Jammu & Kashmir
Denial of passports in J&K: Barrier to freedom & opportunities
March 23, 2024
In the heavenly valley of Kashmir, a shadow of discrimination looms over families of former militants or even those ties to past militancy. Despite efforts towards peace and reconciliation, many residents of Kashmir find themselves denied a fundamental document symbolising freedo...
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Nazar Nasir: Kashmir’s only male crochet artist breaks gender stereotypes
February 22, 2024
In a region where rigid norms often dictate career choices, 24-year-old Nazar Nasir, a resident of Lal Bazar in Srinagar, the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is weaving a new narrative as the only male crochet artist in the Union Territory as his designs not only showcase hi...
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India needs to stop whining over Jammu & Kashmir
October 11, 2022
In some senses, Pakistan has scored some brownie points against India in rapid succession. On October 4, the United States Ambassador David Blome undertook an unusually high-profile and rare visit to Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, meeting with the ‘Prime Minister’...
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Adventure Tourism in India
August 18, 2022
With the Himalayas running across its northern borders for over 5,000km; a coastline that measures over 7,000 km; numerous large rivers, dense forests and rich wildlife covering over 400,000 sqkm; and deserts that spread over 200,000 sqkm, India is a dream destination for travell...
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Facial recognition raising hackles
February 11, 2020
Facial recognition is being touted as a major technological breakthrough. Easy to abuse, its adoption needs to be strictly controlled.
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Exodus of Kashmiri pandits
January 24, 2020
In the year 1990, Kashmiri pandits had witnessed a hysterical, macabre night in the form of blaring threats and slogans, asking them to either convert to Islam or face death. Most of them fled their home for centuries to find shelter as refugees in other parts of India.
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Go solo, go far
January 16, 2020
First solo trips are not just special but are also the scariest. From choosing the place to planning, to actually going, the entire experience can be nerve-wracking. However, it can also be an overwhelming experience that will bring you closer to yourself.
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A chronicle of Pahari miniature paintings
December 10, 2019
An impression of a Pahari miniature painting would ideally encompass a palm leaf drenched in colours, extracted purely from natural vegetation and minerals, with delicate complex detailing unified together in a creation depicting natural surroundings.
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Ministry of Tourism includes new sites under PRASAD scheme
April 1, 2017
Government of India has launched the PRASAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual Augmentation Drive) scheme to identify and develop pilgrimage tourist destinations on the principles of high tourist visits, competitiveness and sustainability to enrich the religious tourism exper...
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Indian wool industry attaining world recognition
December 7, 2016
Indian fabrics, processing methods, art and its unique cultural distinction have been drawing attention from various parts of the world for years now. After famous Indian fabrics like pure cotton, tussar silk and khadi (hand-spun and hand-woven cloth), it’s the Indian wool whic...
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Golf Tourism
March 2, 2016
With golf courses spreading to every nook and corner of India and the growing popularity of the sport backed by the sightseeing of the spots – Golf enthusiasts are looking forward to visiting India for a holiday that goes beyond tees and greens. P laying golf in the valleys...
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Mahmood Ahmad Shah
March 2, 2016
Revitalising Tourism Although it was hit by flood in 2014, the tourism and infrastructure in Kashmir recovered swiftly as it received nearly nine million tourists in 2015. The year 2016 is declared as the year of adventure, says Mahmood Ahmad Shah. What was the tourist footfall i...
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