Kashmir’s Glorious Past

Ashraf highlights the unique and independent history of the Kashmir region, relying on some old and some recent manuscripts (Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Fazili, 68, was born in Srinagar. He received his early schooling from the Government Middle School, Nowhatta, Srinagar,...

All Fresh Water Bodies are Dying

Majeed notes that public focus on Dal and Nigeen lakes is like seeing a couple of trees while missing a bigger, more threatening, aspect of the whole forest (Dr. Abdul Majeed Kak, 64, was born and in Nowhatta, Srinagar. He received his primary education from the...

The Bygone Era

Zahid takes the reader to the time when life was at peace with calm waters of the Dal (Mr. Zahid G. Mohammad, 63, was born and raised in Srinagar. He earned his Master’s degree in English literature from the Kashmir University and has completed a course in Mass...

At Your Risk

Ifran says that the famed lake of yesteryears attracts more fear than enjoyment now DEADLY DAL LAKE Irfan Hashim (Greater Kashmir) At a time when the state government claims that attempts were being made to attract more of tourists to Kashmir, a visit to the banks of...

Truly a Black Day!

Politicians may not care, but to Kashmir’s physically challenged people, the International Day for Persons with Disabilities is like no other. Javed’s moving tribute followed by reports on various demonstrations held in the valley, followed by...