Willow wicker craft: A crumbling handicraft
It is aesthetically captivating and environmental friendly
By: Sadaf Fayaz Willow wicker craft locally called “kaeni keam” is the intricate art of basket weaving. It is an indigenous business industry of Kashmir using twigs of wicker as raw material. It is one of the oldest crafts of valley. The products of the craft, once seen in every home, are now witnessing a […]
Kashmir Solidarity Day – For Whom?
By: Imtiyaz Parvez February 5 is observed as Kashmir Solidarity Day at the behest of the Government of Pakistan. The day is observed with much fanfare and numerous events such as seminars, talks, demonstrations and government sponsored meetings are arranged with active support of the Pakistan state apparatus. In these events, discussions are devoted to […]
PAGD – The alliance that was!
Fact of the matter is that the politics for mainstream parties means grabbing the power.
By: Shafqat Shafi Cat is out of the bag. Sajad Lone’s Peoples Conference has finally decided to call it a day and has thus divorced much hyped Peoples Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD). Ahead of PC’s pulling out, some of its leaders had accused National Conference of fielding proxy candidates in District Development Council elections […]
The ‘Degeneration of Dal Lake’ is a disaster waiting to happen
By: Arka Chakraborty and Suhail Ahmad The Dal Lake is, in more ways than one, at the heart of life in Jammu and Kashmir. Famous for its clear, sparkling water and scenic beauty, the lake is truly the ‘jewel in the crown of Kashmir’. Historically, the lake is one of the things that draws many […]
For the love of mathematical sciences
An initiative by Kashmiri data scientist, quantum physicist, Dr.Rukhsan-ul- Haq to train and guide the Kashmiri students perusing mathematical sciences has been receiving great applauds and is fast becoming a trend among the students!
By: Mariya Younis Dr.Rukhsanul Haq, a quantum Physicist and working as a scientist in an industry, has started an initiative called ‘Kashmir Institute of Mathematical Sciences’ (KIMS) which is an online institution and does not have any offline presence yet. The initiative was started on 7th Jan 2019 by him and his other associates in […]
PMKVY 3.0: Inverting the Skill Development Pyramid
By: Dr. Mahendra Nath Sharrufuddin Ahmad was working as a labourer in a big city in Assam when the pandemic struck, forcing him to return to his native village in Assam’s Darang district. Unable to find livelihood, he struggled to make ends meet. That was until he enrolled in a short-term training where he learned […]
PRIVATE HEALTHCARE NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT NOT RETROGRADE REGULATIONS
By: DR VINAY AGGARWAL Under Article 21, Constitution of India assures quality healthcare to everyone in the country. Since independence our population has grown multi fold while healthcare delivery by our government could not keep pace with the requirements of the masses. As a result of this private sector participation increased and continues to share […]
Making Students Aatma-Nirbhar
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
By: Shakir Nisar The term vocational education is comprehensive and all embracing in nature. Apart from general education it indicates acquisition of knowledge and practical skills in different sectors of economic and social life. It is an integral part of general education. It is also an aspect of continuing education. Vocational education refers to the […]
Medicinal plants in J&K and their benefits
BY: Rahil Amin Mir Introduction The Himalaya known for its loftiest and longest mountain range in the world is a reputed treasure of medicinal plants. The ranges of the Himalayan system are grouped into two major divisions viz the Cis-Himalayan and the Trans-Himalayan. The Cis-Himalayan ranges lie south of the major range the Great Himalayan […]
Positive change is a journey until our death
By: Adam Hafiz In the entire history of humanity, nothing has ever brought change to the world like Islam. The message of the final Prophet, may peace and blessings be upon him, not only transformed a whole civilisation, but the whole world. Even today, Islam stands out in its capacity to drive its followers to […]
