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Are The Arab Perceptions About India Changing?
When a series of concerted tweets from Arab handles began denouncing attacks on Muslims in India two weeks ago, many people were struck by the unfamiliar nature of the development. Never before have Arabs been concerned with India's internal politics .
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IED Expert Among 3 Militants Killed In Pulwama Gunfight: Police
State forces on Wednesday killed militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad's (JeM) top IED expert Abdul Rehman alias 'Fauji Bhai', who was an Afghan war veteran, besides two local militants during an encounter in Pulwama district of South Kashmir, police said..
Modi, Trump Hold Telephonic Talks; Discuss Sino-India Border Row
The border standoff between India and China, the ongoing civil disturbances in the US and need for reforms in the WHO were among a host of issues that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed during a telephonic talk on Tuesday..
There Are No Fewer Challenges In Online Education
E-education is one of the major areas identified by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for imparting education using educational tools and communication mediums. In fact, e-education in India is still in its infancy
Pain of Muslims, KPs is Braided: In Reply to Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s Letter
How COVID-19 Could Re-Shape Our World
A Pandemic Tests India’s Federal Credentials
Do Good Grades and Marks Matter?
Decisions of Kashmir University and Student Sufferings
Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra Responds to Arbeena & Asif
Life and livelihood
The vital sectors of our economy like tourism, horticulture, handicrafts have been hit hard. So, perpetuating the lockdown is not an option. What the administration can do and which is eminently possible is to create more awareness about social distancing norms
Galwan Stand-off
Lockdown 5.0
NC Rumblings
Reopen the Economy
Fight Covid-19, Not People
Remember Your Brethren in Distress
Rising Cases Of Online Bullying Amid Lockdown
Amid social distancing, social networking is acting like a safety valve to pour our repressed thoughts, anger and frustration online, but in doing so we often tend to cross the line by getting into someone’s nerves to frustrate him or her too
Thej Kaad – A Unique Festivity
Backstory of Ladakh’s Galwan Valley and the legend of Rassul Galwan
Shattered Tourism Industry Of Kashmir
The Unsung Heroes of Covid-19
What I Learned From Chaiwallas and Autowallas of Kashmir
Post-script: Tanvir-ul-Ahad, The Unsung Hero of Kashmir Journalism
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SPECIAL REPORT View all
‘Dragon Is Already on Our Doorsteps’: Reporting Ladakh Amid Faceoff
In the biggest showdown since the 1962 Sino-India War, the ‘dragon’ and ‘elephant’ are currently locking horns over the strategic zones in the cold desert. As sabre-rattling is escalating, the locals are getting fearful over the full-blown conflict and their lost pasturelands.
LOCAL View all
7 Including Sarpanch,2 Panchs Assault Father-Son Duo In Rajouri,Arrested
Seven people including a sarpanch and two panchs allegedly assaulted a father-son duo after a verbal duel during a panchayat meeting in Rajouri district prompting police to arrest them.
Tanker Overturns In Samba, One Killed
Covid-19 Patient Brought Back After Fleeing
Ex- Minister Namgyal Tests Covid-19 Positive After Death
CITY View all
Top Doctor Fighting Covid-19 in Kashmir Tests Positive
A top pulmonologist and Head of Department, Chest Disease Hospital Srinagar tested positive for the respiratory disease late on Monday night.
Catch J&K Artists Live At ‘Qaraar’ Concert
HC To Consider Sagar’s PSA Plea
14 More Covid-19 Patients Discharged From SKIMS Bemina
REGIONAL View all
India’s Covid-19 Cases Cross 2 Lakh-Mark; Death Toll At 5,815
India registered a record jump of 8,909 novel coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 2,07,615 on Wednesday, while the toll rose to 5,815 with 217 more deaths.
India Approves Emergency Use Of Remdesivir To Treat Covid-19 Patients
8171 More Covid-19 Cases, 204 Deaths In India
Pak Attacked Indian Posts With Guided Missiles: Army
WORLD View all
‘Acts Of Domestic Terror’:Trump Orders Military Deployment In Washington
President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the military if the states fail to take necessary actions to "dominate the streets" and "quell" the violent protests.
New York Under Curfew As Looters Hit Luxury Stores
‘Saudi, Israel In Secret Talks Through US Mediation Over Al-Aqsa Mosque’
Protests May Be Last Straw For US Global Stature
LIFE & TIMES
How Kashmiris Are Coping With Lockdown Stress
Keep that funny bone tickling. You cannot always afford to be damn serious. Sometimes dose of humour is necessary to relieve the burden from your shoulders. Enjoy little joys of life with the warmth of your heart.Know the difference between humour and rumour, amuse and abuse.
Children Will Miss The Power Of Touch
Humans, of course, do far more holding and touching of our young and we do so over a much longer time. We invest years in holding, hugging, kissing, bathing, and dressing our offspring.
21st Century & Gaming
Diminishing empathy, pleasure in the pain of others, well-practiced criminal behaviour, decreased capacity for mature decision making, bad physical health, bad mental health, less sleep and bad academic scores are some of the effects of exposure to violent games.
Covid & Polygamy: Pick a Wife’s Name Out of a Hat
While the general public is busy taking precautions against the coronavirus and abiding by the requirements of the curfew, there is a segment of polygamist men who have fallen into the clutches of another emerging dilemma – sleeping arrangement for their co-wives.
Ramazan In The Time Of Pandemic
We used to put on different faces just to fake around but now things have become so strange and suspicious that even our hypocrisies are concealed by the masks which has become a new norm and necessity. With each heavy breath we take underneath, let’s awake our conscience and sanitise our thoughts. Let’s subdue the scandalous Kurdugulo in us through restrain and fear for Allah..
What is Dirilis Ertugrul and Why Everyone is Watching it
The driving force behind Dirilis' popularity may be the the sense of hope and revival against all odds that this story provides. Mired in difficult times like these, Dirilis seems to provides an inspirational balm to a collectively damaged Muslim psyche.
Ramazan in the Midst of a Pandemic
While we must practice social and physical distancing, it does not have to lead to social isolation. We must stay connected. Practice physical distancing and avoid gathering in places associated with Ramazan activities. Physical distancing should be following while distributing ‘Zakat’ during Ramazan.
Social Distancing Works In Absence of Vaccine
Social distancing measures are steps you can take to minimise social contact between individuals. Indeed, even in less challenging occasions, many of us attempt to stay away from close contact with somebody who is sneezing or coughing to avoid from becoming ill ourselves.
In Pursuit of Perfection
We have this pipe dream about everything…. Perfect life, perfect relationships, perfect career, and perfect amount of money that we need to earn, no matter what. Do you really feel these things make us perfect? .
Over Parenting, Under Parenting- How We Make Children Suffer
Life of people who lived earlier was much simpler and easier than our lives are today. As our lifestyles changed, our needs, desires, modes of expression changed as well and so did the issues between parents and children
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Virtual Meetups Replace Coffee Shop Meetings For Matrimonial Prospects
"Mujhe rishta pasand hai" (I agree with this alliance) is more likely to be heard over virtual meetings and online dates than in coffee shops and restaurants.
Divorce: A Decadence and Acrimonious Parting
Marriage may be seen as a contract, a status, or a combination of two opposite sexes.In matrimonial contract, if a spouse refuses or shows inability to perform the obligations stipulated in the contract may constitute a ground for divorce of a spouse.
As People Stay Home, Earth Turns Wilder And Cleaner
As people across the globe stay home to stop the spread of the new coronavirus, the air has cleaned up, albeit temporarily..
Springtime Amidst Corona!
We are not the only people in the world under lockdown now. 8 billion people are also indoors in solidarity with us. The reason of isolation, lockdown or incarceration can be different but every single soul is feeling the pain of our lockdown. .
BUSINESS View all
Cabinet Approves Stimulus Package, New Definition For MSMEs
The Union Cabinet on Monday formally approved all announcements relating to MSMEs as part of the Rs. 20-lakh Covid stimulus package.
Petrol, Diesel To Get Costlier From Jun 01
UN Agency Expects Locusts To Reach As Far As Bihar, Odisha
Rs 223 Crore Bank Fraud: HC Rejects Plea Of Accused Ex-Chairman
SPORT View all
Australia Announce Summer Schedule With Full Series Against India
Cricket Australia on Thursday confirmed that India will make the trip Down Under starting October this year for a financially critical assignment comprising four Tests, ODIs as well as T20 Internationals.
Covid-19: Cricket Australia To Test Using Disinfectant On Balls
IPL Wipeout May Cause India 4K Crore In Losses
Real Kashmir Coach And Family To Return To Scotland Today
HEALTH View all
People Living On Higher Altitudes Less Vulnerable To COVID-19: Report
Researchers have found that populations living in higher altitudes, especially 3,000 meters (9,842 feet) above the sea level, significantly report lower levels of coronavirus infections than their lowland counterparts.
Chinese Scientists Believe New Drug Can Stop Pandemic ‘Without Vaccine’
‘Major’ Mental Health Crisis Looming From Pandemic: UN
Scientists Decode How COVID-19 Disease Kills People
ENVIRONMENT View all
Football Pitch Of Rainforest Destroyed Every Six Seconds: Study
Vast tracts of pristine rainforest on three continents went up in smoke last year, with an area roughly the size of Switzerland cut down or burned to make way for cattle and commercial crops.
Major Project For Conservation Of Environment Initiated In Srinagar
Iran Brings Back Dying Lake From Brink
How Will Lockdown Affect India’s Water & Sanitation System
TRAVEL
‘Many Factors To Be Addressed Before International Flights Begin’
Several factors like the lockdown in metro cities and the ban imposed by various countries on the entry of foreigners need to be addressed before resuming international passenger flights in India.
DGCA Asks Airlines To Keep Middle Seats Vacant
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday asked airlines to allot seats in flights in such a manner that middle seats are kept vacant to the extent possible.
As Flying Returns, Airlines Seek To Quell Fears Over Cabin Air
Jet manufacturers and airlines are launching an urgent initiative to convince nervous travellers that the air they breathe on planes is safe.
Covid-19: ‘Most Viruses, Other Germs Do Not Spread Easily On Flights’
Most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights, the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has said in its COVID-19 guidelines.
562 Stranded Kashmiris Return Home In Six Flights
Over five hundred Kashmiris stranded in various parts of the country reached Valley on Monday in six flights, as the domestic flight operations resumed today, two months after Pan-India lockdown was imposed on March 25 to fight coronavirus pandemic.
Srinagar Airport to Receive 13 Flights Daily From Monday
The Srinagar International Airport will operate as many as 13 inbound and outbound flights from Monday, after a break of nearly two months since the pan-India lockdown imposed by Modi-government began on March 25.
Srinagar Airport Gears Up For Flight Resumption
After remaining closed for air traffic for nearly two months, the Srinagar International Airport is all set to reopen, as over a dozen inbound and outbound flights are likely to return on the runway on May 25.
Govt Issues Guidelines For Domestic Flight Operations
The govt on Thursday issued detailed guidelines for airlines, airports, passengers and other stakeholders on issues ranging from control on air fares to restrictions on number of bags.
Domestic Flights To Resume From May 25: Govt
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Wednesday domestic scheduled commercial passenger flights will resume in a calibrated manner from May 25.
Airlines to Govt: ‘Yes, Our Aircraft Are Ready To Fly Again’
With the possibility of resuming domestic flights soon, airlines in India have submitted their aircraft’s airworthiness report to the country’s aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA).
COVID-19: Pak To Resume Domestic Flights From Tomorrow
Pakistan will resume domestic flights in a phased manner from Saturday after the government eased some of the restrictions imposed following the outbreak of the COVID-19.
International Tourism Could Decline By 60-80% In 2020,Says UN
International tourism could decline by 60-80 per cent in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the revenue loss of $910 billion to $1.2 trillion.
Air, Train Travel Unlikely to Resume From May 3, Reports Say
Air India has stopped taking bookings on all flights on Sunday amidst reports that restrictions on air and train travel may continue beyond May 3, when the 40-day lockdown in India to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic comes to an end..
Air Travel Aggregators Start Refund To Passengers For Suspended Flights
The online air travel aggregators have started giving cash refund to passengers who booked tickets between March 25 and April 14 for their travel plan.
INTERVIEW View all
After Joke, Altaf Bukhari Says, His Political Promotion an ‘Imagination’
Cooling his heels in the blistering capital where the political mercury is soaring at the moment, Altaf Bukhari is playing it cool and calm, despite his name as the chief of the so-called advisory council—seen as a political local face replacing bureaucratic non-local advisory group in J&K.
More We Remain Silent, More Criminal It Is: Aga Ruhullah
Reading in Lockdown: Kashmir’s Top Bookseller Talks Pandemic Business
REVIEW View all
The Age of Illusions: How America Squandered its Cold War Victory
In the nature of a historical narrative and interpretation of America’s foreign policy after the Second World War and then the end of the Cold War, interspersed with lively vignettes, anecdotes and robust analysis, Prof Andrew Bacevich, dissects the hubris and grand follies of the US foreign policy establishment.
How Books Can Liberate You From Pandemic Distress
Maska: Labelling Dream As Delusion
LETTERS TO EDITOR View all
Unrest Among Kashmir Youth
The youth of Kashmir, despite facing unemployment and poverty never let the state down at any point. The issue of grave public concern is increasing frustration among the jobless youth of Kashmir.
Appeal to Hon’ble LG
Maternity Deaths at MCH Anantnag
MEDIA View all
J&K Govt Frames Media Policy to Curb ‘Misinformation, Fake News’
The JK govt on Tuesday approved media policy with an aim to thwart misinformation and fake news and keep a check on any attempt to use media to “vitiate public peace, sovereignty and integrity of the country”.
Why Is Police Targeting Journalists Amid Protests In The US?
KPC Condemns Harassment of Journalists
OTV
EID MUBARAK: KPs Came Together to Greet Their Valley Brethren
On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, many Kashmiri Pandits from different parts of the world came together to wish their Muslim brethren of the valley a happy festival. Among them are some prominent KP faces, known for their creative craft and contribution.
How To Protect Yourself Against COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new coronavirus introduced to humans for the first time.
Unravel Kashmir | Chapter 1 | Trailer
OTV unravels the development and divergence of the psychology of youth in Kashmir. We bring to you the real stories of the conflict from real people. #StraightOuttaKashmir, featuring Ali Safuddin, Mu'Azzam Bhat and Ovais Ahmad..
Unravel Kashmir | Young Minds in a Conflict Zone
This episode provides an insight into the psychological upbringing of Kashmiri youth living in a conflict zone. The very aim of this documentary in particular, and the whole series in general, is to unravel unheard stories from real people who witness turmoil conflict and its nuances on a daily basis..
Case Reopened: Fake Drug Mafia in Kashmir
Kashmir Observer reopens the case of fake drug market in Kashmir, which kills thousands of people every year. Dr. Nisar-Ul-Hassan in an exclusive interview exposes the widespread spurious drug mafia network in the valley..
Caught in the Crossfire
Our reporters traveled to Uri and Poonch the two areas which have been battlefields in all the three wars two countries fought since their independence..
Kashmir’s Beloved Root Vegetable Has Made A Comeback
2014 Floods ravaged Kashmir and one overlooked consequence was the loss of Nadru. To the delight of Kashmiris Nadru grew again in 2018 thanks to local farmers..
Caught in the crossfre
Fear Has Returned To Kashmir Villages As India-Pakistan Clashes Resume. Tensions between the two nuclear armed neighbours are at a boil.Tens of thousands of Kashmiri villagers along the LoC are in distress once again..
Almond Blossom In Kashmir
The early bloom of flowers on Almond trees in the sprawling garden in Shahr-e-Khaas is a source of attraction for nature lovers and tourists, alike.Historians maintain there is no record to suggest who laid the garden.
Badam Wae’r Through An Artist’s Lens
Distinguished artist Masood Hussain dropped the paintbrush for a while.
CAREERS View all
JEE-Mains to be Held From July 18-23, JEE-Advanced in Aug: HRD Minister
Engineering entrance examination JEE will be held from July 18-23, while medical entrance exam NEET will be conducted on July 26.
Career Guidance Portal Now Live For J&K Students
KHYEN CHYEN View all
Shades Of ‘Greens’ From Kashmir’s Emerald Spring Palette
The much-awaited season of all, when the new blossoms burst forth in vivid colours and the ground is painted green with daisies studded over them, is unquestionably a sight for the sore eyes.
Food Safety, Shopping & COVID-19: What You Should And Shouldn’t Be Doing
TECHNOLOGY View all
NASA Scientists Detect Parallel Universe Where Time Runs Backward
In a scenario straight out of “The Twilight Zone,” a group of NASA scientists working on an experiment in Antarctica have detected evidence of a parallel universe — where the rules of physics are the opposite of our own.
Google Dumps Dream Of Tech City Where Smart Streets Melt Snow
CULTURE View all
Muslim-e-Awwal Shahe Mardan Ali: Dr Iqbal On Hazrat Ali
21st of Ramazan is the martyrdom anniversary of Ali Ibn Abi Talib, the first Imam and fourth Caliph of Muslims.
Home, Oh Sweet Home, How I Yearn for Your Sweet Scent
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