By Dr. Azra Mufti The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, better known as APEDA, was born in 1986 with a straightforward mission: push Indian agriculture onto the global stage. Set up as a statutory body under the Government of India and replacing the old Processed Food Export Promotion Council, the Authority has […]
Environment & Technology
Autumn: That Brings Back the Boy I Was
A return to fields where grasshoppers were heroes, kites carried dreams, and life unfolded without hurry—or money. By Peer Mohammad Amir Qureshi This year, autumn arrived as if carried on swift wings—too soon, too suddenly—like a memory slipping through the narrow throat of an hourglass. Time seems to dissolve into golden dust, leaving behind only […]
The Fading Heart of Shehr-e-Khaas
Once bound by trust, generosity, and neighbourly care, Srinagar’s historic Downtown now struggles with silence and detachment. By Syed Majid Gilani There was a time, not so long ago, when life in Srinagar’s Shehr-e-Khaas—the historic Downtown—moved with a rhythm both gentle and dignified, woven together by a spirit of simplicity and contentment. The narrow lanes, […]
Living With Birds
Dr. Asad Rahmani’s love for birds turns every wetland of Kashmir into a story of wonder, patience, and devotion. By Khursheed Dar When the sky bends over Wular, holding “Living with Birds in Your Hands” is like holding a fragment of that sky itself. To turn its pages is to feel feathers brushing your cheek, […]
The Breath of Paradise
As silt and settlements encroach, Kashmir’s fragile wetlands struggle to survive—so do the birds, fish, and fisherfolk who depend on them. By Khursheed Dar Kashmir is not only a valley of mountains and rivers, not only a spectacle of chinars turning crimson in autumn or meadows bursting with wildflowers in spring. It is also, and […]
Rotary Club of Kashmir Organizes Successful Cleanliness Drive at Nishat Bund
Srinagar, August 17, 2025: The Rotary Club of Kashmir conducted a significant cleanliness drive at the popular Nishat Bund area, drawing enthusiastic participation from many Rotarians and young volunteers. The drive aimed to promote environmental awareness and reinforce the importance of maintaining public spaces free from litter. Among the dedicated participants were President Jagjit Singh, […]
Lieutenant Governor emphasises on increasing the participation and share of IIT graduates in tech startups, Artificial Intelligence, Automobile and Space sectors
JAMMU, JULY 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the inaugural ceremony ‘Navarambh’ to welcome incoming BTech, MTech, PhD and MSc students at Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Jammu. In his address, the Lieutenant Governor congratulated and extended his best wishes to all the students embarking on their new journey. He lauded the Indian Institutes […]
Reaping What We Forgot
Halshri was more than an agricultural task—it was a movement of resilience and togetherness. Now, it’s a memory. But perhaps not forever. By Manzoor Akash A vast and invaluable part of Kashmir’s cultural heritage—interwoven with the threads of ancient customs, vibrant rituals, and collective memory—is quietly fading before our eyes. This living legacy, once the […]
DYSS Kishtwar flags off district wide Plog Run to launch “Ending Plastic Pollution” campaign
KISHTWAR, MAY 30: In a significant initiative marking World Environment Day 2025, the Department of Youth Services & Sports Kishtwar today flagged off a massive Plog Run across Zone Kishtwar and Zone Nagseni to kick-off district-wide campaign themed “Ending Plastic Pollution”. The impactful event is being conducted under the direction of Director General Youth Services […]
Nature’s Double-Edged Impact
From stress relief to environmental awareness. We explore the complex interplay between human interaction with nature and its impact on personal attitudes and behaviors. Is our quest for tranquility harmonizing with a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle? By Chaitanya Mamidi Throughout history, humans have had an intimate relationship with nature, most obviously depending on it for subsistence. As […]