Date: 2025-05-30 12:40:26 Body: For a long we have heard about what Kashmiris want. Kashmiri Pandits have always been taken for granted. Everyone thinks that Kashmiri Pandits want to go back to Kashmir Valley, but is it true? After the Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from Kashmir Valley, several of the families started to rebuild their broken homes. As one of their greatest assets was knowledge, they started working on their necessities by working in offices and teaching their children. No KP child hasn't seen their parents grinding themselves and then yelling at them to study and get settled. Parents just wanted their kids to complete their studies and start earning. They have spent so many nights settling their kids that they don't want to return to Kashmir and start their old ways of living. Although it might not be true for each one of us, and some might want to go back and settle in Kashmir again, everyone knows that it is not possible to do the same. Now the question arises, what are politicians yelling about? Have they ever conducted a survey to determine the needs of KP families? THE ANSWER IS NO. Instead of working towards making KP families a simple target in Kashmir, there are two ways by which the Kashmiri Society can be saved today. These days, it seems as if Kashmiri Pandits have become "Chicken Targets" in Kashmir. What are the two options? 1. Create Community Security Teams: This is by far the most underrated ideology, and I don't think anyone would have talked about the same. I researched some time back and got to know that the government does have policies where some community members who live near border places are trained and provided weapons to defend themselves. These people actually defend their communities and work with law enforcement agencies of the Indian Government. At least KP families living in Kashmir will know that they are going to a war zone, and they will know that they can defend themselves in case any terrorist comes to their community to try and threaten their safety. Although it is easier said than done, it still makes sense to learn to defend yourself rather than being a mere "chicken-like target". 2. Work Towards Conserving Kashmiri Society: I don't think that the first point can ever be implemented, still, we can at least work towards conserving our Kashmiri Society by working on the following items. * Making it Mandatory to Attend Religious Rituals at Our Home * Making it Mandatory to Learn the Kashmiri Language for Our Kids and Us Too * Making it Mandatory as a Family Tradition to Visit Kashmir Every Year * Opening Kashmiri Society Schools * Opening Kashmiri Society Hospitals * Opening Kashmiri Society Job Centers, etc As a community, we have so many groups that have good funding. Some also have funding coming from international Kashmiri Societies, but still, we as community members are not able to create a single Kashmiri Society School or Hospital that would benefit our society! Making it mandatory to have a Kashmiri Subject for KPs in Jammu and Kashmir will help in safeguarding our language, which seems to be getting lost these days. Although some people are trying their best to preserve it, it still needs government intervention to make it mandatory in schools and colleges. Plus, we should work towards developing Hospitals and other Medical Outlets. There are several communities that have done it. For example, Sikhs have their schools and colleges that ensure that their kids get admission and resources for their overall development. Similarly, other communities also have similar institutions. Instead of attending meetings and deciding how we can go back to a place where, every year, KPs get murdered, we should focus on tightening the security in Kashmir and working towards safeguarding Kashmiri Culture by encouraging Kashmiri Kids to visit Religious Places in Kashmir. We should work towards having Safe Zones for Kashmiri Pandit Tourists during religious excursions. Currently, there are not many Sarai's or Lodging Places for Kashmiri people, especially the ones that are safe. Big hotels are there, but obviously, these are expensive, and sometimes we don't actually want to fund terrorism indirectly by living in their hotels. It will be better to have dedicated Army Protected Lodging for KP Families who come for Religious Activities to visit these places. This also makes sense because visiting these places makes a place more comfortable, or else these places will just be forgotten in time, as kids from KP Families do not visit so often to these places so often. There are many other things that we can do to ensure that there are more positive effects on Kashmiri Society, and we are not just planning to go back to Kashmir without having a proper road map. This should become the generational aspiration to preserve our Culture and Tradition and to settle in Kashmir slowly and steadily as the resources and Jobs increase. At least the elected or selected members, whichever they are, should try to focus on these things before thinking about going back to Kashmir to settle and harvest Kashmiri Pandits as "Chicken Targets".

Date: 2026-01-03 14:46:01 Tags: Kashmir, Srinagar, Home Private: No Body:

I am presently in Srinagar city with my family on a sightseeing tour of the Kashmir Valley. Along with us are the parents of my daughter-in-law. For them, this journey is filled with excitement and wonder. My daughter-in-law too is visibly thrilled. The recent snowfall in the higher reaches of Gulmarg, Sonamarg and other areas has added magic to their anticipation. Their conversations revolve around snow-covered mountains, chilly winds, photographs, and the sheer beauty of Kashmir.

I watch their excitement quietly. Their joy is genuine, innocent, and heartfelt—and I do not begrudge it. How can one not fall in love with Kashmir at first sight? The valley still carries an unmatched charm, a timeless beauty that captivates every newcomer. For them, Kashmir is a dream destination finally coming alive.

But for me, this journey is something entirely different.

I am not seeing Kashmir for the first time. I am not discovering it. I was born of this land. I belong to it in a way that cannot be explained to those who come here as visitors. Every road, every bend, every mountain silhouette stirs memories buried deep within me. And yet, as I walk through Srinagar today, I carry an unsettling feeling—I feel like an alien in my own homeland.

This is perhaps the most painful truth of my life.

While others admire the landscape, I search for familiarity that once existed. While they speak of hotels and sightseeing spots, I remember homes, neighbourhoods, temples, schools, and a way of life that once flowed naturally here. The land remains, but the life that made it mine has been ruptured. The continuity of belonging has been violently broken.

There is an invisible distance between me and my own soil.

As an aboriginal inhabitant of the Kashmir Valley, my relationship with this land is not seasonal or recreational. It is ancestral. It is emotional. It is spiritual. Yet decades of displacement, neglect, and silence have reduced me to a mere observer—someone who visits, not someone who belongs. I stand amidst the crowd, yet feel profoundly alone.

What hurts the most is the contrast.

I see my relatives enjoying Kashmir as a place of leisure, while I mourn it as a place of loss. I hear laughter where my heart recalls silence. I see excitement where my memories whisper grief. They will return with photographs and stories. I return with questions that have never found answers.

This trip has made one thing painfully clear to me: Kashmir welcomes everyone with open landscapes, but it has not yet healed its relationship with its own aboriginal children. For the world, it is paradise. For me, it is a wounded memory—beautiful, yes, but deeply scarred.

I walk through Srinagar with pride in my heritage, yet with a heaviness in my heart. I am home, and yet not home. I am present, and yet absent. This journey, meant to be a family outing, has quietly turned into an emotional reckoning—a reminder of what was taken away, and of a belonging that still waits to be restored.

Until that day comes, I remain a visitor in the land that once called me its own.

Date: 2025-06-05 12:57:20 Last Modified: 2025-06-05 17:14:03 by MithBooks Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Help, Relocation Private: No Body: Relocation is one of the toughest tasks in anyone's life. A person may need to relocate to another city due to job opportunities or higher education. I have personally seen cases where people had to relocate due to inadequate health facilities. Having said that, there are many people who travel across India because of the above-mentioned reasons. So, if you are traveling to Hyderabad from some other city, let's assume Jammu and Kashmir for now, there are a lot of things you might come across that might make you want to just leave this city. It is not specific to Hyderabad, but in any city you relocate to, there is this feeling for a few months that you may want to leave and go back to your hometown. But here is what we want to help you out. HYDERABAD IS A BIG CITY If you are coming from Jammu and Kashmir or some other small city, then Hyderabad will feel big as you will see that distances here are long as compared to what we have in our hometown. This is also because roads are bigger and traffic is heavier, because of which means it takes even more time to reach a particular destination. So, if you are coming to Hyderabad first time, pre-plan your journey across the city. STAY NEAR GACHIBOWLI If you have some work near the Financial District or IT Hub, consider taking a hotel near Gachibowli, as it will give you access to all the major parts of the city with nominal charges in cabs and autos. When I first came to Hyderabad, I had booked a Treebo hotel in Gachibowli, and my company was just 5 km from that hotel, and all major locations were 15 km approx. WEATHER The weather in Hyderabad is pleasant. Only 2 months there is really good heat, and that starts from March and April and ends in May. Mostly, whenever it gets too hot, it rains in the evening, so the weather remains kind of pleasant if you have good ventilation. The issue occurs if you are living in a crowded area where there is less ventilation, then it might get a bit suffocating. MOSQUITOES When I first moved to Hyderabad, a shopkeeper gave me advice, "There is no tension of bed bugs or anything in Hyderabad, but you should be careful of mosquitoes", and his words were real. I got dengue after 4 years, but that was because I had to stand on the road. After all, my bike slipped. Still, we should be careful of mosquitoes. RENTS ARE INCREASING There was a time when I got a 2 BHK for just INR 9500 per month, and that grew up to 15k per month after 4 years. Today, I believe you will get a decent 2 BHK for around 20k to 30k, depending upon the society. In our society, rents are as high as 75k to 80k with security and maintenance separate. So, you might have to do a bit of research before moving in. I would suggest checking for the Narsingi or Kokapet area if you have to go for companies in Gachibowli or the Financial District. This will keep you nearby to your office or important destinations. YOU WILL NEED A 2-WHEELER or 4-WHEELER TO TRAVEL Although Hyderabad is well connected with buses and cabs, having a 2-wheeler or 4-wheeler makes it easy for you to complete your day-to-day chores. As I had mentioned previously, distances are longer in Hyderabad, therefore, you may need a vehicle to make it easier for you and on budget as well to travel for longer distances, or Rapido or bike taxis are really great.

Date: 2025-11-05 08:33:30 Tags: Watch, Time, Horology, Watch Collection Private: No Body:

Let us take a stroll through the world of the automatic watch - yes, the kind of watch that winds itself so you do not have to awkwardly twist the crown like a medival torture device. We will keep all the important facts (because you asked) but make it a little more fun for your readers.

What is an Automatic Watch?

An automatic watch (also known as a self-winding watch) is a mechanical watch whose mainspring is wound automatically by the natural motions of the wearer. In plain English: you move your arm, the watch gets energy, you don't have to wind it manually - Hallelujah.

In contrast, a manual watch requires you to wind the crown by hand regularly. Think of it like pushing your car up a hill versus having it make itself.

How does an Automatic Watch work?

1. Inside the watch, there is a spiral spring called the mainspring. In a manual watch, you wind it via the crown.
2. In an automatic watch, there is an oscillating weight (a rotor) which pivots when you move (your wrist, arm, pocket, etc). This rotor uses your motion to wind the mainspring.
3. Some mechanisms wind only when the rotor moves in one direction; more sophisticated ones wind in both directions.
4. A typically fully-wound mainspring in an automatic watch can store about two days' worth of power reserve - so if you take off the watch and rest it on a table overnight, it should still tick.

Preventing Overwinding

Yup, the rotor keeps winding as you move - but what if the mainspring is already fully wound? That would be bad (over-tension, parts could break). So watchmakers use a slipping clutch or bridle mechanism: once the mainspring is fully wound, excess motion simply slips and doesn't overwind.

Slipping spring or bridle

The bridle is a little steel spring pressing against the barrel wall; when the mainspring is full, the bridle slips and prevents further winding. Invented/patented by one of the founders of Patek Philippe!

History of Automatic Watches

Pocket Watches:

• As early as the 1770s, watchmakers experimented with self-winding mechanisms for pocket watches: Abraham-Louis Perrelet in Switzerland (~1776) is one of the earliest credible inventors.
• These early versions used different types of weights: side-weight (on edge movement), center-weight, rotor-weight, and movement-weight. All are trying to harness motion.

Wrist Watches:

• After WWI, wrist watches became common, so self-winding mechanisms got renewed interest. 
• One of the first commercially successful wrist automatic watches was by John Harwood in 1923: the "bumper" type, where a weight swings back and forth ~180 degrees and bumps buffers.
• The brands like Rolex improved things: in the 1930s, they made a rotor that could spin 360 degrees and increased the energy storage up to 35 hours.
• Later on, in 1948, Eterna introduced ball bearings for the rotor mechanism - a key step in making automatic movements smoother and reliable.
• Even more advanced: in the 1960s/2000s, companies like Carl F. Bucherer introduced a rotorless design (a geared ring with a mass segment around the movement) for thinner watches.

Why you should try Automatic Watches?

• Convenience: You don't have to remember to wind your watch every day if you are wearing it - your wrist does the job.
• Mechanical artistry: Automatic watches are marvels of tiny engineering - gears, springs, rotors, clutches. Show off a bit of nerd cred.
• Vintage Charm and Modern Tech: They bridge centuries of watchmaking history and still look great today.
• Collectibility: Many watch lovers value automatic movements for their complexity and heritage.

A few little quirks

• If you take the watch off and it sits idle for days, it might stop, since your wrist is not moving to wind it.
• Automatic watches may be slightly thicker than manual ones because of the rotor and added parts. 
• Motion is the key: If you are extremely sedentary (desk job, little movement), the winding mechanism might not get enough juice, so some watches allow manual winding as a backup.

Imagine your watch as a tiny gym rat: every time you move your wrist, it lifts weights (the rotor), stores energy (the mainspring), and keeps on time — all without you having to wind it. That’s an automatic watch.

Date: 2025-08-31 08:01:28 Tags: Private: No Body:

The Sacred Rhythm of Ashtami

In Kashmiri Hindu tradition, Ashtami tithi (the eighth lunar day) is invested with great spiritual power. Each Ashtami is observed with fasting, prayer, and remembrance of the divine. Among them, the Shukla Paksha Ashtami of Bhadrapada month is especially sacred. For Kashmiri Pandits, it brings together multiple streams of devotion — the worship of Mata Raginiya (Kheer Bhawani of Tulla Mulla), the ancient pilgrimage to Harmukh–Gangabal in eastern Kashmir, the veneration of Maa Sharda, and the birth of Lal Ded, the saint-poetess who shaped Kashmiri spirituality. Thus, this single Ashtami is like a confluence where Devi, River, Mountain, and Mystic Song meet, mirroring the soul of Kashmir itself.

The day is closely linked with Mata Raginiya, worshipped at Tulla Mulla in Ganderbal. On this day, devotees keep fasts, offer kheer, and gather around her sacred spring to pray for protection, peace, and prosperity. The water of her shrine, which mystically changes colors, has long been regarded as an oracle of Kashmir’s destiny. Raginiya Bhagwati thus stands as a reminder of the protective Mother who watches over the Pandit community through cycles of fortune and trial.

Gange Ashtami and the Pilgrimage to Harmukh–Gangabal

The same day is revered as Gange Ashtami, dedicated to the holy waters of the Ganga. In Kashmir, this takes form as the sacred pilgrimage to Gangabal, a glacial lake at the foothills of the mighty Harmukh peak in eastern Kashmir. Harmukh is celebrated as the “Kailash of Kashmir”, an abode of Lord Shiva. On this Ashtami, Kashmiri Pandits would traditionally ascend to Harmukh, bathe in Gangabal’s icy waters, and perform shraddha rituals for their ancestors.

For them, Gangabal was their local Ganga, a direct outflow from Shiva’s locks. The pilgrimage bound the community to the sanctity of mountains and rivers, expressing Kashmir’s ancient way of worshipping nature as divinity.

Sharda Ashtami: The Goddess of Wisdom

This day is equally celebrated as Sharda Ashtami, invoking Maa Sharda (Saraswati), the goddess of learning and wisdom. Kashmir’s identity as Sharada Desh — the land of knowledge — stems from its historic association with Sharada Peeth, the great temple-university once renowned across the subcontinent. On this Ashtami, devotees pray for clarity of intellect and purity of speech, recalling Kashmir’s role as a cradle of philosophy, grammar, and scripture.

Birth of Lal Ded: Mystic Voice of Kashmir

The spiritual radiance of this Ashtami deepens with the fact that Laleshwari (Lal Ded, 1320–1392 CE), the mystic saint and poetess, was born on this very day. Her Vakhs (utterances), spoken in Kashmiri, are gems of world spirituality. Renouncing worldly bonds, she wandered as a seeker, teaching through simplicity that the divine dwells within all.

Her immortal vakh still echoes:

“Shiv chuy thali thali rozaan,

Mo zan hyond ta musalmaan.”

Meaning :- Shiva dwells in every being; Know no division of Hindu and Muslim.

Born on Sharda–Gange Ashtami, Lal Ded herself became a flowing river of wisdom and purity, embodying both the grace of the goddess and the power of the sacred waters.

Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami — known as Raginiya Ashtami, Gange Ashtami, Sharda Ashtami, and Lal Ded Jayanti — is a festival where the Mother, the River, the Mountain, and the Mystic unite. For the Kashmiri Pandit community, it is more than a ritual date: it is a cultural affirmation. It recalls their deep bond with Devi Raginiya, their pilgrimages to Harmukh–Gangabal, their scholarly legacy of Sharda, and their mystical inheritance from Lal Ded.

It is, in essence, a day when Kashmir itself is remembered in its wholeness — as land of the goddess, land of sacred waters, land of wisdom, and land of mystic song.

Date: 2025-07-07 10:16:44 Last Modified: 2025-07-09 07:02:07 by MithBooks Tags: Kashmir, Religion, Saints, God Private: No Body:

Born on July 3, 1898, in Srinagar's Bana Mohalla, Bhagwan Gopinath Ji was a spiritual luminary who illuminated the lives of countless devotees through his teachings and miracles. His birth anniversary is being celebrated today at various ashrams in Jammu, Srinagar, and other locations across India and abroad.

Early Life and Spiritual Journey

Bhagwan Gopinath Ji was born to Pandit Narayan Joo Bhan, a devout and spiritually inclined person, and Shrimati Haara Maali. After completing his middle-grade education at Mission School, he worked in various professions, including as a compositor in a printing press and also running a grocery store at Safakadal. However, his true calling lay in spirituality, and he eventually dedicated his life to intense meditation and self-realization.

Teachings and Philosophy

Bhagwan Gopinath Ji's teachings emphasized the importance of self-enquiry, honesty, and truthfulness. He believed in the unity of all humanity, transcending religious and cultural differences. His philosophy was rooted in the Trika school of Advaita Kashmir Shaivism, which emphasizes the ultimate reality of Shiva consciousness.

Some of his notable teachings include :

- God is one: He treats all alike, and there's no distinction between Hindus and Muslims.

- Meditate on OM: Meditation on the symbol OM can rid one of all ills.

- No discrimination: There's no one we can look upon as a stranger; all are one.

- Self-realization: It comes when one bids farewell to one's ego.

Miracles and Devotion

Bhagwan Gopinath Ji was known for his extraordinary spiritual powers, which included:

- Healing incurable diseases

- Blessing childless couples with children

- Mindreading and materialization

- Guiding seekers on their spiritual paths

His devotees believe that he was a jivanmukta, a liberated soul who had attained spiritual enlightenment while still in his physical body.

Legacy

Bhagwan Gopinath Ji's legacy continues to inspire and guide spiritual seekers worldwide. His ashrams in Jammu, Srinagar, and other locations serve as centers of spiritual growth and devotion. The Bhagwan Gopinath Ji Trust works tirelessly to promote his teachings and philosophy, ensuring that his message of love, compassion, and unity reaches a wider audience.

As we celebrate his birth anniversary, we honor the life and teachings of this extraordinary spiritual master, who continues to illuminate the path to self-realization and spiritual enlightenment for generations to come.

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Date: 2025-07-03 10:18:15 Tags: Artificial Intelligence, AI, Technology Private: No Body:

I was recently talking to a guy who works with one of the Big 4s, and got some awesome insights about how things have changed since AI has joined the workforce.

AI has been a real boon for corporations trying to step up their careers, as now they can work on projects that they know nothing about. This means aditional responsibilities and hence results in new career opportunities.

This was a shocker, because now many Data Analysts these days are working as Business Process Automators. Some people have transitioned from a low-paying HR job to jacked software development roles.

I have seen people developing software, simple Excel automation, and even complicated Apps Script codes using AI, and that too faster than a software developer, because a software developer usually takes time to write, and an AI just needs a correct prompt to generate the same code within seconds.

Several corporate firms have also developed their own AI systems that behave similarly to ChatGPT or Claude, which enables their employees to leverage their basic skills to work on harder projects.

I have recently also observed more software engineers searching for jobs, and that is because the expert ones don't work on simple automation, while the basic ones' work can be done by anyone in the company these days.

You don't need to hire a software developer to update your website; a fresher graduate can give prompts to AI Agents and keep your website updated for less than half the salary of a mid-level software engineer.

Motivated enough, and he can even write complex code or edit new software without prior knowledge.

1. Prompt Engineering is the New Niche

These days, people are moving towards Prompt Engineering and upgrading their prompting skills to excel in their corporate lives.

This is because proper prompts can not only help with generating codes, but can also help in improving overall business communication without the end user knowing, which usually results in being in the good books of your clients and boss.

New Generation, especially people who were born after 2015, have already adapted to AI and are basically dependent on its extreme usage.

2. Issues of using too much AI

Although it makes sense to use AI to complete your tasks, an over-dependency is not a good thing on the same. I have seen people making decisions by asking questions to AI Bots, and decisions that may have an effect on their whole life, like career, marriage, legal issues, etc.

These days, people have become incapable of making decisions when time demands. They are delusional and scared to make decisions without checking their phones.

Plus, when you get the whole world's knowledge in one place, you stop the process of learning. It's not about memorising, but the practice part that gets missed.

At the end, I would also like to mention the fact that AI is not absolutely accurate. Taking medicines, decisions, or important actions based on what AI has suggested can be dangerous and at least not so much productive for your personal growth and motivation.

Use AI, but for things that might not have a direct effect on your confidence and personality, or if it has, then a positive one.