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Depiction of Kashmiri Identity in Diaspora Works

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  • Aabirou Jahan

    (M. A English, Central University of Kashmir)

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Suitcases Packed with memories, languages stitched into accents, recipes whispered across generations - this is the living archive of diaspora. This article provides an extensive and affirmative examination of Kashmiri identity within diasporic literature, focusing on memory as a mechanism for cultural preservation in Rahul Pandita’s “Our Moon Has Blood Clots†(2013), the intricate interplay of moral complexity and identity negotiation in Mirza Waheed’s “The Collaborator†(2011), and the dynamics of identity, hybridity, and belonging in Siddhartha Gigoo’s “The Garden of Solitude†(2011) as critically analyzed by Saikat Ghosh. It integrates the salad bowl metaphor, representing cultural coexistence, and diaspora consciousness, embodying an enduring connection to the homeland. This study celebrates the resilience, cultural pride, and communal strength embedded in these narratives, offering a detailed and accessible analysis that reflects the transformative power of Kashmiri diasporic literature.

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  • Aabirou Jahan, 2025. "Depiction of Kashmiri Identity in Diaspora Works," International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, RSIS International, vol. 14(8), pages 437-440, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:ijltem:v:14:y:2025:i:8:a:1629
    DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2025.1408000053
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