by Kashmir Forum | Mar 18, 2012 | Blog
Encroachments are resulting in drying of ponds The Disappearing Ponds of Kashmir Srinagar: Thirty years ago, Avend village in the south Kashmir district of Shopian was also called ‘Talaab Gaam’ because of dozens of fresh water ponds surrounding it. All but... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 18, 2012 | Blog
Sad to say, but even in comparison with Jammu city Srinagar has 25 times more population living in slums as elites squeeze poorer sections of the society to inner city pockets Srinagar – City of Slums Under the Rule of Urban Elite Jammu: It may sound... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 18, 2012 | Blog
Massive adulteration in food supply is leading to alarming rise in cancer deaths. On the other hand improved lifestyle is reducing “kangri cancers.” Two reporta Top 10 Cancers Afflict Valley Nazir Ganaie Srinagar: One of the most dreaded diseases, cancer,... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 18, 2012 | Blog
Proof that wages have gone up so high that outsourcing even at the bottom-most rung pays off Safaiwala’s Now Outsource Safai Mudasir Tariq Lone (Kashmir Monitor) Srinagar: It seems that outsourcing has arrived in Kashmir, that too in a big way. If over the last few... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 11, 2012 | Blog
Zeenat opens a Pandora’s Box ahead of the International Women’s Day (March 8) with disturbing facts and figures, followed by a news item about rising suicide rates among women (Ms. Zeenat Zeeshan Fazil, 27, was born in Srinagar, Kashmir. She did her... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 11, 2012 | Blog
Roshan says celebrating Women’s Day is a good idea, but wonders if there ever will be a change in the society (Ms. Roshan Ara, 45, was born in Warihama, in Budgam district. She attended the Government High School Aripanthan, and the Government Higher Secondary... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 11, 2012 | Blog
In recognition of the International Women’s Day (on March 8), Adfar’s moving commentary on the state of women after marriage is both heart rendering and a sad reflection on society that wishes to remain passive on this issue (Mr. Syed Adfar Rashid Shah,... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 11, 2012 | Blog
An eye opening commentary in the Kashmir Monitor speaks for all Srinagarites …. Srinagar Crying By Citizen Journalist Srinagar: The present administration in Kashmir claims to be honest. But the officials and the ministers cannot see the the mess that has become... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 3, 2012 | Blog
Junaid takes a leap of faith with conviction that deserves an all round applause. He explains his reasons for joining murky politics of a corrupt State. However, Ghulam Jeelani is unimpressed, saying what amounts to, “been there, done that.”... by Kashmir Forum | Mar 3, 2012 | Blog
Ayaz sees signs of an emerging civil society (Mr. Mohammad Shafi Ayaz, 47, was born in Anantnag, and continues to live in the same town. He studied in various state schools, colleges and universities. He has completed his MBA, and is a Certified Associate of the...