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Kashmiri pandits:
Total visitors till date : 1,50,000
Impact: The cause of the Kashmiri Pandits has
been taken far and wide and the debate will yield
results. It gives an impetus to the already existing
campaign by several like minded organisations
and brings about a common platform. Thanks to
volunteers of FACT India and HJS the cause through
the exhibition has travelled in India and abroad.
ASRU:
An exhibition on Minorities in Bangladesh:
Total visitors till date: 1, 20,000
Impact: The minorities in Bangladesh including
the Ahmediyas and chakmas as well as christians
and Budhists has been portrayed both with help
of Media reports and actual pictures. The result
a debate over the state of the mnorities brought
before the world. See the copy of the letter of
support by Two US congress men.
Aurangazeb:As he was according to Moghul Records
Debate kindled in rural India on Aurangzeb and
his philosophy of "you dont subscribe to
my views and you are dead". The Philosophy
of radical Islam has been exposed and the moderate
Islam like the Sufi Darashikoh and akbar are encouraged.
IN THE PRESS
Some exhibitions are not only likely to raise a debate, but also have nostalgia value THE HINDU 16th Feb 2007
All make for more than impactful depictions. Indian Express Pune 10th Oct'07
Relating the ruthless regime of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb to religious extremism in today's world may seem non-realistic. Times of India Pune 10th Oct 07
Much has been said and written about Maratha warrior-king Chattrapati Shivaji, but considering the far-reaching reign of Shivaji and his life as a warrior, much is yet to meet the public eye. Times of India
Pune is being honoured again, because of its rich culture and convenient location. The city has been chosen to house a Rs 200 crore project on Indian history. Indian Express Pune
The works offer valuable insights into a dark and turbulent period that marked the beginning of the fall of the Moghol Empire. Times of India Bangalore March 17th 2007
A Glimpse of a Tragedy Without an End. This exhibition, held at the George R Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, USA, focused on the fate of Kashmiri Pandits and apparently attracted some 15,000 viewers. India Abroad (Rediff) Sept 23rd 2005
Heart-rending pictures depicting the tragic plight of Kashmiri Pandits, their selective killings, mass cremations, exodus and refugee life since 1990 due to terrorism in Kashmir drew thousands of people. The Tribune 28th Aug 2005
An exhibition depicting the plight of Hindus displaced by militancy in Jammu and Kashmir Tribune 3rd July 2005
The efforts of HRCBM and FACT did cut ice among Congressmen and key policymakers who took time out of their busy schedule to have a look at what was at display. Indo-American news 08th Mar'07
I am optimistic that due to this effort by HRCBM and FACT, members of Congress will be educated "as to the extreme challenge and persecution faced by Hindus, Buddhist and Christians due to the threat posed by Islamist fundamentalism in Bangladesh". Ed Royce (RCA)
"It serves as an important reminder to the international community that we must remain vigilant in preventing violence, suffering and loss around the world." Joseph Crowley co-chair of Congressional Caucus for Bangladesh
"I am very involved with this matter (the alleged ethnic cleansing of the Kashmiri Pandits by Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in the Valley)"Sheila Jackson-Lee Texas Democrat
The exhibit highlights the need for the Bangladeshi government to continue its efforts to end crimes and abuses against minorities in the country." Frank Pallone, Jr,
FACT exhibit is the first of its kind to visually depict the terrorism in Kashmir. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the Kashmir Task Force.
Many who saw the exhibition, were appalled at the sufferings of the community. Outlook 28th Aug 2005
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