Fatimah Ali’s emotional recount of her husband’s bravery highlights the profound strength needed to honor a fallen hero while raising their son. By Irfan Bashir In a small room bathed in sunlight, Fatimah Ali cradles her one-year-old son, Ali Ashar, as she grapples with a profound mix of sorrow and pride. Her husband, […]
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“Mukhbir”: The Intriguing Tales of Kashmir
Colonel Sushil Tanwar’s “Mukhbir” takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Jammu and Kashmir, weaving together stories of courage, betrayal, and resilience against the backdrop of a region fraught with tension and intrigue. By Irfan Bashir “Mukhbir” emerges as a compelling anthology of short stories, resonating profoundly with the intricate tapestry of […]
PM-eBus Sewa Illuminates a New Era in City Transportation
With an eye on both economic empowerment and environmental conservation, India’s ambitious “PM-eBus Sewa” scheme is set to deploy 10,000 electric buses across cities, generating employment for thousands while curbing carbon emissions By Irfan Bashir In a landmark initiative poised to reshape urban transportation and bridge critical accessibility disparities, the central government, through a decisive […]
The e-Inequality
The e-Inequality
The Rise of Online Crowdfunding in India
By Irfan Bashir When the ruling Indian government initiated a nationwide lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, without informing the public in advance, millions of people stared at the possibility of starvation. During those months, it was the grassroots network of NGOs combined with the power of online crowdfunding that ensured food reached millions […]
The Downtown Star
Social media has helped a downtowner from Srinagar’s Habba Kadal locality to climb the charts of popularity in Kashmir with his acerbic mimicry. By Irfan Bashir Musaib Bhat has become a social media sensation even since his debut song, ‘Downtown’, hit the charts. For a few years, Bhat, a well-known prankster in Kashmir, used social […]
Khyber Industries Joins Downtown Heroes FC as Title Sponsor, Boosting Kashmiri Football Talent
Khyber Industries, a renowned name in the cement industry, declares its association with Downtown Heroes FC as the title sponsor for the upcoming football season. Downtown Heroes Football Club is an Indian professional football club based in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir and The Football Club enjoys the privilege of being Champions of Srinagar Premier League […]
Dir. Sericulture attends VBSY in Ganderbal
Pledges Commitment to National Development Amidst Enthusiastic Participation BY KS NEWS DESK GANDERBAL, JAN 01: Director Sericulture, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat, actively participated in the ongoing Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra (VBSY) in Ganderbal today, a nationwide campaign dedicated to raising awareness and ensuring widespread implementation of flagship government schemes. Dir. Sericulture attends VBSY in Ganderbal The […]
Team Red Organises Fit November Gala’s second edition
Team Red Organises Fit November Gala’s second edition
Arabian Nights: Conditional and Unconditional Love
Arabian Nights: Conditional and Unconditional Love