October 22, 2023 | Kashmir POST

Empowering Kids to Break Free from Smartphone Dependency: Engaging Activities and Tips

October 22, 2023October 23, 2023 Editor

Activities To Help Your Children Get Over Smartphone Dependency By: Javid Amin In today’s digital age, smartphones have seamlessly woven themselves into the fabric of our daily lives. For children, however, excessive smartphone use can have adverse effects on their physical and mental well-being. Therefore, it is of paramount importance for parents and caregivers to actively guide their children in fostering a balanced and healthy relationship with technology. In this article, we will explore 10 activities that can help children reduce smartphone dependency while also providing additional tips to support…

Ladakh to Promote Hanle’s Pristine Skies for Astronomical Research and Tourism

October 22, 2023 Editor

Unlocking the Wonders of the Cosmos: Hanle Dark Sky Reserve Beckons Astronomers In the vast, high-altitude expanse of Ladakh, where the sky seems to stretch into infinity, a unique destination has emerged, poised to capture the fascination of astronomers worldwide. The Hanle Dark Sky Reserve, nestled in the Changthang region of Ladakh, has been granted a new lease of life with the recent approval from the Union Ministry of Home, allowing overnight stays for foreign tourists. This decision is set to open the floodgates to international visitors eager to explore…

‘Daan’, Kashmir’s Traditional Clay Stove: A Symbol of Resilience and Culture

October 22, 2023 Editor

By : Umar Raina Once a part of every household in Kashmir valley, ‘Daan,’ a traditional clay stove known for its exceptional cooking qualities still holds a special place in the kitchens of some villages in Kashmir, particularly in the Ganderbal district. While modern cooking gadgets have become the norm in many households, the ‘Daan’ has managed to endure in certain communities, offering a unique culinary experience that residents hold dear to their lives. The Decline of the ‘Daan’ Over the past couple of decades, the use of the ‘Daan’…

Disturbing Trend: 10 babies abandoned in Kashmir every month

October 22, 2023 Editor

At least three babies have died this year as their biological parents lacked awareness on surrendering them properly, which would have prevented fatalities By : Peerzada Ashiq Heartrending cases of “unwanted” babies abandoned at garbage dumps, less-travelled roadsides, and hospital bathrooms are rising in Kashmir. Jammu & Kashmir’s Social Welfare Department (SWD) is grappling with the issue as an average of 10 cases are reported every month, a jump from the average of five cases reported till a few years ago. “The worry is that not all cases are reported…