Clearing the confusion on “Pure Pashmina”

Clearing the confusion on “Pure Pashmina”

The richness of this gorgeous soft and warm wardrobe accessory has been under-appreciated in recent years. In the market you will find huge disparities in price and quality of so-called Pashmina. Shawls made with viscose silk or sheep wool are marketed by unscrupulous companies as Pashmina. All sorts of products are selling under the name […]

Kashmir Forest Training Institute: 1911 to 2021

Kashmir Forest Training Institute: 1911 to 2021

The Kashmir Forest Training Institute in Chatternar Bandipora is situated amid a beautiful conifer forest. The lush green forest warms one’s soul when one enters the beautiful campus. The institute is hardly 3 km from main town Bandipora and 58 kms from Srinagar. With the advent of scientific management of forests in the 19th century, […]

Where have all the birds gone?

Where have all the birds gone?

Every living being on this earth has the same right to live on this earth. But what we see today is that the number of plants and especially birds is decreasing by the day. Whenever I look outside, birds like swallows, Ababil, Bulbul, etc, are hardly to be seen. If we go just a few […]

Happy are they who know where happiness lies

Happy are they who know where happiness lies

It is advisable to enjoy life how it is and as it comes. Our sufferings are no more, and no less, than of others. We become happy when we overcome worries. The secret of happiness lies in forgetting the past, living in the present, and not worrying for the future. Peace of mind and happiness […]

Education is transformation of oneself and the world

Education is transformation of oneself and the world

The acquiring of knowledge is the first thing we associate with education. Indeed, education provides people with the knowledge, skills, techniques, and information that enables them to know their rights and duties towards their family, society, and the nation. It expands their vision and offers a prism to see the world through different angles. It […]

Social aspects of clean water and sanitation

Social aspects of clean water and sanitation

In today’s era when there is vast knowledge and awareness among people regarding the use of safe drinking water and sanitation practices, a huge population still suffers from lack of access to clean water in their respective areas. It is often the case that even when people do have knowledge of good hygiene behaviour, they […]

What after Class 10?

What after Class 10?

Career confusion and indecision can affect us at any stage of our career. It is important to get the right support to resolve it and plan ahead. The daunting task post Class 10 is picking the right stream. It can be a troublesome task for both students (especially at the tender age of 16 or […]

The ‘Fascinating’ Political Evolution of Hamas

The ‘Fascinating’ Political Evolution of Hamas

On February 4, representatives from the Palestinian Movement, Hamas, visited Moscow to inform the Russian government of the latest development on the unity talks between the Islamic Movement and its Palestinian counterparts, especially Fatah. This was not the first time that Hamas’s officials traveled to Moscow on similar missions. In fact, Moscow continues to represent […]

Ceasefire good, but must be followed by political dialogue

Ceasefire good, but must be followed by political dialogue

Given the complicated channels of power that operate in Kashmir, the gesture of a ceasefire needs to be supported by backchannel dialogue with Pakistan and cultivating a strong domestic constituency for peace. Despite the sabre-rattling on the surface, there may have been signs of a thaw in recent months. This week, for instance, both the […]

On World Women’s Day: There is no such thing as a ‘non-working’ woman

On World Women’s Day: There is no such thing as a ‘non-working’ woman

A woman performs multiple roles in her life. She is a faithful daughter, caring mother, loving wife, and a sweet sister. The most part of her life goes in taking care of the needs of her male counterparts. From cooking meals and doing every household work to raising her children and maintaining relations, she does […]