, 2017

From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha : Doodhpathri Budgam Jammu & Kashmir

From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha : 
Doodhpathri Budgam Jammu & Kashmir

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Tourists coming to Kashmir, are usually  taken to Pahalgam, Sonmarg and Gulmarg but there are many other beautiful unexplored places in Kashmir. One such place is Doodhpathri which is now being developed as a tourist destination and requires huge publicity.

Doodhpathri is located in Budgam district of Jammu & Kashmir and around 42 km from state summer capital Srinagar.

Doodhpathri is a place where one feels like surrounded by emerald green meadows that stretch infinitely.  It is a place where one can spend quality time near a crystal clear milk-like flowing river, while breathing fresh air blown from sky-high pine trees. It is a place where one can talk with nature and be one with nature far from the madding crowd and away from din & bustle of city life.

Doodhpathri has no permanent settlement and is inaccessible during winter due to heavy snowfall. 

Main attractions in and around Doodhpatri  are :

Tangnar :  This place is 2 km before Doodhpathri. It is a  bea                   place of small valleys with deodar and pine trees                      on  small hills.
Mujpathri: Valley of Turnip is a small hamlet 3 km from                            Doodhpathri situated on the bank of river                                 Shaliganga.
Palmaidan: This means "Big Stones Ground". The name of                       the place is after "Big Stones" because there are                     huge stones all around the ground situated at a                         distance of about 5 km from Doodhpathri. It is a                     beautiful place with a small stream running on                         one side of the ground, rich in deodar and pine                         trees. 



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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Celebrating 200 Anniversary of Paika Bidroha 1817 & Rewriting of Indian History

Celebrating 200 Anniversary of Paika Bidroha 1817 
& Rewriting of Indian History 



The nation alongwith Odisha is commemorating 200 anniversary of Paika Bidroha. This is heartening for the people of Odisha that Government of India is giving the event its due recognition.

Paika Bidroha of 1817 in Odisha briefly shook the foundations of British rule in the eastern part of India. Paikas were essentially the peasant militias  of Gajapati rulers of Odisha. They rendered military service to the king during times of war while taking up cultivation during times of peace.

Paikas unfurled the banner of rebellion under the leadership of Baxi Jagabandhu Bidyadhara against the British as early as 1817 to throw off the British yoke.

The British were initially taken aback and tried to regain lost ground. They faced stiff resistance from the rebelling Paikas. There were many a battle with some victories to the rebels  but finally the British managed to contain rebellion within three months.

Widespread suppression followed. Many killed and imprisoned. Many more were tortured .

The Paika Bidroha enjoys a cult status in Odisha. The children of Odisha grow up with stories of the brave fight against the British.

Unfortunately Paika Bidroha received almost no  attention at the national level even after seven decades of Independence. 




From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha : Parimahal Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir

From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha : 
Parimahal Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir

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Pari Mhal is one of the most popular tourist destinations of Srinagar. It is situated on top of Zabarwan mountain range which runs close to Dal Lake.

This majestic seven terraced garden overlooks Dal Lake and Srinagar city.

Pari Mahal is built by Dara Shikoh. As per records the venue was earlier a Buddhist Monastery which was destroyed and and erected as Pari Mahal. The venue was used for teaching astronomy and astrology.

It is also said that the Pari Mahal is the actual place where Dara Shikoh was killed by his younger brother Aurangzeb to win the power of Mughal reign. 





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From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha: Chashmashahi Tourist Huts in Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir

From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha: 
Chashmashahi Tourist Huts in Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir

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By the side of Chashmashahi  Garden near Governor's residence, there are beautiful huts in the lap of nature. 

Some of the state government officials have their official residences to enjoy the luxurious stay while serving the Jammu & Kashmir State Government particularly during "Srinagar as the summer capital" of the state. 




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Monday, October 23, 2017

From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha : Colourful Kashmiri Mouth-watering Roadside Eatables

From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha : 
Colourful Kashmiri Mouth-watering Roadside Eatables


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From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha : Achabal Anantnag Jammu & Kashmir

From the Eyes of Dr Ajay Kumar Ojha :
 Achabal Anantnag Jammu & Kashmir



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