Snuggled on the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range at an altitude of 5,600 feet, overlooking the fabulous Dal Lake, in Siraj Bagh besides the scenic Botanical Gardens, Tulip Garden (Gulelala Bagh) is not only one of the largest gardens in Asia but also a home to several flower species other than tulips, like daffodils, […]
When did man stop wandering and settle somewhere? About 10,000 years ago, in the Middle East, human beings learnt the skills of agricultural cultivation and raising cattle. This marked the beginning of the Neolithic Age. Man learnt that hunting wild animals and gatherings fruits and plants were not the only ways of getting food. Man […]
Tuberculosis (TB) is counted among the top 10 killer infectious diseases. According to a report of World Health Organization (WHO), TB is a worldwide pandemic and a leading cause of death. Tuberculosis (TB) is caused by bacteria (mycobacterium tuberculosis) which most often affect the lungs. It travels from person to person via the medium of […]
Hapiness is a feeling of joy and positivity. It is the most valuable thing in the world. On March 20, 2021, Finland was ranked as the happiest country on earth for the fourth consecutive year. India was ranked 139, among 149 countries. It’s a moment to think about where we are. We live for our […]
Extracts of the paper presented by Er Mohammad Ashraf Fazili, FIE, at the Workshop on Sewerage & Drainage issues of Srinagar City, held at IEI J&K SC. At the outset let me say that the problem of draining the waters of the vast Karewa lake that makes the Kashmir valley has been there for centuries. […]
The father grows old while raising a child to youth. He wears poor clothes but provides for fine clothes. While working for his child’s success, he doesn’t tire even when he is weak or sick. He doesn’t expect anything from his children, only wishes for their success. He searches for the best institutions for the […]
Allah Almighty has given man a place among the noblest of creatures and has given him the status of the noblest from day one. Only those who follow the moral system can join the ranks of the noble creatures and be considered worthy of praise. Truth, justice, fidelity have always been admired in morality and […]
This article should be read in continuation with my previous one, “Does Quran contain Tasawwuf (Spirituality)”, published in Kashmir Reader, March 19, 2021, where I had argued that the subject of Tasawwuf is basically what the Quran terms as “Tazkiya”, the objectives of which can be summarised as follows: 1. Liberation from ignorance and attainment […]
When will people realise the value of a woman? Ever since I grew up, I started realising my position in society. I used to believe we were considered a bit less than men, but I was wrong. This society has created a huge difference between genders, giving men high privileges while women aren’t even considered. […]
To understand the referred rules in the contents of the circular issued by Finance Department under circular No. A/23 (08)-I-B-184, dated 18-02-2021, it is necessary to define a claim, becoming of due claim, arrears, and time-barred claim. First of all, let us define a claim. A claim is a demand for something that is due […]