A Teacher Affects Eternity

Afshana talks about the profession of teaching before it became just another job(Ms. Syeda Afshana, 34, was born in Srinagar. She attended the Vishwa Bharti High School in Rainawari, Srinagar, and the Government Women’s College in Srinagar where she received a...

Turning a new Leaf: 30,000 Books Sold in Five Days

Sahitya Akademi book exhibition generates good response. Kudos to Ajim Hajini, the convenor of the eventUmi Salma Reshi (Rising Kashmir)Srinagar: The five day book exhibition cum sale organised by Sahitya Akademi in collaboration with Meezan Publishers at State...

Valley Carpet and Shawl Industry is in Deep Trouble

Carpet, Shawl Industry In Deep SlumpSrinagar: The carpet and shawl weaving industries, which have the status of being the backbone of Kashmir handicrafts, are on a sharp decline, throwing thousands of artisans and craftsmen and their families into acute financial and...