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Arinimal an Enigma? – by M.K Raina

Arinimaal, the poetess wife of Bhawanidas Kachroo, a Persian poet himself, was born, as we understand from the available literature, sometime in 18th century. It is said that like Lalla Ded and Habba Khatoon, her family life was unhappy, which was the main source of inspiration for her poignant poetry. Ultimately Bhawanidas Kachroo deserted her and she lived mostly in her father’s home.

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Praagaash – Net-Journal of Project Zaan

Project Zaan & Praagaash

Dedicated to our Heritage, Our Language & Our Culture.

Project Zaan was jointly undertaken by Lalla-Ded Educational and Welfare Trust and Kashmiri Pandits’ Association, Mumbai in the year 1998-99. A group of people consisting of Late Shri J.N.Kachroo (Ex. Principal, National High School, Srinagar and main inspiration behind the movement), Late Shri J.L.Manwati (then President, Kashmiri Pandits’ Association, Mumbai), Late Shri Onkar Aima (Actor and Social Worker), Shri P.N.Wali (Ex. Executive Director, Life Insurance Corporation of India), Smt. Neelam Trakru (Educationalist), Shri Uday Upendra Mattoo (then Director, Human Resources Development, Colgate Polmolive) and Shri M.K.Raina (Civil Engineer) worked dedicatedly on the project. Shri M.K.Raina was appointed as Convener. Continue reading “Praagaash – Net-Journal of Project Zaan”