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Turning pages of history reveal Indian subcontinent been the most resourceful and economically rich over a long period of time in the past and had attracted many invaders from all neighboring and far off places. Ultimately British by deceit and crafty manipulations in Mughal era and afterwards, defeating French and pushing away Portuguese established their…

Few days prior to Eid  Srinagar municipality and ministry of consumer affairs were at logger heads. The bone of contention was poor ‘murgi’(layer poultry). As per the figures available Kashmir is the main market for the poultry products in northern India, so many stakes are involved in this murky trade and every one from dealer…

For a long period now many people has been making hue and cry and writing a lot about deteriorating condition of Dal Lake but rarely any one has given some idea about saving, restoration and revival of Dal. As we all know getting Dal to its past pristine glory is a Herculean task. But an…

Few weeks back I had a chance to hear union minister Saif-u-din Soz at SKICC. The occasion was related with ecology and environment of the Kashmir organized by some NGOs and other agencies. The minister’s address was other than a routine political one; speaking out of his heart; making pleas for social vigilance of ecosystem…

I never knew crusade against corruption and corrupt people will be at a much bigger cost of getting my sentiments hurt. And the fight against plunderers and exploiters will break me down. My very simple write-ups in these columns will instigate the corrupt and will make me to cry! This was never given a consideration…

Our states ecology or in other words natural environment is so diverse and fragile that at occasions we as human beings feel lost within the diverse flora, fauna and other features of biosphere. Our dense forests, snow covered mountains, beautiful valleys, fresh and sweet water lakes, gushing streams and lush green pastures make any stranger…

Kashmir the most turbulent issue has made many politicians to rise and spoiled the career of many established political personalities. Kashmir has become such a bone of contention (galay ki hadi) which can neither be swallowed nor vomited out. It is not only making India and Pakistan politically and economically weak and drained but the lava…

Mehjoor and Habakhatoon great, legendry poets of Kashmir have enriched the Kashmiri language with their beautiful and touching poetry. Their poetry was always addressed to common Kashmiri, highlighting his plight and infusing fresh blood to his otherwise dull and dead life. Both Mehjoor and Habakhatoon had immersed themselves into beautiful Kashmir, its people and their…

Darwin’s theory “survival of fittest” is holding well for all but for present-day materialist world it should sound like “survival of the mightiest and richest”. In every sphere of life mighty (who are obviously rich, influential and wield enormous clout) float rules, violate laws and show no respect for values. Their rule is arrogance, their…

“Hastien hunz dab zandan hunz shahmat “ Today I have nothing to write about and to discuss. Let me share an anecdote with my readers. A poor peasant had a strategic piece of land located alongside the vast estates of two warring Zamindars. These Zamindars were eyeing for poor man’s piece of land for long.…