Khadermoh: A Forgettable Village
With a history of floods dating back to half a century villagers in Khadermoh hoped that water will not get beyond their plinth levels....
Shimla’s Kashmir Link
Born out of adversity Shimla became second home for Kashmiris fleeing Maharaja’s Begaar system, the very notorious forced labour. Even though Hari Singh fled...
The absent ‘Model Village Kilam’
Ten years after Kilam was taken up by the state government to change the economic and societal landscape of the village, many facilities mandated...
In the Land of Mayans
DR GEER MOHAMMAD ISHAQ
As they say, journeys help you discover your true inner self. My third visit abroad to Mexico to attend 12th annual...
Naranag: An Introduction
Apart from being the base camp for three vital treks, Naranag serves as one of the most important archaeological sites in Kashmir and has...
Unreported Alleys
Almost six months after floods hit valley, Mandir Bagh in the heart of the city continues to be a haunting place with flood-torn houses...
Axis of Asia
Its proximity to China, Russia and India, is both boon and bane for Gilgit Baltistan. Empowered by the 2009 LFO, it wants all its...
Star gazing in Ladakh
The largest telescope on earth is going to be installed in Ladakh, which will be used to study cosmic gamma ray sources, Tasavur Mushtaq...
Stuck In Time
Lack of regular electricity, proper roads, educational institutes and health centres is not a criterion for recognition as a backward area by the state...
Karakoram’s Newerland
Islamabad’s fresh dose of autonomy to the erstwhile Northern Areas have created a lot of heat and dust. R S Gull profiles the region’s history...
Apple Cart to Panchal
The Mughal road may not be officially open yet, but it has already meant a huge deal to people in Kashmir valley, Poonch and...
Exploring Punjab
By: Shams Irfan
A friend of mine who has lived most of his life outside Kashmir and currently resides in Germany would often say that...
Food on the Go
Not everybody can afford glitzy restaurants and fast food joints that now dot Srinagar city. There are thousands who still throng city’s famous Food...
Pahalgam: An Introduction
For centuries, Pahalgam has been attracting hoards of tourists, pilgrims and explorers. Famous for various Bollywood flicks, the Ashmuqam shrine, Amarnath cave and innumerable...
Highway Hangover
The existence of Baglihar Power Project consumed its namesake village forever not before giving name, fame and prosperity to Chanderkote. Fifteen years after the...
