Accomplishment: Kashmir’s Handicraft exports surge past Rs 1100 Crores
Srinagar: Kashmir’s handloom and handicraft exports have more than doubled over the past two years, with export figures going above worth Rs1100 crores. As per the figures, exports surged from ₹563 crore in 2021-22 to a remarkable ₹1,162 crore in 2023-24, reflecting a robust growth trajectory. The sharp increase highlights the rising global demand for […]
What are ‘metacrimes’ – and how can we stop them?
By: Ausma Bernot, Kai Lin, Milind Tiwari and You Zhou The Apple Vision Pro is the newest tool for Australians to access three-dimensional, immersive online environments, also known as the metaverse. Released in Australia earlier this month, it allows users to take a (virtual) walk in the savanna from their living room, watch sports matches […]
Importance of Career Counselors
By: Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon After completing their 10th grade, students often make hasty decisions regarding their choice of subjects and streams. When they later find that these choices do not align with their interests or lead to success, they may experience significant mental distress, sometimes even contemplating drastic measures. In Kashmir, the absence of effective […]
Can we live permanently in Antarctica?
By: Jeffrey C. Johnson It’s not only the physical challenges but also the mental side of living in Antarctica that would make a permanent human settlement there difficult. On October 25, 1991, I made my first trip to the US’s Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station. I vividly remember landing on the ice runway onboard a ski-equipped […]
DC Srinagar undertook visit to City Hospitals; takes stock of their functioning
SRINAGAR: To ensure smooth patient care facilities in City hospitals, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today undertook visits to JLNM Hospital Rainawari, CHC Gousia Khanyar, PHC Zadibal، PHC Zadibal and other hospitals. During the visit, the DC took first hand appraisal about the medical facilities being extended to the patients. He inspected […]
