The Destruction of Dal

Indifference and greed lead to expected consequencesTussle Ruins Dal LakeSrinagar: As the ‘Incredible India’ tries to promote Kashmir as the prime tourist destination, at its heart a lingering conflict is polluting the waters and future of tourism in this Himalayan...

Tourism 101

It should be obvious that without recreational sports even a beautiful meadow can lose its luster‘No Adventure Sport Makes Gulmarg Boring’Asem MohiuddinGulmarg: As the name Gulmarg strike to your ears, the mesmerizing beauty, scenic splendors and serene atmosphere is...

“We Want Tourists!” – Now Read the Reality

Yusuf narrates the harrowing experience of a tourist group wishing to explore Gurez and implores J&K Government not to promote tourism in frontier locations without adequate infrastructure and courtesy staff(Mr. Mohammad Yusuf, 57, was born in the Dalgate area of...

Gross Deficiencies in Healthcare in Kashmir

Sarosh succinctly highlights urgent needs in the healthcare in Kashmir in an editorial in the Physicians Academy June 2011 edition(Dr. Sarosh Ahmed Khan, MD, 48, was born in Srinagar. He pursued his initial schooling from the Victoria High School in Bombay (now called...

The Art of Weaving Native Kashmiri Floor Mats

Iqbal looks at the art of making of traditional flooring in Kashmir which is fast disappearing(Mr. Iqbal Ahmad, 49, was born in Parigam Chek, Kulgam. He is a graduate with Diploma in Numismatics, Archaeology and Heritage. He is an archaeologist, writer, and a cultural...