Greaterkashmir iconGreaterkashmirSep 9, 2026 ~1 min source read

Cultural activities signal changing social atmosphere in Kashmir: Darakhshan Andrabi

"Such platforms offer a vital opportunity to present the Valley's, creativity, and evolving identity to a global audience," she said. Addressing the four-day festival, themed 'Rang-e-Cinema', at SKICC Srinagar, Andrabi said Kashmir had "once again regained its vibrancy" and that such platforms could showcase the region's cultural heritage, creativity and evolving identity to a global audience.

Cultural activities signal changing social atmosphere in Kashmir: Darakhshan Andrabi

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"Such platforms offer a vital opportunity to present the Valley's, creativity, and evolving identity to a global audience," she said.

She said the visible public participation and increasing cultural activities reflected the changes taking place in the region.

The happiness seen on the faces of people here, I credit it to PM Modi," she said.

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"Such platforms offer a vital opportunity to present the Valley's, creativity, and evolving identity to a global audience," she said. She said the visible public participation and increasing cultural activities reflected the changes taking place in the region. The happiness seen on the faces of people here, I credit it to PM Modi," she said.

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  • Addressing the four-day festival, themed 'Rang-e-Cinema', at SKICC Srinagar, Andrabi said Kashmir had "once again regained its vibrancy" and that such platforms could showcase the region's cultural...
  • Andrabi said the people of Kashmir carried happiness in their hearts and eyes.

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Srinagar, Sep 8: J&K Waqf Board Chairperson Dr Darakhshan Andrabi on Tuesday said the growing cultural activities and public participation in Kashmir indicate a changing social atmosphere, as the Valley hosts its maiden International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir (IFFJK). Andrabi described the public participation in IFFJK as a significant cultural development in Jammu and Kashmir, saying such initiatives could help reconnect Kashmir with the global community while creating new opportunities for local youth. "I really feel good today for the first time.

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