From Hype to Horizon: Rethinking the Entrepreneurial Landscape By: Javid Amin The enchanting tapestry of Kashmir, woven with emerald valleys, shimmering lakes, and snow-capped peaks, has long captivated travelers seeking respite and adventure. In recent years, a distinct thread has been woven into this tapestry: the phenomenon of homestays. However, beneath the rustic charm and whispered tales of cultural exchange lies a complex narrative, one intricately bound with societal dynamics and the pragmatic realities of a burgeoning entrepreneurial landscape. This exploration delves into this narrative, urging stakeholders to move beyond…
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Urbanization: A major threat to remaining water bodies in Kashmir’s capital
Study shows that 50% of small and big waterbodies have vanished over past century By: Hilal Mir Mughli Sidiq Mir, 88, from the Zaldagar area of old Srinagar, nostalgically recalls the days when her family would board a boat at Brari Nambal, a wetland about a mile from her home, for a ride to the city’s iconic Dal Lake. The boat would row through a network of interconnected waterways before reaching its destination. Remnants of the aquatic route Mughli reminisces about still exist, but the boat rides stopped decades ago.…
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