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Memories of Blackouts During the Kargil War
By Prof Dr Shiv SethiSitting comfortably on a recliner in an air-conditioned room, wrapped in a cozy quilt, with a smartphone in one hand and a cup of tea in the other—it’s easy to unleash so-called…
‘I Studied Under a Tent’: Tral Bakerwal Girl Overcomes Odds to Score 463
In the quiet upper reaches of Khatwada Tral in south Kashmir's Pulwama district, a tarpaulin tent stands—not just as a makeshift home, but as a testament to resilience, hope, and unwavering determination. It is here that…
Kashmir’s Newspapers Black Out Front Pages in Protest of Pahalgam Terror Strike
Several leading newspapers in Kashmir turned their front pages black on Wednesday, in a somber and striking protest against the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people, most of them tourists and left…
Press Council of India Probes ‘Bias Against Kashmiri Language’ in Election Ads
In a region where language is deeply intertwined with identity, the silence in Kashmiri during the 2024 election campaign has spoken volumes—and not in a way that comforts its speakers.A formal complaint…
In 15 days, Tulip Garden sets new record
It is with immense pride and joy that we announce a significant milestone achieved at the iconic Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar — a garden that proudly holds a place in the World Book of Records and is recognized as…
Historic Sighting of European Greenfinch in Kashmir
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of birdwatchers in Kashmir recorded the first-ever sighting of the European Greenfinch (Chloris chloris) in India on 10th February. The bird was observed in the Botanical Garden, Srinagar, at around…
Gulmarg tourist experience wanes amid harassment, extortion by GDA casual labourers
KPSSrinagar: Once celebrated as one of the world’s top tourist destinations, Gulmarg is now grappling with a troubling decline in visitor satisfaction.
Reports of harassment and extortion by casual labourers…
R&B Sopore Accused of Flouting Election Code of Conduct
KPSSopore: The Roads and Buildings (R&B) Division in north Kashmir’s Sopore is facing allegations of violating the Election Code of Conduct (MCC) during recent macadamisation work in the Bomai and Tujar Sharif areas.…
The Smartphone Paradox: How Our Devices Steal Our Peace
BY FARHAN YOUSUFIn today's digital age, mobile phones have become an indispensable part of our lives. While they offer numerous benefits and conveniences, their pervasive presence has a darker…
‘Midland Automobiles’ in Sangrama, Sopore, exploits car owners in the guise of insurance
Kashmir Age ReportSrinagar: In a shocking revelation of customer exploitation under the guise of car repairs, "Midland Automobiles," nestled along the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway near Sangrama…