Sufiana Taste

Iqbal pitches for the local folk music(Mr. Iqbal Ahmad, 49, was born in Parigam Chek, Kulgam. He is a graduate with Diploma in Numismatics, Archaeology and Heritage. He is an archaeologist, writer, and a cultural historian. He is employed by the Jammu and Kashmir...

Kashmir – The Regional “Superpower”

Ashraf has conducted scholarly research to come to a startling conclusion(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...

A Social Hubris

Tajamul says it is time to fold-up the custom of Wazwan, especially in the marriage season. Others agree (two reports)(Mr. Tajamul Hussain, 54, was born in Srinagar. He went to the Government Higher Secondary School in Nawakadal, Srinagar, and the S.P. College,...

Hard Work Over Sycophancy?

Finally, the Indian economic tiger is beginning to roam in the valley. Introducing a new style Kashmiri entrepreneur named Abdul Hamid BhatIn Kashmir, Entrepreneurs and Educators Preach Optimism and Self-RelianceDropping out of high school may have been Abdul Hamid...

Closing the Loophole

The Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) reacts to Muzaffar’s complaint(Dr. Raja Muzaffar Bhat, 36, was born in Wathoora village in the Budgam district and matriculated from Tyndale Biscoe Memorial High School in 1993. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in...

Drug Addiction in Kashmir

Zubair grapples with a burning social issue in the valley(Mr. Mir Zubair Rashid is a Counselor, PRC, University of Kashmir, and member CAUSE (Concerned About Universal Social Empowerment), a professional social workers group working for drug free Jammu and...