Valley’s overburdened maternity hospital troubles would-be mothers
SRINAGAR, NOV 02: Lal Ded (LD) is the only maternity hospital that caters to the entire Kashmir including the referrals too. The 700 bedded hospital witnesses a huge influx of patients each day which is nearly three times more than the actual space that the hospital offers. Jasmeena and her family have traveled all the […]
Bad lifestyles, eating habits contribute to surging oral disorders in Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 27: Wrong lifestyle and bad eating habits are giving rise to many diseases in the Valley, and the most-prevalent ones are those related to mouth as oral hygiene remains the largely neglected area. Hundreds of cases land in the hospitals and private dental clinics of Kashmir every month with some problems regarding teeth […]
Reasons unknown, but hypothyroidism among women on rise in valley
Srinagar, Oct 26: Almost unknown until a couple of decades back, endocrine disorders and clinical hypothyroidism in particular are now very common in Kashmir, especially among the women. Clinical hypothyroidism is a complex hormonal disorder in which the thyroid gland in throat remains underactive and produces less amount of thyroxine hormone which is important for […]
Artists await outcome of State Art Exhibition since May 2017
Outcome process put on halt owing to downfall of government in the state: JK Cultural Academy
SRINAGAR, OCT 14: The artwork submitted by various artists to JK Cultural Academy – Academy of Art, Culture, and Language for annual State Art Exhibition 2017 is yet to receive any recognition as the same has neither been awarded nor returned to the respective artists. Interestingly, many of the young artists who participated in the […]
Vox Populi: Where are the women voices?
The role of women in the modern day society is unquestionable. The very idea of progress, development, equality and collective wellbeing is incomplete without women being an equal partner to their male counterparts in all respects. True that woman have come a long way and stepped out from the roles in the households to more […]
Inspired by her struggle with depression, Bijbehara girl pens ‘Finding the lost you’
Calls it “my suggestion box” for the readers to rediscover the lost uniqueness within them
SRINAGAR, SEP 28: Insha Khawaja, 20, hailing from south Kashmir’s Bijbehara area is ready with her maiden book titled ‘Finding the lost you’. This nonfiction piece of literature crafted by Insha speaks about the anxiety, depression, and the way back to life. Despite being an engineering student, Insha always had an affinity for literature and writing. “I […]
Administrative inertia at KU puts students’ careers at risk
Srinagar, Sep 14: Many graduate students of Kashmir University (KU) who have been selected for Master’s programme in Jamia Milia Islamia are not able to finalize their admission because the varsity authorities here have failed to provide them necessary documents needed for the admission process. “I qualified the entrance test for Master’s degree in Jamia […]
Bandipora locality turns into dumping site
BANDIPORA: The locality of Nowpora in Bandipora area has become a dumping site for locals as Bandipora Municipal Committee (BMC) fails to keep a regular check on the waste management of the area. In Ward Number one of Nowpora area huge pile of waste material can be seen which has not only polluted the area […]
Artist in the Making: Qazi Tabish Faiz
No use of a brush, or paint, her art is not what we usually see. She creates her unique artwork with the mere usage of paper, yarn, strings, and cotton. Qazi Tabish Faiz, 27, of Habak Naseembagh area illustrates a genuine artistic skill in creating meaningful and interesting art works by using an unconventional art medium. […]
Vox popli: Good food, chit-chat and obesity!
From past many years, Kashmir has witnessed upward trend rise in the establishment of fast food outlets. While this food culture is new and exciting for the people of Kashmir, these outlets have also opened many opportunities for employment here too. However, the very idea of fast food invokes two main feelings in anyone’s mind- […]
