Wither Saffron

An editorial in the Rising Kashmir raises some pertinent concerns and suggests remediesUrgent steps need to be taken to increase the production of saffron and revolutionize its marketing.The threat to cash crops, in Kashmir is now real. If trends that we are...

Yesterday’s Life Line is Today’s Sewage Line

Ather sees a tragedy unfolding right in front of people and makes some good suggestions(Syed Ather Qayoom Rufia, 26, was born in Srinagar, and received his initial schooling from the Tyndale Biscoe Memorial School, Srinagar, and Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi. He...

Misplaced Priorities, but who is to Blame?

Ashraf says that in the case of Kashmir, the environment should be the first priority. So far so good. But should not the accusing finger point to the society that willingly ignores environmental damage to make way for greed?(Mr. Mohammad Ashraf, 65, was born and...

Jehlum, Dal, Nageen and Wular

Disturbing reports on the historical river and three prime (and formerly pristine) lakes in Kashmir. Report on Jehlum is followed by a report on the Dal Lake and the Nageen Lake, and a report on the Wular lake Jehlum beautification?River Jehlum, the life-line of...