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.
Practicing Austerity
The Islamic Dawah Centre’s established a matrimonial cell to combat extravagance in marriages in Kashmir. In the last five years it helped in arranging...
Inviting Hardship
A simple thing like inviting a friend to your son’s marriage has been rendered not-so-simple as people go to great lengths to choose an...
Open To Learning
Distance education is gaining popularity in Kashmir as limited seats in the valley’s colleges and universities can’t accommodate everyone. Many opt for Open Learning...
Opening Up Vistas
History suggests that Kashmiri Shawls were sent as tribute to ancient Assyria. Alexander’s women and warriors carried them from Punjab to Babylon and Macedonia. Syed...
Chiseled to perfection
Even though the beating looks haphazard it is important in this job, the more the beating the better the work. Syed Asma reports.
This is how...
Young and Dynamic
Ovessa Iqbal became the first Muslim female from the state to qualify for the combined civil services exam. Syed Asma reports.
She is just 25...
Wounded Roads
The major drainage and road construction projects have left the city roads in disarray causing frequent traffic snarls however, some people say that are...
Exotic Delights
Many exotic fruits are being grown in Kashmir adding variety to Kashmir’s fruit basket. Syed Asma reports on some of the ‘new fruits which...
Travelling ordeal
Everyday commuters in Srinagar lose precious time travelling through buses, which make frequent stops and are ill-maintained. The unregulated traffic system, recurring traffic jams...
The grass roots democrats
The elections to the village councils and village heads have seen a diverse set of contestants. Kashmir Life profiles some of the elected and...
Killed Before Birth
An alarming decrease in gender ratio in the state with only 859 females per 1000 males, experts warn of an impending social disaster. Syed...
Failing The Society
The government-run schools have been performing poorly over the years despite highly qualified teachers and a better teacher-student ratio leading to a decline in...
Bonded by custom
A poor widow tries everything to get her daughter a divorce from a bad marriage but is unable to repay the Pachil money she...
On the decline
Nadur has been relished in Kashmir for centuries. However, there has been a decline in its quality and production in recent years, Syed Asma reports.
Nelumbo...
Sleeping Over Disaster
When the country most equipped to deal with a high intensity quake is shattered, what lessons does it have for Kashmir, where people seem...
