by Kashmir Forum | Jul 13, 2009 | Blog
Afshana records the moment when Kashmir lost its moral compass and the society began to reap what it had sowed(Ms. Syeda Afshana, 35, was born in Srinagar. She attended the Vishwa Bharti High School in Rainawari, Srinagar, and the Government Women’s College in... by Kashmir Forum | Jul 13, 2009 | Blog
Iqbal says that artisans who worked on Harwan terracotta tiles seem to exhibit a high degree of sophistication(Mr. Iqbal Ahmad, 48, was born in Parigam Chek, Kulgam. He is a graduate with Diploma in Numismatics, Archaeology and Heritage. He is an archaeologist,... by Kashmir Forum | Jul 13, 2009 | Blog
Aamir suggests that conflict between human and wildlife population is emerging as a major conservation issue worldwide(Mr. Aamir Bin Masood, 28, was born and raised in Srinagar. He graduated from the Sri Partap College, Srinagar, and pursued his Master’s degree... by Kashmir Forum | Jul 8, 2009 | Blog
Arjimand analyzes J&K’s case to the 13th Finance Commission of India(Mr. Arjimand Hussain Talib, 34, is a columnist/writer and a development professional who matriculated from Tyndale Biscoe Memorial School in 1991. He subsequently graduated with a... by Kashmir Forum | Jul 8, 2009 | Blog
Afshana says that the biggest tragedy of changed Kashmir is that most of its intellectuals and thinkers are on the payroll of different public and private sector companies(Ms. Syeda Afshana, 35, was born in Srinagar. She attended the Vishwa Bharti High School in... by Kashmir Forum | Jul 8, 2009 | Blog
Rashid describes various deficiencies in the state official machinery to conduct professional forensic medical examinations, but the truth is that there is a lack of professionalism in all walks of life in Kashmir(Dr. Rashid Para, 41, was born in Naira village in the... by Kashmir Forum | Jul 8, 2009 | Blog
The art of making Kani Shawl may die for want of artisansKANI SHAWLNazia Akhtar (Greater Kashmir)Srinagar: A wonderful trade of Kashmir known world over for its beauty of art is currently facing difficult times with artisans leaving this trade citing low wages. The... by Kashmir Forum | Jul 8, 2009 | Blog
Yet another proof that things only go from bad to worse in KashmirBarzulla industrial estate in shamblesSrinagar: For prosperity of the industrial sector, state government’s Industrial Policy 2004 promises “improved infrastructure and support services, with emphasis... by Kashmir Forum | Jul 4, 2009 | Blog
Shujaat draws from experience to give some friendly advice. But are “vested interests” listening?(Syed Rafiuddin Bukhari, 72, was born in Kreri in Baramulla District. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Kashmir Media Group that publishes the English daily,... by Kashmir Forum | Jul 4, 2009 | Blog
Arif writes about a night to remember at the Tagore Hall when Kashmiri children born away from Kashmir connected with natives, leading to an editorial pleading for return of pluralism in the Valley (two reports)(Mr. Arif Bashir, 25, was born in Check-e-Ferozpora,...