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Wazwan: The Pride of Kashmir, or Just a Symbol of Inequality?

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Editor

The psychological impact that such standards of hosting weddings in Kashmir create has been beautifully depicted in a recent Coke studio song By: Romana Majeed Probably everyone has heard of the word wazwan and knows what it is. Literally speaking waze means cook and wan means shop but wazwan in real is the ultimate banquet in Kashmir which is served on special occasions. It is the ultimate feast in Kashmir that is prepared on important occasions. It is the pinnacle of Kashmiri culinary art. When Timur invaded Hindustan in 1398, he took with him chefs (Waze) from the land of Samarkand (Uzbekistan).…

Meteorological Forecast: September expected to be the Driest Month of the Year for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

September 1, 2023 Editor

This year, May and June saw early and unprecedented heat conditions across J&K. May, June, and July months were the warmest. September would be one of the driest months of the year for Jammu and Kashmir as well as Ladakh as there is no prediction of any major precipitation for the first two weeks of the month. “Climatologically also, September is the driest month of the year for J&K and Ladakh. No significant weather expected for next 2 weeks,” MeT Director Sonam Lotus wrote on X (Formerly twitter) on Thursday.…

Kapil Sibal Criticizes Centre’s Approach to Jammu and Kashmir Situation: Democracy and Development in Question

September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 Editor

Centre is making Mockery of Democracy: Kapil Sibal

Debate on Democracy and Development Intensifies Amid Ongoing Legal Proceedings In a significant turn of events, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal has raised strong concerns over the Centre’s approach towards the ongoing situation in Jammu and Kashmir. His comments came as a response to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s assertions regarding the state of affairs following the abrogation of Article 370. On the 13th day of the ongoing hearing, Mehta emphasized the progress witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir post-Article 370’s abrogation. He argued that the right individuals were placed under house arrest…

Deciphering the Post-SC Verdict Landscape: Navigating Jammu and Kashmir’s Uncharted Waters

August 31, 2023 Editor

Amidst Constitutional Watershed, Jammu and Kashmir’s Future Hangs in the Balance By: Javid Amin In a seismic legal pronouncement, the Supreme Court’s verdict on Article 370 has thrust Jammu and Kashmir into a state of profound ambiguity. The implications of this landmark decision transcend the legal realm, casting an indelible shadow over the region’s intricate future. Article 370, a constitutional provision historically emblematic of Jammu and Kashmir’s unique status, conferred a measure of autonomy upon the region. Its revocation by the Indian government in 2019 ignited a conflagration of protests…

Short Naps: A quick fix for better memory, productivity, and health

August 31, 2023 Editor

Napping during the day is an ancient custom that is practiced worldwide. While some people view napping as a luxurious indulgence, others see it as a way to maintain alertness and well-being. But napping can come with drawbacks as well as benefits. As an orofacial pain specialist, I have extensive education in sleep medicine and how sleep impacts wellness, due mostly to the relationship between sleep and painful conditions such as headaches and facial pain. My training involved all aspects of sleep, especially sleep breathing disorders, insomnia and sleep-related movement…

Centre to Supreme Court: J&K polls can be held anytime, Statehood timeline undecided

August 31, 2023 Editor

The Union government on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that it is ready for elections at any time in Jammu and Kashmir. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the government, said that the process of updating the voter list is substantially over. Mehta said that the legislative assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir are likely to be held after panchayat polls and municipal polls. It is, however, for the State Election Commission and the Central Election Commission to decide which election should take place first, he added. “There are three…

Kashmir’s Drug Crisis: A Growing Threat to Young People

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 Editor

Kashmir’s Drug Crisis: A Call to Action By: Javid Amin The Himalayan region of Kashmir is facing a growing drug addiction crisis. A recent survey found that nearly a million people in Jammu and Kashmir – around 8% of the region’s population – use drugs of some kind. This is a significant increase from previous years, and experts say it is a major cause for concern. There are a number of factors that have contributed to the rise in drug addiction in Kashmir. One is the long-running conflict between India…

Restoration of J&K’s Special Status more important than Statehood: PDP

August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 Editor

Peoples Democratic Party on Wednesday said that the important issue of Jammu and Kashmir is the snatching away of its special status by abrogation of Article 370 and not the restoration of statehood. PDP chief spokesperson Suhail Bukhari said that the Bharatiya Janata Party government wants to shift the conversation towards statehood and other smaller issues to deviate them from the validity of constitutional changes brought about by the abrogation of Article 370. “We used to talk about the solution of Jammu and Kashmir issue, then they took away special…

Tragic Incident in Ramban: Two Children and Mother Lose Lives in Fire

August 31, 2023 Editor

The woman’s husband and mother-in-law suffered injuries in the incident in Hummar Gali in the upper reaches of Pogal Paristan, he said. A woman and her two children were killed in a fire that engulfed three huts in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Wednesday, a police official said. The woman’s husband and mother-in-law suffered injuries in the incident in Hummar Gali in the upper reaches of Pogal Paristan, he said. The huts belonged to members of the Gujjar community and according to preliminary information, Najma Begum…

Amarnath Yatra Concludes Peacefully, Over 4.5 Lakh Pilgrims Visit Cave Shrine

August 31, 2023 Editor

Chhari Mubarak (the holy mace) reached Panchtarni and will proceed towards the holy cave shrine on Thursday for the final puja to make the formal end of the 62-day-long Amarnath Yatra 2023. The last batch of yatris left for the cave shrine on August 23 and since then, the pilgrimage has remained suspended, an official said. He said that during the beginning of the yatra this year, there was a good rush of pilgrims; however, later it started declining with each passing day, forcing the authorities to suspend the yatra…