Author: Pirzada Shakir

Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hameed Karra said on Sunday that the party would decide whether to join the National Conference’s proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi after consultations with the Congress central leadership. The National Conference has invited 52 prominent leaders across national and regional political and religious outfits to their protest for restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20. Speaking to Kashmir Outlook, Karra welcomed the National Conference’s decision to raise the demand for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, saying the Congress had been spearheading…

https://youtu.be/lHPQSEkTR90?si=pf164VxWxSg2qm_V Kashmir’s ancient past lies buried beneath layers of time, waiting to be rediscovered. In this episode of Meeras, host Pirzada Shakir speaks with archaeologist Dr Ajmal Shah about Kashmir’s early history, its heritage, and the recent archaeological discoveries at Baramulla that are reshaping our understanding of the Valley’s civilisational journey.

https://youtu.be/3JkAjrELwzA?si=1WubqM95_LlO3tXx In this episode of Meeras Podcast with Pirzada Shakir, we speak with Dr. Sameer Siddiqui — Islamic scholar, spiritual leader, and Patron of Khanqah-e-Hydari, Aishmuqam. Dr Siddiqui reflects on his early life, inner calling toward spirituality, and how academic research shaped his understanding of faith. The conversation explores the living legacy of Aishmuqam, the relevance of Sufism in contemporary Kashmir, and the moral challenges facing today’s youth. We discuss unemployment as a social crisis, the role of ethics in a competitive digital age, and how communal harmony can be protected without losing religious identity. Dr Siddiqui also speaks…

https://youtu.be/9UYfq8_k9CY?si=98Y1YJ85F24PBVFq Kashmir is more than a political headline, it is a civilisation layered with history, spirituality, art, and memory. In this powerful episode of Meeras Podcast, we sit down with renowned art historian and heritage conservationist Saleem Beg to explore the deeper story of Kashmir. From ancient temples and Buddhist influences to Sufi traditions and architectural marvels, this conversation uncovers the cultural DNA of the Valley. What shaped Kashmir’s identity over centuries? Are we preserving our heritage the way we should? And can culture become a bridge in times of division? Meeras Podcast is committed to documenting voices that define…

https://youtu.be/nbDV_wJhwDE?si=KSIVgC2eCUfKc81J Padma Shri awardee Dr Shafi Shauq shares his insights on the origins, history, and cultural evolution of Kashmir in this episode of Meeas with Pirzada Shakir. Dr Shafi Shauq has made immense contributions to Kashmiri literature, writing, translating, and editing nearly a hundred books. In this conversation, he reflects on the roots of Kashmir, the evolution of the Kashmiri language, and the deep influence of Sanskrit, Persian, and other traditions on the region’s literature and culture. He also speaks about his personal journey, from growing up in a remote village surrounded by books and scholars to becoming one…

Following a prolonged dry spell in February, several high-altitude regions of Kashmir witnessed fresh snowfall on Thursday, bringing cheer to both locals and tourists.The renowned ski destination Gulmarg was among the areas to receive snowfall, along with parts of Ganderbal district, Kupwara district, Shopian district, and Bandipora district.Officials reported that Gulmarg recorded approximately five to six inches of fresh snow since Wednesday, with intermittent snowfall continuing into Thursday. The fresh layer has blanketed roads, rooftops, and ski slopes.The snowfall, caused by an active western disturbance, has reintroduced winter-like conditions across the region, even as the season nears its end. While…