Mushtaq Hurra Growing urbanization, commercialization and mechanisation has left Kashmir valley vulnerable to hazardous repercussions of unimaginable magnitude. Some sultry scars have already impacted us very badly, and some are...

Emerging extravaganza in Kashmir marriages is exacerbating the plight of poor marriageable girls and their coerced parents. New trends in dowry, wazwan, wedding attires and other related rites have made...

Group living lays foundations of social life. Though most of the animals live in flocks, herds and groups, but homo sapiens exhibit the most organized form of group living. It...

This morning, I woke up to a ‘joie de vivre’ of extraordinary magnitude. The pleasantly sacred breeze of the morning sent jolly vibes through my nerves. I found aroma of...

Fishing has been undoubtedly one of the oldest means of food gathering and recreation for man. Famous civilizations of the world like Egypt, Rome and Greece possess evidences of fishing, ...

Different local and national level news portals are abuzz with appalling and unpleasant news items from Kashmir valley. Our heads are bowed down in extreme shame and obloquy. Somewhere a...

Though we have reliable and sophisticated means of communication available during contemporary times, but; radio is still the most trustworthy source to let us know if the Ramadhan moon has...

From sectarian abhorrence to our falling ethical standards, we are witnessing a turmoil of social, religious and moral disintegration and are confronted with numerous drastic issues which if not resolved...

Icy winds, long dark nights, short foggy days, snow clad mountains, icicles hanging like bayonets, white cover of snow giving milky look to every surface, cessation of greenery from mother...

Jammu and Kashmir in general, and Kashmir valley in particular is known across the globe for its picturesque beauty, pleasant weather, rich biodiversity, unparalleled hospitality and uncluttered social setup. But,...