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Abdul Qayoom Khan, known as Nazar Boniyari, born on January 2, 1949, in Trikanjan, Kashmir, emerged as a pioneering figure in Pahari and Urdu literature. Despite familial backgrounds distant from poetry, his passion for writing blossomed early. Educated at the University of Kashmir, he pursued Urdu literature, paving the way for a distinguished career in education. Boniyari's influence transcended roles, shaping the literary and cultural landscape of Kashmir. His contributions to preserving regional languages and advancing Pahari culture were profound. An anchor and writer, his talents reached diverse platforms. Despite personal setbacks like a fire destroying his library, his legacy endures, inspiring generations. His recent passing leaves a void in the Pahari community, yet his impact reverberates, immortalizing his multifaceted brilliance. ....
Book 'Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: Reason, Religion and Nation' by Professor Shafey Kidwai debunks myths and reevaluates the life of the founder of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). The biography explores Sir Syed's contributions as a religious scholar, journalist, reformist, and his belief in the complementarity of science and faith. The book offers fresh insights into his life and rectifies misreported details, highlighting his support for freedom of expression and patriotism. ....
With many printing presses and lot many newspapers around, the journalists in Jammu and Kashmir attempted and constituted many associations to articulate the issue the media was confronted with. ....
Successive rulers before and after 1947 have remained reluctant in encouraging English journalism in Jammu and Kashmir. Fighting odds, restrictions and outright denial of permissions, the English media always existed in the erstwhile state but never became the mainstay. ....
It took a long time to undo the government’s monopoly over the printing press. Scholar Nayeem Showkat details the evolution of the printing facility and allied newspaper sector in Jammu and Kashmir since 1858 Four centuries past the invention of Gutenberg’s press, dotted by fervent production o. ....