Jhelum Valley Civilization

Ashraf’s interpretation of Kashmir’s ancient history (Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Fazili, 68, was born in Srinagar. He received his early schooling from the Government Middle School, Nowhatta, Srinagar, and from M.P. High School, Baghi Dilawar Khan in Srinagar....

The Land Across Zojila

Javed addresses some of the hardships faced by people living in Kargil (Mr. Javed Naqi, 29, was born in Kargil, Ladakh. He did his schooling from Suru Valley Public School, Kargil. Javed earned a B.Sc. in General Science and a M.Sc. in Zoology (Parasitology) from...

Where Corruption is a Way of Life

Shafi addresses some critical issues pertaining to the State Vigilance Commission (SVC) (Mr. Shafi A. Athar, 54, was born in Khrew and completed his high school education at the Government High School in Khrew. He graduated from the Sri Pratap College Srinagar, and...

The Return

Adfar reminisces regarding the return of Kashmir’s indigenous people – Pandits on the International Migrants Day The Political Sociology of Pandit Return (Mr. Syed Adfar Rashid Shah, 28, was born in Watlar, Ganderbal. He did his basic schooling at the...

Lal Ded Heritage Center

Another feather in the cap of Saleem (Mr. Mohammad Saleem Beg, 60, was born and raised in Srinagar. He was educated at the S.P. College and the Gandhi Memorial College, receiving his Bachelor’s degree from the latter. He was awarded a EEC fellowship in 1998...

Tourism is a Viable Career Option in Kashmir

Rauf is interviewed by the Kashmir Images (Mr. Rauf Tramboo, 53, was born and raised in Srinagar. He completed his school education at the Islamia High School located at Rajori Kadal, and his college degrees – B.Com. and LLB (Hons.) – from Islamia College...

What a Shame

Kashmir loses its cultural heritage to bollywood glitz Bhand Pather, Wanwun, Nendi Ba’eth are now things of past Mukhtar Ahmad (Kashmir Images) Srinagar: Once a fad thing in the valley, the traditional folk songs have become a thing of the past as the arrival of...

“Go South, Young Man”

Kashmiri youth look for greener pastures, but not without some degree of trepidation 1,000 Youths Get Jobs Outside Valley Bashaarat Masood (Indian Express) Srinagar For more than a thousand youth, this is a dream opportunity to showcase their talent in the corporate...

The Unsaid Truth

The Chief Minister comments on the lack of electric power in the valley. Power is purchased at great cost from the Northern Grid since Kashmiris mostly “steal the juice” OMAR TWEETS… Monday, 02 01 2012 09:38 * Extent of loss in metered areas is much higher...

Sun City

Ashraf recalls the origins of the great ancient city named Srinagar (Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Fazili, 68, was born in Srinagar. He received his early schooling from the Government Middle School, Nowhatta, Srinagar, and from M.P. High School, Baghi Dilawar Khan in Srinagar....