At the inaugural International Film Festival of Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar lays the groundwork to turn cinema from mere postcard escapism into an indigenous creative economy. By Ajaz Rashid The September sun dips behind the Zabarwan range, casting long, amber silhouettes across the manicured lawns of the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre. Below the terrace, the […]
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Himalayan Deluge
A catastrophic glacial collapse high in the Himalayas has triggered a devastating cross-border torrent, leaving hundreds dead and thousands missing across Nepal and Tibet. Search-and-rescue teams continue to scour submerged hydropower tunnels and wiped-out settlements as experts point to critical failures in real-time transboundary warnings. By Ajaz Rashid In the high, razor-sharp ridges of the […]
Himalayas on the Brink
Researchers at IIT Kharagpur found that key alpine areas like Gulmarg and Pahalgam have warmed by nearly 1°C over the past two decades. This relentless elevation-dependent heating disrupts natural nightly freeze cycles and accelerates snowmelt across the Western Himalayas. By Prof. Jayanarayanan Kuttippurath A landmark study published in Scientific Reports, entitled “Warming of the high-mountainous […]
With 1.8 Million Blooms, Kashmir Kicks Off Tourism Season
Spring has officially arrived in the Valley. With a staggering 1.8 million blooms, over 70 floral varieties, and new digital upgrades for visitors, Asia’s largest tulip garden is now open. By Ajaz Rashid Spring has officially arrived in the breathtaking Kashmir Valley, bringing with it a spectacular riot of colors that has transformed the landscape […]
Doda: The Hidden Soul of the Middle Himalayas
While the plains swelter under the summer sun, a quiet revolution of cool air and emerald meadows awaits in the Chenab Valley. From the “Mini Kashmir” of Bhaderwah to the high-altitude thrills of Padri Pass, we explore why Doda is the ultimate sanctuary for the soul seeking respite. By Mool Raj In the sweltering heart […]
The Gifted Hands of Kashmir
Policy-driven modernization, skill-transfer schemes and global market access are breathing new life into Kashmir’s traditional crafts, long seen as relics of the past. By Ajaz Rashid Deep within the emerald folds of the Himalayas, the rhythmic clatter of the handloom and the soft scraping of the kalam against papier-mâché continue to serve as the heartbeat […]
The Apostle of Kashmir
History remembers him as the founder of Islam in Kashmir, but Shah-i-Hamdan brought more than faith to the Valley. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Kumar In Kashmir’s rich history, few threads are as vibrant or enduring as the legacy of Hazrat Amir Kabir Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA). Often revered as the founder of Islam in […]
Kashmir Battles August’s Monsoon Deluge
By Ajaz Rashid The recent floods in Jammu and Kashmir have written a new chapter of devastation in the region’s long battle with the monsoon, inflicting loss, sorrow, and profound questions about preparedness in a changing climate. The deluges—fed by relentless rain, bursting rivers, and sudden cloudbursts—have left communities battered, rescues ongoing, and survivors clinging […]
SDRF: Kashmir’s First Line of Defense Against Nature’s Fury
By Ajaz Rashid In August 2025, when torrential rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir, turning streets into rivers and mountain slopes into sliding walls of mud, one force stood between chaos and catastrophe—the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). With inflatable boats, life jackets, ropes, and sheer grit, these men and women became the lifeline of thousands […]
Fury in the Himalayas
By Ajaz Rashid Jammu and Kashmir, cradled in the lap of the Himalayas, has always been a land of beauty and fragility. But in August 2025, nature’s fury struck twice in quick succession—a pair of devastating cloudbursts unleashed tragedy on Kishtwar and Kathua districts, leaving a trail of death, destruction, and haunting questions about the […]