Kashmir Life
Elusive Power
Salal launched the NHPC, and J&K’s power ambitions in seventies. As successive governments in Srinagar sought its return, an inflexible New Delhi is unmoved...
Faking a marriage
In the last three years, the police have unearthed a series of gangs that would ‘solemnise’ marriages with already married women. The ‘brides’ would...
A fashion statement
As weddings in Kashmir become an extravagant affair, the bridal and grooms’ apparel have gotten more trendy and flashy. Aliya Bashir reports
Over the years...
Getting Married
Supposed to be simple, the marriage has evolved into a complex, elaborate and expensive exercise in Kashmir’s conservative society, reports Ibrahim Wani
It is a...
The Cursed Marriages
Weddings in Kashmir have been always held during nights but the rise of armed insurgency and some gruesome incidents forced a change in it....
Inalienable ingredient
Wazwaan is an integral part of the marriages in Kashmir, even the weddings are scheduled as per the availability of waza (chefs), Abdul Mohamin...
Hunting a match
The hunt for the prospective match is the most difficult part of the marriage in Kashmir. Ikhlaq Qadri reports
Amir is busy serving juice to...
Night of festivity
The Mehendi ceremony on the eve of the wedding is the most festive of all the ceremonies with singing going on till late in...
Islamabad
by Syed Shujaat Bukhari
For a moment I thought we have landed in different city as the “new look” of Islamabad, the capital city of...
Bringing in the expertise
Patients from across the valley thronged the free medical camp for spinal injuries at Khyber hospital which had invited a team of specialists from...
Fight for heritage status
Ornate parks built by the 17th-century Mughal dynasty have been restored - now admirers are seeking the UN’s protection. Nafeesa Syeed reports.
Growing up in...
Getting fit
Fitness centres meant exclusively for women are receiving a good response as women here become more health conscious. Rifat Mohidin reports.I was very worried...
Hear my song
Radio Kashmir employs many visually and physically handicapped as contract employees. Though they earn a meagre sum, for some it is the only source...
Sure sour pie
Couples resort to court marriages, mostly, to overcome parental dissent. However, the notary registration of marriages, which is only valid in J&K is also...
All elements from Kashmir
Renowned neurologist Dr Shusheel Razdan receives a lot of patients from Kashmir - a place where was born, brought up, married and loved. He...
