Kashmir Observer

Cultural Collapse: Why’s Kashmir’s Central Asian Link Fading?

At a time when people are decrying the sad state of archives and other signposts of past, Burzahom awaits the state and societal intervention to uphold its sanctity as Kashmir’s historical site..

Kashmiri Students Thrashed in Punjab after India Loses Match to Pak

Kashmiri students at an engineering institute in Punjab were reportedly thrashed after India lost to Pakistan in a T-20 thriller in Dubai Sunday night..

10th,12th Exam: Students To Carry ‘Consent Signed By Parents, Guardians’

Government has issued fresh covid-19 guidelines, among others mandating “consent by parents or legal guardians” for students of 10th and 12th class for taking examinations in Jammu and Kashmir..

Ind v Pak: Dear Kashmiri Students, Hold Back Your Emotions

Games become bridges for nations, be it Cricket or Football. Hatred, bigotry, narrow-mindedness, and prejudices are unethical to the spirit of sportsmanship. We should see sports as sports, and shouldn't link it with nationalism or politics.

Turkish Soft Power: Kashmir, Politics and Perceptions

Ivory Walls of Academia

Chinese Naval Strategy’s Covert Dimensions

Bitter and Beautiful

This year, winter has knocked very early. As such, objectively, this arrival is an unwelcome one. However, with the aura of connotations that accompany it in the context of Kashmir — the reactions it invited were dual.

Time to Change the Tack

Breaking the Deadlock

Taming the Virus

How to Help Someone with Non-Suicid Self-Injury?

When speaking with the person, use 'I' statements rather than 'you' statements. Inquire about the person's self-injury, but don't press them to talk about it. Recognize the person's experience as they describe it to reflect what they're saying.

Mawlid: An Opportunity to Learn About Prophet (pbuh)

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): A Mercy for Humankind from the ‘All Merciful’

Indulge in Milad Spirit

‘We’re Heartbroken’: Snow-Buried Apple Orchards Numb Kashmiri Growers

On the heels of a weather advisory, the untimely snowfall has ruined the apple orchards of Kashmir leaving the growers in a grieving state of mind..

Post-Parting: Empty Building, Deserted Square, Vexed Vendors

From Turtles to Cats: Kashmir’s Pet Business Booming Amid Distress

Viral Audio Clips Voicing Concern Over Silent Departure From Kashmir

LOCAL View all

Amit Shah Offers Prayers At Kheer Bhawani Temple In Ganderbal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers at the revered Kheer Bhawani temple in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said..

Govt Does Not Believe In Buying Peace In J&K: LG

4,500 Youth Clubs Formed in J&K To Bring Change: Shah

Teen Found Dead In South Kashmir's Kulgam

CITY View all

Snowfall, Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc In Kashmir

Three members of a nomad family were killed and another critically injured on Saturday due to the fresh spell of snowfall and heavy rain cutting off the Valley from the rest of the world besides causing widespread destruction to horticulture, and plunging many parts of Kashmir into darkness..

JVC's Ground Floor Inundated, Lift System Also Goes Out of Gear

Elderly Man Falls Into Open Drain in Srinagar's Natipora, Dies

Iconic Week Carnival Commences in Srinagar

REGIONAL View all

Life Expectancy In India Dropped By 2 Years Due To COVID-19: Study

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has affected the lives of people worldwide, has also caused a drop in the life expectancy in India by almost two years, a statistical analysis by scientists IIPS has revealed..

UP Govt To Rename Faizabad Railway Station As Ayodhya Cantt

'Centre's Plan To Get Netaji's Ashes In 90s Dropped On Riot Warning'

Selection Of Haj Pilgrims To Be Based On Covid-Appropriate Criteria

WORLD View all

Pompeo Reveals Saudi Conditions To Normalise Ties With Israel

Former US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, revealed on Saturday that Saudi Arabia wants the US to adopt a tougher stance against Iran in order to normalise its ties with Israel..

US Intel Warns China Could Dominate AI, Gain Military Edge

UN Fears ‘Mass Atrocity Crimes’ In Northern Myanmar

Outcry As Israel Labels Palestinian Rights Groups ‘Terrorists’

LIFE & TIMES

Mental Reattachment To Work Vital For Success Of Leaders

Getting into the right mindset for work can set the tone for the rest of your day -- and it's an especially beneficial practice for managers, the Portland State University study found..

Study: High Blood Pressure Doubled Globally In 30 Years

The number of people living with high blood pressure has doubled since 1990, according to a major study published on Wednesday that found half of all sufferers -- about 720 million people -- went untreated in 2019..

Is Desk Job Making You Fat?

Don't let your desk job make you unhealthy and fat. Many people complain about this. Increasing stress and inactivity at work leads to weight gain..

Covid-19 May Become A Mostly Childhood Disease In Few Years: Study

COVID-19 may behave like other common-cold coronaviruses in the next few years, affecting mostly young children who have not yet been vaccinated or exposed to the virus, according to a modelling study.

CDC Says Cloth Masks Don’t Offer Protection Against Smoke From Wildfires

Despite cloth masks’ effectiveness at stemming Covid-19 transmission, it does little to protect against smoke because the small, harmful particles in smoke can pass through the cloth..

Covid: How Parents Can Help Kids Deal With Back-To-School Anxiety

Anxiety may be a challenge for many more children than usual, and it can be intertwined with other feelings, such as excitement and shyness.

Four Reasons Why More People Are Not Buying Electric Cars Yet

One of the main reasons for people’s hesitancy is that electric cars are more expensive than petrol or diesel vehicles. In the long run electric cars are cheaper due to lower charging cost, maintenance, and servicing..

Mukbang: Saudi Health Alert Over New Online Eating Craze

Mukbang is an internet phenomenon that has been steadily gaining popularity over the past few years. The eating broadcast originating in South Korea and quickly circulated the globe. It is now gaining popularity in Saudi Arabia with the rise of influencers..

‘World's Happiest Country’ Seeks Migrants. Here's Why

Repeatedly dubbed the happiest nation on the planet with world-beating living standards, Finland should be deluged by people wanting to relocate, but in fact it faces an acute workforce shortage..

Should World Stop Shaking Hands After Covid? What Experts Say

Banished at the start of the pandemic, the handshake is making something of a comeback, thanks to vaccinations and the lifting of social restrictions -- but "pressing the flesh" faces an uncertain future..

Leaders Who Listen To Employees Have More Resilient Teams, Research Show

Leaders who encourage their employees to learn on the job and speak up with ideas and suggestions for change have teams that are more effective and resilient in the face of unexpected situations..

All You Want to Know About Black Fungus

The widespread reports of mucormycosis suggest that it is not coming from a single contaminated source and does not have a single explanation. It is an evolving condition that will unfold in the coming days.

Pregnancy During Covid Lockdown: How Pandemic Has Affected New Mothers

Preparing for childbirth can be joyful and exciting, but COVID-19 restrictions disrupted many women's prenatal care and forced some mothers to deliver their infants, without partner or family support..

World Bee Day: What Will Happen If Bees Go Extinct?

While bees are most commonly known for honey, these intelligent creatures are also behind most of the food we love – fruit, veg, chocolate and even coffee..

BUSINESS View all

Fuel Prices Hiked For 5th Straight Day

Petrol and diesel prices on Sunday were hiked for the fifth straight day by 35 paise per litre each, pushing pump rates to new high across the country..

LG’s Advisor For Immediate Assessment Of Loss To Orchards In Valley

Political Parties Demand Compensation For Affected Farmers

JKEDI Steering Committee Clears 49 Cases Of Aspiring Entrepreneurs

SPORT View all

Pakistan Beat India By 10 Wickets, First In World Cup

Pakistan brought to an end India's near-three-decade domination of them in the world stage in the most convincing fashion, embarrassing their arch-rivals by 10 wickets in the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup..

Azam Reveals 12-Man Pakistan Squad, Kohli Refrains

Sunday Blockbuster Awaits Kohli’s India & Babar’s Pakistan

J&K Win Practice Match Vs Delhi In Super Over

HEALTH View all

US Surgeons Successfully Test Pig Kidney Transplant In Human Patient

For the first time, a pig kidney has been transplanted into a human without triggering immediate rejection by the recipient's immune system..

Mix-And-Match Vaccines Highly Effective Against COVID-19: Lancet Study

Tuberculosis Deaths On Rise Again Globally Due To Covid: WHO

Covaxin Gets Emergency Use Approval For Kids Aged 2-18 Years

ENVIRONMENT View all

NGT Frames Panel To Check Water Quality Of Doodh Ganga

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has constituted a five-member committee to look into the water quality in Doodh Ganga river and Mamath Kull in Kashmir..

46 Countries Agree To Better Protect Environmental Defenders

Complete Demarcation Of Wetlands, Demolish Encroachments: Div Com

Over 99.9% Scientific Papers Agree Humans Caused Climate Change: Study

TRAVEL

Covid-19: Govt Issues Revised Guidelines For International Passengers

Travellers fully vaccinated and coming from a country with which India has reciprocal arrangements for mutual acceptance of WHO approved COVID-19 vaccines shall be allowed to leave the airport..

How New US Travel Rules Affect Various Countries, Including India

The new US travel policy will block entry to foreign nationals who have recovered from COVID-19 and then gotten one dose of two-dose vaccines -- a standard that France and the European Commission consider full vaccination..

Highest Post-Pandemic Domestic Air Traffic Seen On Sunday: Scindia

Due to constructive policies of the Centre, domestic air traffic reached its highest level on Sunday since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Monday..

Full Capacity Domestic Flights To Operate From Oct 18

Airlines can operate domestic flights without any capacity restriction from October 18 onwards, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on Tuesday, keeping in mind the "passenger demand for air travel"..

India To Allow Foreign Tourists Via Chartered Flights From Oct 15

India has decided to allow foreign tourists into the country, beginning with granting tourist visas to those travelling by chartered flights from October 15 and those by regular planes from November 15..

Jet Airways To Start Domestic Operations In Q1 2022

Jet Airways will start domestic operations in the first quarters of 2022, the Jalan Kalrock consortium, the successful resolution applicant of the airways said on Monday. The airline intends to start its first flight from New Delhi to Mumbai by Q1 2022..

Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Up 31% At 66 Lakh In Aug: ICRA

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