Turmoil Turbulence
On July 9, suspension of mobile and internet services proved fatal for businesses who couldn’t reach their clients and vice-versa. A number of deals...
A Mandi Undone
For most of the season, the dominating discourse was whose writ runs large. By the time, the government agreed against interrupting the new routine...
Mission Saffron
Dwindling yield has pushed Pampore’s saffron growers to a new low and sections within the government wish they start producing corms that are required...
A Distant Casualty
As a major consumer market in northern region, Kashmir sources its requirements from across the region. With the curfew-strike combine taking over the routine...
Poppy Pop Up
Marijuana is outdated. Now poppy cultivation is popular in Kashmir because it yields better, faster, is less labour intensive and has a niche market...
Wine Monies
Liquor is an interesting business. For a produce worth Rs 280 crore in 2015-16, the government made Rs 817 crore as taxes. Tragically the...
‘Meat’ My Rabbits
For twenty years they literally lived under the shadow of guns. Since its demiltrilisation, rabbit farm in Pattan is now back in business. Shakir...
A Clay Thing
Not so long ago clay utensils were central to Kashmir’s lifestyle. But as plastic took over, people associated with the craft are fading into...
Waghoo is Out
With polythene foam taking over as new matting material in Kashmir, handmade Waghoo is losing both appeal and market. Shakir Mir reports the plight...
Not Easy Ride
He started with manufacturing geysers for Kashmir markets. Despite the lacklustre response, he put his bets on a battery operated vehicle to ease passenger...
Kashmir’s Kota
Thanks to private coaching centres Parrypora is host to diverse aspirations generating Rs 200 crore business. Zafar Aafaq reports
It is 5:25 pm and uptown...
No Glitter
The recent row regarding extra one percent tax on gold by GoI has left jewellers and artisans in a fix. Syed Asma talks to...
Downtown’s Glory
Everybody thought it was suicidal to invest Rs 6 crore in hospitality sector in otherwise hostile downtown. Mohammad Raafi talks to the brother duo...
Sunday Graduates
Over the years Srinagar’s Sunday market has evolved into more than a flea market. It has become an alternative source of income for educated...
In the Net
Despite favorable conditions and abundant fresh water supply Kashmir imports fish from Delhi and Punjab. Saima Bhat talks to the stakeholders to understand the...
