This morning, as I looked out from my window and watched the winter sun gently touch the rooftops of the valley, a strange calmness settled in the air. The Chinar leaves, crisp and brown, lay scattered like silent witnesses of time. And in that quietness, I found myself thinking about something we often speak of,…
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INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:A KASHMIRI HEARTFELT REFLECTION
As I sit near my window this morning, watching the faint winter sunlight fall across the courtyard and hearing the distant rumble of a shikara moving through a quiet Dal Lake, my mind drifts toward a day the world observes every year — the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In Kashmir, where compassion flows…
THE CHANGING FACE OF KASHMIR’S ART AND CRAFT
Kashmir is admired across the world for its breathtaking natural beauty and the true essence of the region also lives in its centuries-old traditions of art and craftsmanship. For generations, the valley has been home to artisans who mastered delicate weaving of Pashmina, the intricate carving of walnut wood and the colorful detailing of papier…
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT IN THE KASHMIR VALLEY
The Kashmir Valley, celebrated for its breathtaking beauty and deep cultural traditions, has also been shaped by the role of infrastructure in influencing its social and economic direction. Situated in the Himalayas with enormous possibilities for growth, the Kashmir valley has long dealt with the challenges of distance, weather and circumstances that slowed progress. Yet,…
MUSIC, PEACE AND RESILIENCE: RECLAIMING KASHMIR’S TRUE IDENTITY FROM RADICAL VOICES
In recent days, the Valley has once again found itself at the crossroads of conflicting narratives. The latest controversy surrounding Sonu Nigam’s concert in Kashmir highlights how certain radical elements continue to exploit every opportunity to deepen social and ideological divides. Ironically, while millions across the country enjoy Sonu Nigam’s songs on radio, television and…
SMILING THROUGH THE STRUGGLE: KASHMIR’S SOFT POWER ON WORLD SMILE DAY
Every year, on the first Friday of October, people around the world celebrate World Smile Day. At first glance it seems like a simple idea, almost too simple in a world filled with complexity: a reminder to spread kindness and share a smile. But in Kashmir, where life is often framed through headlines of conflict,…
REFLECTIONS OF PROSPERITY – A WALK ALONG WHISPERS OF DAL
“A Walk Where I Saw the Soul of Kashmir”. Have you been betrayed by your own thoughts? I did until I walked on the banks of Dal Lake. I found peace, absorbing the serene purity and embracing its every hue. The whispers dancing with the breeze brought a smile to my face, removing every dark…
NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY: KASHMIR’S EVOLUTION IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
National Science Day, observed annually on February 28, honours the remarkable discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir C.V. Raman—a breakthrough in physics that earned him the Nobel Prize in 1930. This phenomenon, which explains the change in the wavelength of light when scattered by molecules, remains a cornerstone of scientific research. The day is…
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