In Defense of the Distance Education

Naseem says that distance education offers an opportunity to thousands of students who are left out of the mainstream of education(Syed Naseem Zaffar, 40, was born in Sopore and raised in Bandipora. He completed his high school and higher secondary education from...

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Monisa suggests a change for the better(Ms. Monisa Qadri, 24, was born and raised in Srinagar. She has been a Mallinson Girl and studied bio-chemistry at the Women’s College, Srinagar. She has studied mass communications and journalism from Kashmir University,...

Inportance of Good Teachers

Maroof argues in defense of teachers who impart intellect to the civil society(Dr. Muhammad Maroof Shah, 31, was born in Kunan, Bandipore. He has pursued a career in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry, completing Bachelors’s degree in veterinary sciences...

Breaking Down Societal Barriers

Imtiyaz’s gaze is transparent. He wishes others would also do away with barriers of caste, creed and color(Mr. Imtiyaz Ahmad Aafreen, 25, was born in Kanir Chadura, Badgam. He completed his schooling from the Government Higher Secondary School in Zoohama, and...

Enlightened Society

Irfat says there is a dire need to empower women on all fronts(Ms. Irfat Ara Khan teaches in the Department of Psychology, Amar Singh College, Srinagar.)Empower HerWomen are the foundation stones of a family and society. The progress and prosperity of a nation and the...

The Worsenng Condition of Kashmiri Artisans

A featured story and an editorial in the Rising Kashmir captures the dire state of the industryKashmir Wood craft artisans fighting odds for survivalRashid PaulSrinagar: Despite governments claim that Kashmir woodcraft industry is doing well, craftsmen, the...