Syed Asma
Syed Asma completed her masters in journalism from the Islamic University, Awantipore, in 2010. After working with Greater Kashmir and Kashmir Times, she joined Kashmir Life in February 2011. She covered politics, society, gender issues and the environment. In 2016, she left journalism to pursue her M Phil from the University of Kashmir. She is presently pursuing PhD.
RETURN OF THE NATIVE
Many of the around 3000 Kashmiri militants stranded on the other side of LoC are returning along with their wives and children. SYED ASMA...
Awfully underpaid
With reduced wages Kashmiri artisans are getting poorer with each passing day, pushing them into despair and keeping away others from joining the crafts....
Turning A Blind Eye
Students who have hearing and visual impairments are increasingly finding it difficult to receive proper education. Syed Asma takes a closer look at the...
Woust` Khazir, The Master Craftsman
He created a wonder when he carved a life-like apple tree from a log of walnut wood. Khazir Mohammad Qasba, popularly known as Woust`...
Uncomfortable homes
Building a house on alien designs and imported construction material may look wonderful but it comes at the cost of discomfort especially during winters...
Woolen Treasure
Carpets in Kashmir are known to be artistic, creative and warm as well. Syed Asma reports on the common man’s carpet, the Namda-the main...
The Dream Wrap
Kashmir shawls are known for their intricacies, variety, material, designs and that exquisite look. It has entered the pages of history and has had...
Unpunishable By Law
It is a case where established murderers-men in uniform-of five innocent civilians of Islamabad area has remained un-punishable because of AFSPA, a law that...
STONES AND SILENCE
They are the accused stone-pelters. Their trials in the district courts have lingered on while they wait for others, who are facing PSA, to...
Skyrocketing Airfares
An early rush of tourists to Kashmir this season is again pushing airfares out of the roof making air travel unaffordable for locals, particularly...
Situation Critical
In a place where traffic accidents have become a part of life, proper emergency care is still virtually non-existent. Syed Asma reports on the...
A Clean Sweep!
Garbage, stray dogs, and proper hygiene. SMC Commissioner G N Qasba converses with Syed Asma about the intricacies of keeping Srinagar clean.
Kashmir Life: ‘Keep...
Emotional Disconnect
There are hundreds of children in various orphanages in Kashmir, where their educational and other needs are taken care of. However, many don’t find...
Toxic Treatment
Some drugs banned by union health authorities are being sold in Kashmir as there is little awareness among people regarding pharmaceuticals. Syed Asma reports.
Keep...
Cast Away
It is like an illegality repeated hundreds of thousands of times. Jammu and Kashmir has 2.5 lakh children working to earn a living. Syed...
