India welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with a Kashmiri-infused state banquet and high-level talks aimed at reinforcing defence, energy and trade cooperation. By Sameer Ahmad Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day state visit to India concluded on Friday last week with a grand vegetarian state banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where Doon Chetin made with Kashmiri morels […]
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Agencies Deny Claims as Mehta’s Defamation Suit Reaches Delhi HC
New Delhi, December 1: The Delhi High Court on Monday heard the defamation suit filed by former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta against retired IAS officer Ashok Kumar Ranchhodbhai Parmar and several news media platforms, in a case that has quickly become a study in how unverified allegations can be weaponised […]
Planet on the Brink
As wildlife vanishes and ecosystems unravel, scientists warn the world is running out of time to protect the natural systems that sustain human life. By Mool Raj The natural world is entering a dangerous new chapter, one defined by shrinking habitats, collapsing species populations, and ecosystems pushed to the brink. Scientists warn that biodiversity is […]
Kashmir’s Golden Pause
Autumn in Kashmir is more than a season—it’s a dialogue between memory and renewal. As chinar leaves turn to embers and orchards hum with life, the Valley finds quiet lessons in resilience, gratitude, and letting go. By Bareen Hilal Autumn in Kashmir is never just a season; it’s an emotion, a memory, and a moment […]
Hazrat Baba Ji Sahib Larvi (RA)
By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Hazrat Baba Ji Sahib Larvi (RA), whose real name was Ubaidullah, was born in Sanjoda Sharif, located in the Balakote tehsil of Hazara district, now part of Pakistan, in 1200 AH (approximately early 19th century). His birth was not merely an event in a family lineage but a moment foreseen by […]
Chrysanthemum Garden Adds Colour to Kashmir’s Autumn
The Chrysanthemum Garden at the Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden (NMBG) in Srinagar has blossomed into Jammu and Kashmir’s newest autumn spectacle, sparking excitement among tourists, gardeners, and city residents alike. Launched on October 25, 2025, as Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood, this vibrant attraction is not just a celebration of flowers, but a testament to the region’s renewed push […]
Autumn’s Magic in the Valley
By Mool Raj Kashmir Valley, a name that evokes beauty and serenity, remains one of the most enchanting landscapes in the world. With its lush green forests, snow-clad mountains, sprawling meadows, crystal-clear waters, cascading waterfalls, and countless natural springs, the valley stands as a living painting crafted by nature itself. Blessed with unmatched bounty, this […]
Dedani: A Serene Gem in Doda’s Cultural Heartland
By Mool Raj Located in the serene Marmat valley of Doda district, the village of Dedani is a place where faith, folklore, and nature intertwine beautifully. About 30 kilometers from the district headquarters, this picturesque hamlet, surrounded by deodar and kail forests, is home to the revered Durga Mata Temple — a sacred shrine that […]
Kashmir’s Alpine Ambassador
By Ajaz Rashid In the serene valleys of Jammu and Kashmir, the rugged mountains have found a young ambassador in Aabid Ahmad Thoker, a 23-year-old biochemistry student and avid trekker. Known to his growing social media following as Alfaaz Aabid, he hails from Narapora Shopian, a quaint village that has shaped both his love for […]
The Sacred Trek of Kailash Kund
By Mool Raj High in the Pir Panjal mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, where clouds kiss jagged peaks and the air carries the scent of pine and snow, lies one of the Chenab Valley’s most ancient and sacred pilgrimages: the Kailash Kund Yatra. Every year, thousands of devotees undertake this arduous journey to reach Kailash […]