by Kashmir Forum | Nov 3, 2013 | Blog
While most of the thousands of girl orphans of Kashmir militancy live a wretched life, Pervez reports of an orphanage in Handwara, town of border district Kupwara, that has given shelter and hope to some (Mr. Pervez Majeed Lone, 36, was born in Ashpora, a hamlet...
by Kashmir Forum | Oct 20, 2013 | Blog
Majeed is convinced that our coming generations will soon crave for a drop of water and curse us (the present generation) when they locate our vast natural resources of water only in the books and photographs (Dr. Abdul Majeed Kak, 62, was born and in Nowhatta,...
by Kashmir Forum | Sep 9, 2013 | Blog
Amin separates real concerns from bogus rants and in the process shows how the civil society got it wrong (Dr. Mohammed Amin Sofi, 59, was born in Handwara. He received his early education from the Higher Secondary School in Handwara, and his B.Sc. from the Government...
by Kashmir Forum | Sep 1, 2013 | Blog
Zubin Mehta, a Parsee, is bringing his orchestra to Kashmir for a special concert in the Shalimar Garden on Saturday, September 7, 2013. The 90-minute concert, reminiscent of musical programs in the garden from the days of Mughals, will be telecast live in over 50...
by Kashmir Forum | Aug 6, 2013 | Blog
Athar’s moving report is a clarion call for a change of course in a paradise no more (Mr. Athar Parvaiz Bhat, 37, was born in Bedibera Lolab, Kupwara. He completed his schooling from Government High School in Madanpora, Lolab. He received his bachelor’s...
by Kashmir Forum | Aug 3, 2013 | Blog
When a young teacher like Shabir is concerned enough to use his voice for publicly denouncing bribery, one has to hope that some day a million Shabirs will arise with the same cry (Mr. Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, 33, was born in Kulgam, Kashmir. He completed his schooling...