THE NAGS OF KASHMIR, PANDIT SPEAKS
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Kashmiri Pandits: THE VANISHING BONDS
Revered by both Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims, hundreds of natural springs in the Valley fell into disuse after the KP exodus of early nineties. Over the years, land mafia and human greed has worked to erase a chapter that once brought the two communities together. By Ajaz Rashid Abdul Hamid vividly recalls the days when […]
RISING DESPITE ODDS
In Kashmir’s strife-hit economy, the avenues of employment are negligible and patriarchy rules the roost. Despite odds, Shafia Shafi, a young artist, is slugging it out, both offline and online, for building an enterprise.
BE YOUR OWN BOSS
How founders go from zero to big time, Kashmir scan profiles some success stories. By Ajaz Rashid INSHA RASOOL Despite being a bright student, Insha chose to start something for the betterment of human health. Being in a good position and highly paid, she realised that one should do what she or he wants to […]
DARBAR GOES DIGITAL
While the inception of e-office is a major step towards digital transformation of J&K, the discarding of Darbar Move, the Dogra-era practice to physically shift official files between Srinagar and Jammu, will save public exchequer hundreds of crores of rupees.
SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT
Wild rumours about New Delhi planning another “big move” kept Jammu and Kashmir on the edge in the past couple of weeks. Clearing the air, LG Manoj Sinha said these are attempts by vested interests to disturb peace in J&K
ON THE BRINK
As the second wave of Covid-19 leaves a trail of agony and death in India, Jammu and Kashmir is running out of time to build strong fortifications and ramping up its network of defences against the virus.
Tourism: On the Revival Path
Despite several setbacks, the tourism sector seems to be on the path of revival in J&K. January set a new record of tourist footfall, with most hotels in Kashmir running full to capacity. Will the summer be as gainful for tourism as the winter? By Ajaz Rashid The tourism sector in Kashmir seems to be […]
Return of Peace?
In February, surprising the world community, India and Pakistan took fresh vows to uphold the 2003 ceasefire agreement. The guns-down pledge has calmed the Kashmir border, igniting hopes in the mainland that more peace initiatives must follow.
Structural Flaws
Chilai Qalan reared its ugly head this year. Record-breaking snowfall spawned a dreadful cold wave which turned our homes, the cradle of warmth and comfort, into cold chambers where having even a running water supply became a luxury. Is it time to review our approach to home-building? A Kashmir Scan report.