A Tragedy Called Srinagar – Part 1

Yet another story of an ancient city with citizens who lack both a sense of history and a sense of civicsSrinagar: one big garbage dumpMutaharra A W Deva (Rising Kashmir)Environmental pollution has increased alarmingly alongside human population, urbanization,...

Does Voting by Minorities Matter?

In the electoral battle among elephants, Mahesh raises an interesting question about rights and aspirations of minorities(Mr. Mahesh Kaul, 29, was born in Ghat Jogi Lankar, Rainawari, Srinagar. He completed his Master’s degree in Tourism Management (MTM) and is...

Even the School Meal Program is Mired in Corruption

On one hand the school staff claim the meal assistance is trivial and on the other hand they are caught making money for personal gainThe drama called mid day meal schemeManohar Lalgami (Daily Etalaat)Srinagar: Like many other schemes in fore in Jammu Kashmir , the...

Uniquely Kashmiri

Kangri is an old and trusted heat source especially when electric power is intermittant CHILLY WINTER AND KANGRIFarzana Syed (Kashmir Images)Kashmiris have their own way of fighting the bitter cold of winter. It is a traditional fire pot called Kangri. In absence of...