#kashmir encounter

[sarvodayanews]

जम्मू-कश्मीर के राजौरी-कुपवाड़ा में 3 जगह एनकाउंटर, 3 आतंकियों को किया ढेर

[uniqueeval]

Security forces exchange fire with terrorists in Sopore, Jammu Kashmir

Exchange of fire at Watergam area of Sopore. Visuals deferred by unspecified time. | Photo Credit: Screenshot from X/@ANI An exchange of fire broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday (August 24, 2024), police said. The area was cordoned off and searches were underway, they said. Exchange of fire at Watergam area of #Sopore. Alert…

[kimskashmir]

Two soldiers killed, four others injured in encounter with militants in Anantnag

SRINAGAR — Two Army personnel died while four others were injured during a fierce gunfight with militants in a forest in Anantnag district of South Kashmir on Saturday, officials said. The conflict occurred during a cordon and search operation that was initiated by the security forces based on intelligence reports indicating the presence of militants in the remote Ahlan Gagarmandu forest. Two…

[pniindia]

Jammu-Kashmir Encounter: कश्मीर के बांदीपोरा में एक आतंकी को सुरक्षाबलों ने किया ढेर, जारी है सर्च ऑपरेशन

Jammu-Kashmir Encounter: स्थानीय पुलिस और सुरक्षा बलों की टीम ने Jammu-Kashmir के बांदीपोरा जिले के अरागाम इलाके में एक आतंकी को एनकाउंटर में ढेर कर दिया है। जानकारी के मुताबिक, दो आंतकियों के इलाके में छिपे होने की बात सामने आई है। जिसके बाद से ही पूरे इलाके की सुरक्षाबलों ने घेराबंदी कर दी है, साथ ही बाकि आंतकियों को ढूंढने के लिए सर्च ऑपरेशन चलाया जा रहा है।

[banglakhobor]

ফের রক্তাক্ত উপত্যকা, কাশ্মীরে এনকাউন্টারে শহিদ ৩ জওয়ান; জঙ্গিদের খোঁজে চলছে তল্লাশি !

কুলগাম : ফের রক্তাক্ত উপত্যকা ! জঙ্গিদের সঙ্গে গুলির লড়াইয়ে শহিদ তিন সেনা জওয়ান। জম্মু ও কাশ্মীরের কুলগাম জেলার ঘটনা। খবর ভারতীয় সেনা সূত্রের। স্থানীয় হালান জঙ্গল এলাকায় জঙ্গিরা জমায়েত করেছে। এই খবর পেয়ে যৌথভাবে তল্লাশি অভিযান শুরু করে ভারতীয় সেনা ও পুলিশ। শুক্রবার সন্ধে নাগাদ তল্লাশি অভিযান চলাকালীন এনকাউন্টার শুরু হয়ে যায় উভয়পক্ষের। নাগাড়ে গোলাগুলি শুরু করে জঙ্গিরা। পাল্টা জবাব দেয় বাহিনী।…

[kupwaratimes-fan]

North Kashmir Encounter: 01 militant killed, operation on

North Kashmir Encounter: 01 militant killed, operation on Srinagar, May 06: One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter at Karahama Kunzer area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday. Official sources told GNS, that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. Earlier Reports reaching GNS that a joint…

[gujjukathiyawadi]

Shopian Encounter: शोपियां में मारा गया जैश ए मोहम्मद का आतंकी कामरान उर्फ हनीफ, सुरक्षाबलों का अभियान जारी

Shopian Encounter: शोपियां में मारा गया जैश ए मोहम्मद का आतंकी कामरान उर्फ हनीफ, सुरक्षाबलों का अभियान जारी

श्रीनगर: जम्मू-कश्मीर के शोपियां जिले में शुक्रवार को सुरक्षा बलों और आतंकवादियों के बीच हुई मुठभेड़ हुई। इस दौरान सुरक्षाबलों ने जैश-ए-मोहम्मद का एक आतंकवादी मार गिराया। आतंकवादी की पहचान कमरान भाई उर्फ हनीस के तौर पर हुई है। मारा गया आतंकी कुलगाम और शोपियां इलाके में काफी सक्रिय था। पुलिस अभी भी इलाके में तलाशी अभियान चला रही है। गुप्त सूचना है कि इलाके में 2-3 और खूंखार आतंकी छिपे हो सकते…

[cartoonmirror]

Murder in Kashmir

[breaking-news-portal]

J&K: 3 JeM Terrorists Gunned Down In Twin Operations By Security Forces In Kulgam

J&K: 3 JeM Terrorists Gunned Down In Twin Operations By Security Forces In Kulgam

New Delhi: Three terrorists from Jaish e Mohammed outfit were gunned down by security forces in Jammu Kashmir’s Kulgam district in a twin operation in last 24 hours, reported news agency ANI. Among the the three terrorists killed, one belonged to Pakistan, the report added. The Jammu and Kashmir police received an intelligence input about the presence of terrorists in Kulgam’s Ahwatoo…

[kimskashmir]

Owaisi slams Centre over Doda attack, says govt failed to control militancy

HYDERABAD — Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre over the killing of four soldiers in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday accused the NDA regime of completely “failing” in not being able to control militancy. A day after four army personnel, including an officer, died after being injured in a gunfight with heavily…

[bwaldorf]

ramasha do you have any bollywood movie recs?? 🎤

omgggg em im so honored you thought of me!! 🫶🏼🩷

tbh i've sorta been on a journey of watching more bollywood (and south asian cinema in general), since there was a huge chunk of my life where i just never really kept up with releases and was sorta discouraged from watching it so my taste isn't the Most diverse (in terms of genres and years) but i'm working on it 😭 that said, here's my attempt at giving you a lot of different options, so hopefully there's something here that strikes your fancy hehe :3

lots will be under the cut bc im a huge YAPPER.... sorry. also, some of these haven't really aged that well and are sometimes more of just a nostalgic fav and/or ones i think are iconic so... take some of these recs with a grain of salt

some of my bigger personal faves:

om shanti om (2007) — it may hit more if you have a bit more exposure to bollywood cinema and its industry bc it references it a lot, but i still think it's an enjoyable movie regardless! (yes i am biased bc this is one of my fav bollywood movies ever + a huge nostalgic fav. plus SRK and deepika padukone.. can't go wrong there!)

haider (2014) — this movie is SOOOO good! i highly rec it 💞 it's an adaptation of hamlet, set within the backdrop of the 1995 kashmir conflicts. this is actually a part of trilogy of shakespeare adaptations by the director: the other two are maqbool (2003) which is macbeth and omkara (2006) which is othello

main hoon na (2004) — another SRK nostalgic fav

ghajini (2008) — it rips off christopher nolan's memento but i think it adds a lot of its own stuff too and i have a soft spot for it 😭

andhadhun (2018)

kahaani (2012)

tumbbad (2018)

amar singh chamkila (2024)

3 idiots (2009) — the most likely one that non regular bollywood watchers will know and deservedly so imo

gully boy (2019)

hum saath saath hain (1999) — okay not objectively the best movie.. but its a hugely nostalgic and comfort movie for me and i think its great if you wanna watch something that's heartfelt and doesn't have a ton of high stakes conflict

maine pyar kiya (1989) — same as above ☝🏼 i watched this one a lot as a kid

jab we met (2007)

devdas (2002) — worth it for at least the beautiful cinematography, costumes, and gorgeous talented cast

fanaa (2006) — plot is kinda messy at times but it was a real angst machine for me as a kid 😭

photograph (2019)

sir (2018)

bulbbul (2020) — tw for a rape scene though. sorry for the spoiler but it was genuinely really harrowing for me to watch so i think its important to mention

misc other movies i've seen:

qala (2022)

dil bole hadippa! (2009) — admittedly, i haven't rewatched this one in a long time so i can't totally say it holds up. it's a rip-off of she's the man, but … better….. TO ME. yes im speaking from nostalgia bc this is the one i saw first

badhaai do (2022) — this is technically a 'sequel' to the similarly titled movie badhaai ho (2018) but they're actually total standalones

gangubai kathiawadi (2022) — i have such mixed feelings about this one but it's a movie that really stuck with me ever since i watched it soooo yeah

raees (2017) — SRK looks unbelievably fine in that movie. need i say more?

koi mil gaya (2003) — it's a mix of both ET and close encounters of the third kind... but in my very biased, nostalgic opinion: better 🫣 there's also a few sequels, but i only really remember seeing krrish (2006)

josh (2000) — another entry to the SRK looks super gorgeous in this movie 😭 this is basically a desi west side story

go goa gone (2013) — not the best to me, but its a bollywood zombie movie! which was a very new concept to me in that industry so ofc i had to throw it in there

chennai express (2013)

mohabbatein (2000)

dilwale dulhania le jayenge (1995) — had to include this for SRK reasons and also bc it's a massively impactful movie in the industry so i'd be remiss not to

andaz apna apna (1994)

ek ladki ko dekha toh aisa laga (2019)

jaane tu.. ya jaane na (2008)

aaja nachle (2007)

munna bhai mbbs (2003)

gangs of wasseypur - part 1 (2012) — i've only seen the first one in this series but if you want a somewhat slower, meditative, gangster movie this one def fits the bill

what's your raashee? (2009) — can't remember how well this ages (i think it was pretty mid?) but the concept is fun! priyanka chopra plays 12 girls: each personifying a different zodiac sign as the main guy tries to find his soulmate 😭

taare zameen par (2007) — you'll also see this listed as 'like stars on earth' sometimes

amar akbar anthony (1977)

don (2006) — villainous SRK? sign me up! he actually has multiple movies where he's this sorta antihero/"antivillain" type character. and even a few where he's a straight-up villain. i've been trying to get through all of those bc i just love his range

anjaam (1993) — an example of the aforementioned thing ☝🏼 SRK plays a genuinely terrible guy here, and i love how it actually challenges a lot of the tropes that bollywood tends to use in its romances and shows how creepy and stalkerish they actually are (despite it being typically framed in the narrative otherwise)

partner (2007) — i recently found out it was basically ripping will smith's hitch 😭 i haven't seen that one so i can't say which is better, but if you enjoyed that one, you'll probably be into this one too. it's very unserious and not the Best. but i watched it a lot as a kid

aaja nachle (2007)

roadside romeo (2008) — okay this is a very unserious, low budget animated movie rec. it's soooo so silly and dumb but if you're in the market for smth like that, this is an amusing one for that

welcome (2007) — i gotta rewatch this one bc i don't remember a lot but it seems like a lot of tomfoolery and shenanigans

my name is khan (2010) — another one i gotta rewatch for its politics but i figured i'd throw it in regardless

black (2005)

kal ho naa ho (2003)

kuch kuch hota hai (1998)

sholay (1975)

hungama (2003)

some from my watchlist that i haven't seen yet:

(as if this list needed to be any longer.... but anyways! including these bc i think they seem promising/interesting and i think they introduce More variety of genres/time periods than the ones before)

ijaazat (1987)

thappad (2020)

udaan (2010)

merry christmas (2024)

chhoti si baat (1976)

hindi medium (2017)

the lunchbox (2013) — heard LOTS of good things about this one!

lipstick under my burkha (2017)

neerja (2016)

queen (2014)

rajnigandha (1974)

kaagaz ke phool (1959)

anand (1971)

paheli (2005) — it's a mainstream bollywood remake of duvidha (1973)

baadshah (1999)

monica, o my darling (2022)

madhumati (1958)

raaz (2002)

satya (1998)

highway (2014)

oh darling! yeh hai india! (1995)

pyaasa (1957)

sardar udham (2021)

awaara (1951)

shree 420 (1957)

kaminey (2009)

mahal (1949)

chandigarh kare aashiqui (2021)

bunty aur babli (2005)

talvar (2015)

duplicate (1998)

lootera (2013)

mughal-e-azam (1960)

baazigar (1993)

trapped (2017)

fire (1996) — a hugely significant movie in explicitly showing a wlw relationship in bollywood. i believe it was the first in that regard?

stree (2018)

piku (2015)

english vinglish (2012)

umrao jaan (2006) — there's also an earlier version of this movie with the same title that came out in 1981! i haven't seen either yet so i can't say which is better

jodhaa akbar (2008)

darr (1993) — big movie for villain SRK enthusiasts if that interests you too like it does me 🤭

zindagi na milegi dobara (2011)

dil dhadakne do (2015)

dear zindagi (2016)

special 26 (2013)

badla (2019)

mardaani (2014)

raman raghav 2.0 (2016)

peepli live (2010)

drishyam (2015)

[evyonagray]

I've been recently obsessed with this, and i just needed to share this with all of you...

Summary

"Echoes in the Valley"  is a tale of healing, resilience, and the transformative power of human connection, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, love has the power to illuminate our path forward.

Echoes in the Valley by bonsaiwrites.

Our protagonist, Sakhi, in a chance of faith, finds herself on a solo journey to the snowy mountains of Kashmir, on her way to meet her online friend, Pihu, for the first time in person.

Her journey is filled with both wonderment at the view around her and the sense of kinship she feels with the people she meets on this journey, including the handsome stranger she met on the train a few days ago.

This is a story about a chance encounter that lead to a once in a lifetime kind of friendship, and friends that, with time, eventually become like family.

Its about finding yourself in a completely new place, surrounded by strangers. looking around and realizing your not alone because these people who you hadn't even known the name of a few days ago have provided you with their friendship, their understanding, and the sense of belonging you had been searching for.

[baby-dragons-art]

The halls of Barad-Bur

{Encountering the very last person she wanted to see in the last place she wanted to be.}

Sauron X OC

《Short story from the tale of Sauron and the Haradrim Rejha》

Read more below

"We have waited too long." Nedir said as he stood rigidly, the weight of his burden heavy. The members of the garrison shifted in silent agreement. It had been too long...

An hour or so had passed since the envoy of Haradrim were ordered in this corridor to await further instruction. Each carried a precious load of iron clad chests, bundles, and sacs, all filled to the brim with offerings. Harad was a loyal subject of Mordor. But loyalty was not always enough to secure the protection and graces of their benefactor. Harad had other resources besides fighting men and Oliphaunts.

Kashmir, insence, rare spices, ancient Harad text and lore all this and more were given as tribute for the favor of Mordor. It was a great honor for this garrison of 15 to ensure the safety of Harad in this way. But it was a heavy burden and not without danger.

Rehja readjusted the sac over her shoulder. The load she bore was an assortment of rare spices from various regions of Harad. The scent of which was so pungent that it wafted about the corridor. It was not an unplesant smell. Earthy tones that hid a sharp sting on the tongue were highly sought after with her people and clearly with Mordor. Were she anywhere else, the scent would have been pleasant.

However, the corridor the garrison stood in was anything but comfortable. The hall was long. Too long. It stretched to the left and right into darkness where no light could reach. The obsidian walls carved masterfully, stretched upwards and over like a cage. Their height seemed immeasurable, arching high above.... adorned with watchful horrors.

Beasts of some unknown dread prowled down the walls, perminelty snarling. The detail was prestine. The effect, horrifying. Rehja refused to look up into the black skulls or glanced above to whatever hellish scene were carved to torment them.

Nedir paced uneasily. They should have been seen by now, delivered their load, and be gone. Though this garrison was an ally and servant to mordor, that did not guarantee their safety in every situation.

This was Barad-dur and not just the lower levels but the palace wings. They were scum of the earth in this place. Inconsequential. He shuddered a thought at tales of the servants that stalked these halls. Men... changed by magic. Different. Wrong.

Sighing, he carefully placed the chest in his hands down and looked back on his people. "Not long now." He reassured. "Not long. When we have delivered our offering, we shall make camp in Odûn and celebrate properly." He said, nodding as a small hum of encouragement emminated from the group.

"Yes. The skins of wine will do, I think. Then tomorrow we will make the-..."

Nedir was interrupted when a stark waft of air and the sliding of rock against rock broke the silence. From the side wall, adjacent them, doors of immense height opened unto darkness. None had noticed the doors until they opened, astonished how doors of such size had been so close but obscured.

Nedir looked back, startled but cooed for his people to remain calm. They were an example of Harad, regardless of who they met, it was imperative all be at their best.

From the doors walked a tall cut of darkness that seemed to guide across the floor. This individual was unlike the palace stuards Nedir had seen before. They were not lavishly dressed or absurdly decorated in finery. No. Not a guard, not a nazgûl, not a uruk.

Simply black. Black upon black robes covering the entirety of the person. Only small glints of gold hinted at embroidery within the fabric and upon a crown that rested atop the dark veiled head. This pillar of shadow walked toward them yet did not pay them mind, almost walking past the group completley.

No one in the party spoke or made a move. However, perhaps at the strong, allurings cent of their burdens, the individual slowed to a stop and raisded their head.

Now Nedir could see. An encounter far more dangerous than any he had anticipated was before them. The moment the individual turned and looked back on his people, a soft but clear glow eminated from the veil. It cast two lamp like hues of red that beamed down on them, almost casting a halo like glimer about the head and crown.

Nedir only needed to witness those lamps behind the veil to fall on his hands and knees in an instant. He uttered one word in their own language that caused his people to reverently put down their burdens and bow to the floor as well.

"Anattar." Nedir dared not speak the given name, not here, not here, not before /him/. Sauron.

The robed figure stood still in the corridor, the fiery eyes looking individually at the group, appraising them and their many gifts. Rehja kept stone still on the floor, her heart in her ears as she dared to open her eyes and watch from under her brow. She could see nothing but the floor, it's reflection and the warm casting of light that shifted over them. When the light fixed on her, she closed her eyes immediately, not moving an inch.

An eternity seemed to pass in mere seconds. She could hear heavy footsteps and the hiss of fabric slithering toward her. An oppressive heat grew to her left side, growing like a wild fire. Something brushed against her, shuffled with in her sac, then drew back.

The heat and foot steps slowly moved away down the corridor until, at last, they were well away from their hearing. Nedir was the first to raise his head. Then, slowly, the rest of his people lifted their gaze. Rehja sighed anxiously, rubbing sweat from her brow as she looked at her garrison. None were harmed.

At her side, she saw her sac had been opened, and smaller sacs from with in littered the floor. Gasping, she reached in and took inventory of what was there. After a moment, she announced with shock, anxiety, and slight distaine.

"...He took the saffron."