J&K constitutes about 67.5% of North-Western Himalayas and is a repository of rich and rare floral diversity. This provides a fair scope for production of propagules of varied ornamentals and then their marketing.

There are many universities in Jammu and Kashmir that are a right choice for the students who wish to take admission in undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D courses. This article details about Universities that offer admissions to different courses annually.

All the disorders should be considered important and as soon as the person is diagnosed the patient should be treated immediately as these disorders could be severe because they will affect the person in long term. Eating disorders are mostly considered complex with medical illness and in this disorder the child suffers from both mental health disorders as well as medical illness. Eating disorders in children affects their personality, thinking process. This could also create disturbances as in how you look up or think about what you eat and how you eat and in what quality are you are eating. In some eating disorders people may also think that they’re gaining a lot weight, they feel that they’re but in reality they’re not this is also one of the reasons why people stop eating or in some cases they eating but when they realised that they’re gaining they tend to force themselves to vomit, this would harm them this could be one of the symptoms of eating disorder. Eating disorders include

In Kashmir valley, the students belonging from remote areas or underprivileged families mostly prefer to continue their education through online or distance mode. The regional director Srinagar of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Dr Kamlesh Meena in an interview with Rising Kashmir’s Education Correspondent Riyaz Bhat says that the university has always been trying to cover the uncovered areas and to reach the unreached segment of the society who are living in far-flung areas.

Every day at 6:30 in the morning, a group of boys make their way towards the streets on their skateboards. The young boys indulge in tricks like kick flips, heel flips and freestyle skateboarding.

Kashmir’s women singers have pushed the art of singing to new heights and entertain people not only in the valley but at global level with their soothing voices.

Amarnath cave, a prominent Hindu shrine located in Kashmir valley, is visited by lakhs of devotees every year. The shrine is taken care by Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB), which conducts the annual pilgrimage to the high-altitude shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva

No other culture on the planet has the variety of weaves that India has and ensuring that this variety coexists and makes a beautifully harmonious pattern is certainly not easy. The Indian Constitution has time and again taken up the daunting task of demarcating the secular domain from the religious one but most often than not, the Indian courts have been called upon to resolve various issues that arise due to the clash between religious rituals and human rights.

As government of India eased Covid restrictions across the country making the travel easier, Kashmir valley is witnessing an exponential increase in the tourism flow as the valley’s international airport recorded a footfall of more than four lakh visitors in the month of April .

Kashmir is known to be the top region in the world for cultivating saffron but for years, its production has faced decline.

No doubt it is fun and exciting to go to school. You get to see your friends and learn new things. But sometimes the stress of daily activities and stress can make you feel tired. isn't it? So, today we are going to talk about 30 practical ways you can refresh and relax your mind after school.

With a motive to help the bright and sharp minded students belonging from underprivileged families, Kashmir Education Initiative (KEI), a non-profit organization is offering scholarships to the students at three levels.

Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (April 14, 1891 to December 06, 1956) was an Indian jurist, economist, social reformer and political leader who headed the committee drafting the Constitution of India from the Constituent Assembly debates, served as Law and Justice Minister in the first cabinet of Jawaharlal Nehru, and inspired the Dalit Buddhist movement after renouncing Hinduism.

We are all familiar with humanized landscape areas in which everything seems to be working well together. We say that a certain town is delightful or picturesque, what we probably mean is that we subconsciously sense certain qualities of compatibility that appeal to us. Other places of disorder, confusion, pollution, bad taste or poor planning are ugly and bother us. If we were traveling, these would be bypassed. We would prefer not to live in or near them. Thenegative qualities of such places are those we would attempt to eliminate in any re-planning process, the positive qualities are those we would strive to retain. It would seem to follow as a guiding principle that to preserve or create a pleasing site, all the various elements or parts must be brought into harmony. If the completed project seems to blend with the landscape, it is the happy result of an inspired design rather than the mistaken aim of an uninspired designer.

There are many inspiring stories of Kashmiri doctors who have excelled not only in the valley but have also contributed to global health care and research which is noteworthy.

Kashmir diaries would be incomplete for a visitor if he or she does not visit houseboats. The delight in Kashmir does not end with sightseeing or an adventurous tour. Undoubtedly, Kashmir is a beautiful place where you get pleasure in everything. Kashmir is famous for Dal Lake all over the world and so Dal Lake is famous for houseboats. The superior quality wooden made houseboats are being named as gem of the Dal Lake, so a stay on water in one of the greatest pleasures of a Kashmir tour.

In Srinagar, a dancer adjusts his camera on the tripod, in one corner of the hall. Soon he gets joined by other dancers. When the music fills up the space, the dancers start grooving by following the same steps.

‘Young people our greatest hope, youth clubs enable youngsters in self-discovery, self-development’

• Peace has become permanent feature in Kashmir • Enough security measures in place for annual Amarnath Yatra

The Delimitation Commission headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, (a retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India), and Sushil Chandra, (Chief Election Commissioner) and K. K. Sharma, (State Election Commissioner, Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir), as Ex- Officio members of the Delimitation Commission Thursday finalised the Delimitation order for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The Gazette notification for the same has also been published.

Rakib Ahmad Zia, a teacher of political science from Central Kashmir has authored more than 100 books covering diverse subjects.

The ability to withstand, address, adapt, and adjust to adversity, overcome barriers, and bounce back from perceived failure, disappointment, or rejection is referred to as resilience. The way a student learns to deal with obstacles will have a long-term impact on their careers and relationships.

Many students dream about studying abroad. It’s no secret that education offers students the opportunity to make new friends, gain internship experience, explore the world, create professional connections, and immerse themselves in a new culture. However, many students falsely believe that studying abroad is too expensive for their budget and don’t know where to start on the scholarship application process in a different country. There are plenty of study abroad scholarships for international students who are interested in pursuing a course or a degree abroad. These opportunities can range from funds to cover your flight to scholarships that allow you to study abroad for free. Scholarships not only act as financial aid but are essential due to several other reasons and a great source of financial aid for such students. On the other side, many students are unaware of the various scholarships. Last week, we detailed our readers about scholarships in J&K and India. This article briefs abo

Silkworm is a monophagous insect which is fed only on mulberry leaves. The quality of mulberry leaf has a profound influence upon the quality and quantity of cocoon crop expected to be harvested per ounce of silkworm seed.

Stitching a quilt inside a closed room, two blind brothers from Chakbagh area of Nigeen in Srinagar have garnered immense praise for their work and fashionable quilt designs.

The turf grass and lawn care industry is growing rapidly due to huge demand in residential as well as in commercial sectors for environmental and aesthetic benefits. Growing demand of turf grasses for sports, landscape, commercial, residential, athletic facilities and home gardening has given boost to turf industry.

Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated after a month-long fasting of Ramadan. The day is marked with the early morning congregational Eid prayers, wearing new clothes and exchanging greetings to dear ones. Over the years, with new trends coming up, the way of celebrating Eid has changed. The locals reminisce about the old traditions and recount the happy Eid moments of their life.

Judicial Independence is the bulwark of our system. It gives life to the words of the Constitution. For any democratic country, it is imperative that the process of appointment of the judges remains independent and uninfluenced. Wee Chong Jin, the first Chief Justice of Singapore has rightly said, “The qualities that one should look for in a judge are a burning desire to be fair and impartial; the courage to uphold the law and strike down injustice; compassion, coupled with an understanding of human frailties; and lastly, love for the law.”

“The parameters are the patients' body temperature, humidity, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and body orientation that can be recorded in real time and monitored virtually with the help of sensors,” he said.

“I have been interested in innovations since childhood. At home, I would repair the things which wouldn’t function properly. I would modify them as per the needs and make something new,” he said.

In more than one year of experience as the Principal Secretary to the government for the School Education Department Bishwajit Kumar Singh in an interview with Rising Kashmir’s education correspondent Riyaz Bhat says that his primary focus has always remained to bring quality education in government schools, motivate the teachers for a better outcome and complete and implement the pending works and policies.

Before the partition of India, the college was affiliated with Punjab University Lahore and after the independence in 1947; S P College was affiliated with Banaras Hindu University until the University of Kashmir was founded in 1956. However, for the past couple of years, the College has been affiliated with Cluster University Srinagar.

Ford Foundation Scholarships: A limited number of Ford Foundation Scholarships of the value of Rs 700 per month are available for students of the M.A. Program of the School of International Studies. The scholarships will be awarded purely on merit subject to the proviso that at least half of them will go to female students.

A woman draping a headscarf, holding a cup of nun-chai and listening to radio while resting near the window-the illustration portrays the scene of a Kashmiri household and the mood of an illustrator.

From a few years, a collection of new songs released by various artists of Kashmir have not only won the hearts of audiences but has also contributed to the music sphere of Kashmir.

Dr. Basharat Ahmed Bhat, a Srinagar-based researcher has developed AppleDoc - an artificial intelligence-driven decision support system for precision of apple farming which aims to push apple cultivation and change the way apple cultivation is done.

John Stuart Mill might have said that- Landlords grow rich in their sleep without working, risking or economizing! But little did he know that today the biggest threat that a landlord faces is from his own tenant. In today’s age where it is difficult to make ends meet and it is extremely cumbersome for most to even arrange food on their plates, dreaming of a house in the city is something that very few can afford. While buying a house seems to be an inaccessible goal for many, even renting one is becoming difficult. This is so because even the landlord know that they cannot afford to give their property to just about anyone on rent in the hope of earning the monthly rental as it is a daunting task to evict a tenant and get your property back even through the legal process.

Many teachers in the Valley are household names because of their contributions. They have been teaching students since years with dedication.

Suicide is the leading cause of death among school children and adolescents. But it can be avoided. Young people who are suicidal often show warning signs of distress. Parents, teachers, and friends are uniquely positioned to recognize these warning signs and offer help. Most importantly you should never waste these red flags or promise to keep them hidden. We can help children before they engage in behaviour that has irreversible consequences if all adults and students in the school community are committed to making suicide prevention a priority and are empowered to take the necessary steps.

Across the educational institutions of Jammu and Kashmir, there are several scholarships available for the students in colleges and universities including for those who do not have the resources to go for higher studies. The list of J&K scholarships is not just limited to these scholarships only. There are several other scholarships as well for the students. This article details about scholarships in J&K. Later, we will also write about national and international scholarships in near future.

Back in 2019, he was moved when a mother was crying helplessly for her drug addict son. The mother was waiting in a queue in SSP’s office and wanted to seek help for her son to get rid of the drugs.

“In this blessed month of Ramadan most of us, Alhamdulillah, have plenty to have in Sehri and Iftar. But there are many in our surroundings who do not have this privilege,” he said.

When children of his age were busy playing cricket and video games, Basit used to create sketches of every other thing he observed around him. His parents would often buy him drawing books, pencils and colours when they discovered his talent, which triggered the spark in him.

A wedding dress is worn not beyond a few hours and almost never after the Walima. Though brides fix their emotions with their wedding dress after a few years, they feel like disposing of it to save them some space in the wardrobe. Some sell it for a few bucks, while others give it to someone where it is blocked again.

Lilium is among demanded cut flowers in the international trade due to its uniqueness, varied colours, good shelf life and easy cultivation under open field conditions or shade.

Autism also referred to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) constitutes a diverse group of conditions related to development of brain. ASD is characterized by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. Characteristics may be detected in early childhood, but autism is often not diagnosed until much later. As per World Health Organisation (WHO), it is estimated that worldwide about one in 100 children has autism.

Around 700 people break their fast every day: Management

Believing that the ideas come naturally to those who search for it, Muheem Ahmad Nadaf makes innovations from scrap and whatever material he finds. He started doing innovations when he was in 7th standard.

Privacy is not something I am entitled to…it’s an absolute prerequisite. In today’s world, where holding on to one’s personal data and keeping one’s personal life has become an issue thanks to the advent of the electronic age, the biggest concern before a person is how to keep his identity safe. This much needed safety is not only needed from the other not so well-meaning individuals, but also from improper governmental intrusion. As Justice William J. Brennan has said, “If the right to privacy means anything it is the right to the individual, married or single, to be free from unwarranted governmental intrusion.”

A university degree directly prepares you for a range of careers. Butchoosing a career that deals with the teaching-learning process is among the most rewarding careersand makes a difference in the lives of others.

To be a teacher is difficult and it becomes even more difficult to become a perfect teacher for all your students. We all are different, and so are the students, and each of them has his learning style. When your teaching art suits the learning style of your student, you will become his best teacher ever. This is like being on the same wave with someone. But it is obvious, that all your students will never have the same opinion about your teaching methods. Misunderstandings are impossible to avoid. But you always can become a nice teacher to all of your students by giving an ear to them carefully.

Schools, teachers, and educators can be the first line of defence against mental illnesses and against practices that harm students’ mental health and yet there is an acute lack of mental health education in our schools and education system overall. Today’s dynamic world requires too much from growing children, teenagers, and even young adults, and as a consequence the impact on their mental health is immeasurable. The way we handle mental health in schools and institutions is less than ideal at best and completely harmful for the child at worst. Lack of mental health education in schools should not have been a feature of 21st-century education and yet we find ourselves in this position where accessing mental health is a task not just for students but also for full-fledged adults.

Ghulam Qadir Shad’s room often bustles with children and young poets who come time and again to seek help from him. Even after his retirement from the service of a headmaster, he pays equal attention to his pupils and offers them guidance wherever they need.

Ramadan - a holy month of the year brings the celebration of gatherings and food but one could not stop thinking about clothing which are stylish and can also fulfill the religious likings.

Kashmir has its own speciality even in the month of Ramadan and the people serve and enjoy these special drinks and dishes throughout the holy month.

Muslims around the world are marking Ramadan — a holy month of fasting during which people abstain from food, drinks, and other pleasures from pre-dawn to sunset.

All India Radio Srinagar that comes live at 3:30 a.m. with a special Sehri program has a special place among people and listening to it continues to be a routine during Ramadan in Kashmir for decades.

Being a mechanic by profession, he had knowledge about machines which helped him in making a modified stove.

Investing in children is one of the most important things a society can do to build a better future

The basic objective of any healthcare system should ensure that every person who needs healthcare services should get them and not only those who can pay them

Globally, World Health Day is observed every year on April 7. This day is celebrated in order to raise awareness among the people about importance of healthy living and address different health related issues faced by the people all across the globe. The theme of World Health Day, 2022 is ‘our planet, our health’. On this occasion seminars and symposia are held by premier health centers around the globe. Kashmir is no exception; on this day multiple events and programmes are organized at different levels and by leading health institutes of the valley to mark the occasion.

WHO estimates that more than 13 million deaths around the world each year are due to avoidable environmental causes. This includes the climate crisis which is the single biggest health threat facing humanity

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World Health Day is a worldwide campaign by WHO aimed at increasing awareness of health amongst the general public and is celebrated on 7th April. As a kidney specialist it is my duty to educate the general public about the role of kidneys in maintaining optimal health and also about various aspects of kidney diseases.

“I believe in evidence. I believe in observation, measurement and reasoning, confirmed by independent observers. I’ll believe anything, no matter how wild and ridiculous, if there is evidence in it. The wilder and more ridiculous something is, however, the firmer and more solid the evidence will have to be.”

Be it immunization, Tuberculosis elimination or controlling child mortality rate, Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a great performer in the overall health sector.

His parents, with every possible resource, sent him out of the village to pursue education. “With almighty’s grace, my parents sent me to Kreeri and I was associated with those people of the village who were very knowledgeable and I was influenced by them,” he said.

In a big hall, many students sit in rows partitioned by wooden planks, their heads bent over their books, some furiously making their notes. It's all calm. Pin-drop silence as in a library. And that's what it is: ‘The Student Study Hall’

Humans are sociable creatures by nature. To thrive in life, we need the companionship of others, and the strength of our ties has a big impact on our mental health and happiness. Being socially connected to others can help you cope with stress, worry, and depression, boost your self-esteem, bring comfort and joy, prevent loneliness, and even add years to your life. Lack of good social ties, on the other side, can jeopardize your mental and emotional well-being.

After completing studies in Mass communication and journalism from Guru Naanak Dev University in Amritsar, 29-year-old Mudasir Farooq was selected in US based Multinational photo and video editing company - Pixopal as a project Manager in Pune in 2016.

The most crucial step forward in the history of pot plants was made accidentally in 1834 by a Victorian gentleman called Nathaniel ward. He discovered that plants could thrive in an enclosed glass case recycling their own moisture by the process of respiration. Wardian cases in the home enabled people to grow their own miniature jungles of tropical plants and also let to new developments in the techniques and technicalities of green house growing.

28-year-old Asif is now a digital marketer, entrepreneur, teacher, and author. He also conducts free classes to students across the world.

He has received two awards for his work including National Award in Pashmina kani shawl weaving in 2011 and Indian Handloom Brand in 2016 for shawl and stall.

In Mumbai he joined the famous dancer, Terence Lewis’ Dance Academy and did a three months diploma. After completing the diploma, he appeared in the written and performance test and then he graduated in hip hop dance style.

Many times while opening the lid of chemical bottles in school laboratories, students get their hands burnt. This issue made a student, Mehwish Riyaz Wani, to devise a lid opener for bottles in laboratories.

Kargil is located equidistant between Srinagar and Leh, the gateway to Ladakh, is famous for its apricot production which is mostly transported to Kashmir through Zojila pass.

When he recovered from illness, he started self-learning sketching from You- Tube tutorials and his skills started to improve. He started give 3D effect to his sketches and make them look lively and realistic. Apart from the demand of people, the sketches he made include the portraits of personalities from the entertainment and sports industry. “With time, I got into realism where you try to draw something which looks more real. Then I practiced more and more and learnt the concept of photo realism- where a sketch looks like a photo.

In Kashmir valley, subject-specific teachers have achieved milestones by winning the hearts of lakhs of students by contributing the words of knowledge and wisdom and shaping the young impressionable minds.

At school children spend a lot of time in the classroom where they can easily transfer infections to one another so parents and their children themselves must be educated in maintaining safe and hygienic practices to prevent the transmission of diseases,especially during the covid era.

Autism is currently being diagnosed in greater numbers than ever before. However, the latest figures could be higher due to changes in how the illness is diagnosed, not because more youngsters have it.

After facing odds, struggles and fighting for her rights, Dr. Ridhwana Sanam from Kashmir is now a renowned name in the field of physiotherapy.

Kashmiri kitchens are incomplete without the copper utensils locally known as ‘traam'. These are such an exquisite utensils that from decades, the people in Kashmir gift each other the copper utensils, be it the occasion of marriage or other moment of happiness.

Few gardeners who spoke to Rising Kashmir expressed glad of being part of beautifying the Asia’s largest Tulip garden. According to them the flock of tourists to the destination is enough recognition of their work worldwide.

During his childhood, Danish Farooq used to accompany his father to play football at Eidgah - a ground in the downtown area of Srinagar. With time, he developed an interest in this sport and took it seriously till he made it to international arena.

For decades, the river Jhelum has been acting as a lifeline for people of Kashmir. It originates from Verinag area of south Kashmir and flows through Srinagar to Baramulla before entering into Pakistan.

He said that a wheelchair is the most commonly used device for movement. However the existing wheelchairs either require the help of another person to move or the user’s finger to operate the wheelchair through joystick or buttons.

Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar is all set to open for public and tourists from today. With over 15 lakh tulips of around 60 varieties blooming over 30 hectares of land, the garden promises to be a feast for the eyes of visitors. Tulip garden has become one of the main attractions for tourists in Kashmir.

In order to do the same, it is imperative that a country has strong and well implemented system of laws that aim at the protection of the consumers. Consumer Protection Act is one of the main laws that provide this much needed protection to the consumers in India. The Act was introduced in the year 1986 and then amended in the year 2002 and later in 2019. This act aims to not only provide better protection to the consumers but also to establish a strong mechanism for the settlement of consumer disputes.

Abban Habib, a class 12th student from the Zakura area of Srinagar, has come up with a startup ‘Sky Robo Drones Company PVT LTD.’ He has built a drone that can offer relief to people during a disaster. The drone can track the location of the people and can video-graph the situation in which people are stuck so that the rescue squad can react accordingly based on the data that the drone reports. It can also bring in disaster relief material including life necessities like food, first aid, and life-saving tools within 5-10 minutes which can eventually save time and life of the stuck people.

Students who want to achieve are typically terrified of failing, which is understandable. Parents of kids are also terrified of their children failing academically, because so much of today's modern society appears to rely on academic performance for upward mobility. Not only does it create stress but also affects their self-esteem and self-image. Along with students a lot of working professionals also deal with the same issue.

Music in Kashmir has always found a good audience. It has been there since times immemorial and has passed on from generation to generation traditionally. Mostly a particular sect of people used to be with the music but nowadays many youngsters take it as a profession. The young generation is pursuing it passionately, and one among the finest singers is 21-year-old ZieaulAalam.

Explaining the cultural, communal harmony, and spiritual significance of the spring season, Zareef said that the early bloom of flowers on Almond trees at Badamwari Srinagar indicates the arrival of spring in Kashmir.

A 10-year-old girl from Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district is fascinating people from all over the Kashmir by her interesting videos that she uploads on social media platforms. She is the youngest social media influencer of Kashmir.

Doordarshan which once was the only source of Television entertainment in the entire Kashmiri households,the female actors have an equal contribution to entertain the people as their male counterparts. The female actors not only ruled the hearts of the audience but also pursued their passion in the conventional times and after all these years, the actors are enthusiastic, passionate and silently making their presence on television and other platforms.

Rising Kashmir’s feature writer Saba Khan spoke to women entrepreneurs who, despite facing hurdles, decided to pursue their passion and are running successful enterprises.

He bowls using his feet, places the ball in between toes and the thumb of his right foot and throws it perfectly towards the batsman. While batting, he holds the bat in between his chin and neck and drives!

Hailing from Hanjiwara Pattan, in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the skills have been passed to him from his ancestors. Almost 100-150 years ago, his ancestors were involved in repairing the guns for hunting purposes. When the era ended, they started making agricultural equipment. Machines used for harvesting and spraying were some of the machines made by him.

He has silenced his critics by winning numerous national titles including 16 gold medals from 2013 to date in the National Ice stock Championships.

This opportunity gave her a boost and self-confidence. “It made me aware of my talent and I decided to switch to an acting career.”She then did acting course from Anupam Kher's Actor Prepare Mumbai in 2020.

Professor Shakil Ahmad Romshoo, Vice Chancellor, Islamic University of Science and Technology has done his Ph.D. in water resources engineering from University of Tokyo, Japan and M.S. in Remote Sensing and GIS from the Asian Institute of technology, Bangkok Thailand.

Teachers play a very important role in the lives of their students. As a teacher, it is your responsibility to bring out the best in your pupils and encourage them to achieve greatness. Students are the future of the world, and a teacher is seen as a trustworthy guide for their development.

A katib (calligrapher) by profession, Ishfaq Ali presented his work as contemporary calligraphy- a fusion of calligraphy and painting.

The YouTube channel Physics-Wallah provides the education to students to crack the exams of engineering or medical entrance.

An artist's life happens to be a poetic, both in odd and even. Being an artist is a decision that has implications and consequences as well as rewards and victories.The brave hearts who dare to move out of the crowd and convert their imagination into art, still have the upper hand. An artist's path can be full of ups and downs, successes and failures, good and poor decisions, but it can't be routine or dull.

As volleyball is gaining momentum among the female players of Kashmir, with smashes and high throws, the female volleyball players are trying to make their name in the game.

Kamran Khan was always good at making diagrams and drawing during his school days. He would often take part in different drawing competitions which many times fetched him appreciation from his teachers and peers.

Aajiz, who is associated with Sufiyana Bhand Gharana of Wathoora village said the traditional art is as old as history of Kashmir. He said the traditional theater was acting as a bridge between people and government or kings.

Women have discovered that they can no longer rely on men’s chivalry to give them justice!

The 27 year old innovator has been doing innovations from his early life but due to the lack of knowledge, he couldn’t transform many of his ideas into physical form.

Herbal-healing is part of local tradition that has been used as an established practice of treating diseases since ages; the tradition continues in the remotest areas in J&K even in modern times. People like Ramzan Bi inherited it from their elders and continue to promote it.

“Work-life balance” is considered to be one of the major issues that play a vital role in the success of the individual. However, for working women challenges are manifolds as women feel the pressure not only from their work places but also from their families. To address the burning issue, there is a need for supportive management in order to minimize the work-life conflict. On the International Women's Day, Rising Kashmir’s Correspondent Riyaz Bhat spoke to few women professionals to understand the manner in which women try to maintain balance between their work and family lives.

Three women tread on different paths to revive the vanishing Kashmiri art and culture. The journey initially seemed difficult but with patience and perseverance they not only managed to save the dying art but in the process they were able to document it for future references. The story of three young women Inshada, Soliha, Arifa on the International Women's Day indeed provides us the opportunity to recognise and appreciate the contributions made by women in all disciplines. Rising Kashmir’s Natika Bhat weaves a story of three women who attempt to bring back from oblivion our ancient art and culture that had almost vanished.

Asma is working with World Health Organization (WHO) as External Monitor and looks after immunization part among mothers and their children.

God is with her she will never fall

Surrounded by vast paddy fields, Ratnipora, a tucked-in village on Srinagar Pulwama road has a distinction of being called an education village in the area.

Board examinations have evolved into a life-or-death situation for pupils, causing a great deal of worry and anxiety. If left unchecked, this can lead to serious mental health problems.

While talking with Rising Kashmir, Fazil said, “The journey of life is unstoppable in every known aspect. In different stages of life, we focus on how to change the conditions of life, and we put efforts in reaching to the peak of success accordingly.”

On March 2, the classrooms of Government Primary School Ganpatyar were decorated with colourful balloons and decorations. This day was significant for the teachers, students and parents as schools have reopened almost after more than two years of gap. The schools were closed initially because of the August 05 lockdown and then followed by nationwide lockdown as COVID-19 pandemic raged all over the country.

In the Kral- Khud, Sheetalnath area of Habba Kadal, a lane leads to a three-story wooden building of a school. Over the years, the building of Vasanta Girls High School has been standing tall witnessing the proceedings of time.

Its historical significance is striking. It is believed that the spring is outcome of a pact between a Hindu deity and a Muslim saint. On Urs of the Muslim saint,Syed Noor Shah Wali Baghdadi (RA), each year people visit the shrine as well as the spring which is a short walk of 10 minutes from the shrine.

Sagar was born and brought up in a middle-class family in Chukar village of Pattan and attained fame through his popular poetry over the past decade. In 2019, he won the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for his first book Thaer Angnech - a collection of poetry - in the Kashmiri language category.

Not just the gentlemen’s game, the cricket also belongs to ladies who have been working hard to make their space on the ground. Showing that women are nowhere behind men, the women cricketers of the valley have proved that they can play and win the game. Confident, courageous and graceful enough, the women cricketers are making a path of their own.

When there was no concept of internet or television in Kashmir, Zoon Dab - a radio program which created a connection with the people, is being missed by the people who were its keen listeners.

Education sector is very important and when you have students studying at these education centers going to big IITs in India, it is a great success. Parents and society should understand.

Added to the fear of contracting the virus in a pandemic such as COVID-19 are the significant changes to our daily lives as our movements are restricted in support of efforts to contain and slow down the spread of the virus.

It is very common and can be seen in both children and adults. It is 5 times more common in males than females. There has been a 42% increase in ADHD diagnosis in the past 8 years. The average age of diagnosing ADHD is 7 years and in 50% to 60% of children, it persists into adulthood. Many times, it is missed in childhood and adolescence and diagnosed in adulthood, when issues arise at work or in relationships.

Also, temporary school closures and home confinement has led to decreased motivation among students to achieve their academic goals. Too many changes in a short period of time and not having a fixed academic schedule has caused tremendous uncertainty among students.

Nearly 1100 years ago, when the Utpala King Avantivarman ruled Kashmir, an unprecedented flood crisis arrived. Historians say, somewhere in north Kashmir, the Jhelum flew off banks as stones obstructed its gushing water.

Recalling his childhood days in Sopore, he would see his father working on drawings who was a civil engineer by profession but he was inspired by one of the famous cartoonists of the valley, BAB. He said, “His cartoons would get published in the daily newspaper and I would draw the same in my drawing book. This is how I started learning as there was no art teacher available back then in Sopore so I had to learn it all by myself.”

Sayim is also blessed with his smart front bending skill, as he can rotate his legs at 360 degrees and crawl like a snake as well. His body movements look like optical illusions. Apart from this, he can also fit his body in a box. His flexibility and body-bending skills are unbelievable which has astonished people in the valley.

Having been rejected many times as an innovator, Naik Qayoom never thought of giving up. His interest in innovations was often seen as madness by others but he thought if it's madness then he doesn’t want to gain sanity.

The Founder of BQE Software - a business management software firm, Qazileft Kashmir as a young boy to follow his dream and passion of creating technology to simplify the lives of people around the world.

In today’s fast-moving world, where the distances are growing smaller due to advances in the travel and communication industry, true relationships are growing more and more scarce as the hustle and bustle to make ends meet on a daily basis keeps us away from fostering lasting bonds with people who matter. One of the biggest shortcomings of this lack of bonding in our day to day lives is the increased cases of depression and feeling of loneliness among people.

Dr. Neena Verma wanted to study psychology and literature but her elders and parents thought that commerce and finance suited her best.

In the gateway of Kashmir town - Qazigund, a spring that grabs the attention of locals on the festive occasion of Eid and falls short of visitors rest of the calendar year requires official attention. The spring (Nag) and its natural beauty don't have any parallel in town. It doesn't have a single spring and beneath that flows a stream but, five hundred springs lie ahead of it. The crystal clear water quenches the thirst of 50 villages and irrigates the land too.

Coding is the language of the twenty-first century. Also called computer programming, coding is the language of how we communicate with computers. In this language, code is an instruction that tells the computer what actions to take and writing new code is simply creating a set of instructions. One who is equipped with knowing how to write code can tell computers what to do and how to be faster. So, in essence, code is a language that controls the world of computers and subsequently all computer-generated technology.

Nowadays, ‘Conti’ precedes farewell and any school celebration is succeeded by after-parties. And as you may have guessed, these parties have everything that a party for adults has- music, food, dressing up, games and alcohol among other things. This rising trend of consuming alcohol in senior school students is one that raises eyebrows and concerns parents a lot. Let’s look at a few dynamics that are involved in the whole picture.

In the recently declared matriculation examinations, the specially-abled students have achieved good results, showing that they are no less than anyone. Despite some physical disabilities, they got good percentages and grades.

Surrounded by the serene peaks of Harmukh and home to the second-largest freshwater lake in Asia (Wular), Bandipora is known as the land of Ilim (Knowledge) Adab (Good Habits) and Aab (Water). This tagline was given to Bandipora by one of Kashmir’s most prominent Sufi saints, mystics, poets and Islamic preachers Nund Reshi, also known as Sheikh Nurudin Noorani who is buried in Char-i-Sharief of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

Kashmir’s iconic Mahatta studio lenses captured valley’s 100-year-old history

Mahir Tariq Gilkar would never go close to water bodies out of fear of drowning but listening about young boys drowning in water bodies in the valley kept him disturbed which eventually prompted him to learn swimming. He was aquaphobic since his childhood.

Adventure novels are a genre within a genre. Many classic novels are adventures in their own respect, while some are simply dramatic or lyrical. Adventure in a novel is a rare thing to find sometimes, as some stories can be weary and loaded and without that extra quotient of literary adventure. Throughout its history, novels have found their way to the hearts of readers if they had a good element of adventure novels. Adventure can be found both in a spy novel, crime fiction, or in mythology and fantasy. It is a sub-genre of literature.

A generation of topic, an appeal to the audience for a cause and a voice to thoughts is what the digital content creators practice every day.

The India Legal System has come a long way since the days India got its independence. The same can be assessed by the fact that an economist Intelligence Unit Report that has as recently as 2019 examined the responses of around 60 countries regarding the issue of child abuse and rated that India’s legal framework for protecting children from sexual abuse and exploitation is the highest among all the surveyed 60 countries. In fact, India has outranked even United Kingdom, Sweden and Australia, the top three countries that are considered to have the best environment for children as concluded by this report.

Thanks to the pandemic we are in, smart wearable manufacturers have now begun to incorporate oxygen concentration and body temperature sensors in their range of products. Some wearables now even claim to have blood pressure monitoring functionalities available, which remains a contentious function in terms of measurement and the accuracy of the results.

“Which standard are you in?” Asked the next-door aunty when I was going to my tuitions. I replied, “I am going to be giving my 10+2 boards this year.” She showed her concern by saying that- “Oh my God! It’s a motor year in life. U need to work hard, study hard and study almost for 16 hours a day. This is an important year”. I felt the subtle pressure she put on me. I know it already- the importance, the pressure, the study hours, the portion, etc. However, everyone I meet tends to make a big deal out of it. I think they are just concerned.

Her future plans are cracking the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) examination and want to work hard for it. “My secret to success is hardwork. You set a goal and try to achieve it,” she said.

To cope with this issue a group of five girl peers: Simran Hameed, Bazile Farooq, Bazillah Sameen, Seerat Bashir and Wasifa Saleem made a prototype of a smart room heater which works on low voltage.

Emotional eating usually done in order to feel better and to relieve stress? Eating is not just equivalent to just fulfilling our hunger. It for some provides a sense of comfort, stress relief, a reward for oneself. People often turn to junk food, sweets and other food that usually satisfy taste buds but are very unhealthy in nature. We often end up having a pint of ice cream when we are sad, or a pizza when we are bored and take a drive-through after a very stressful day.

There is hardly any person in Kashmir whose day passes without nibbling hot and crispy tandoori bread or bakery. If the presence of a bakery products is not glimpsed at any event or function, it remains unfinished. These things are intrinsic to Kashmir culture maintained by the markets like Bejbehara.

Samar Bakshi, a 17-year-old, studying in 11th standard, started her business venture with the name PinkBabyGirl on March 7, 2020 and became one of the youngest entrepreneurs in the Valley.

The story does not end here, he has proven his mettle even in international cricket by representing the country in India-England bilateral series in 2018 which was won by India by 3-0, played at Bangalore.

On January 8, 2022 Mohammad Iqbal, a daily wager working in PDD, left his home early in the morning amid heavy snowfall to check the status of electricity in far-off areas of Shatgund Payeen in the Mawer belt of Kupwara district in north Kashmir.

23 years old Rather Hashim is a singer, songwriter and composer from Srinagar. Since 2017, he has been creating a niche for himself and has created a huge fan following within a few years.

Once, Iqrar Rashid saw an ambulance on the road rushing towards hospital and a thought stuck in his mind: what if this fast-moving ambulance met with an accident by hitting a speed breaker?

The committee which has suggested a number of measures for better patient care services across hospitals was headed by Prof Y.K. Chawla, former Director PGI, Chandigarh.

Cryptocurrency received its name because it uses encryption (crypto) to verify transactions. This means advanced coding is involved in storing and transmitting cryptocurrency data between wallets and to public ledgers. Encryption aims to provide security and safety. Cryptocurrencies function on a distributed public ledger called blockchain which is a record of all transactions updated and held by currency holders.

Masrat says that she was only 25-years-old when the concept of providing home tuitions and hiring tutors came into her mind. “I started providing home tuitions to students in 2019 and that time only three students were enrolled for it,” she said,

President of PSAJK G N Var in a candid interview with Rising Kashmir’s education correspondent Riyaz Bhat said that post-outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, collective efforts are required to cope-up the learning gaps and uphold the quality education.

Ahmad Taha, 10, aspires to represent India in the Olympics championship. To date, he has bagged several medals in the Pencak Silat competition held at different national and international levels.

Animated movies are fun to watch. They come in different genres and are especially loved by kids. Whether you want to watch a comedy, an adventure film or just drama, animated films have it all. Over the years, animated films have been evaluated at par with other forms of cinema and have had great viewership. Animated films nowadays draw a good crowd and are loved by both children and adults. However, animated films are usually the staple for children.

Hailing from Khanyar area of Srinagar, Ruhaab is an environmental advocate by profession and a proud owner of her food unit “Khyen Khoardan by Ruhaab".

Wearing a turban, pheran and broad long white trousers, Ladishah—a satirist—used to sing folklores to express pain or joy and comment on social evils. Ladishah is a storytelling musical genre practiced and performed in Kashmir for many centuries. It was usually sung or recited by men. The tradition of Ladishah is old in Kashmir but it receded from the public sphere in the last few decades. A few youngsters from Kashmir valley, however, have stepped up to bring life to this dying oral tradition.

Unlike traditional wedding photographers, cinematic wedding photographers have a better understanding of modern photography and are equipped with various tools used for the cinematic wedding shoots.

Spy fiction is one of the most loved and sought-after genres of literature. The best spy novels are universally loved, read and have been turned into the biggest blockbusters such as the James Bond movie franchise. What is especially true of spy fiction is that everyone loves to read a thriller.

Mushtaq Ahmad Bohru would never be at peace with himself until he finds the solution to the problem that is bothering him. This lead him to make the number of innovations.

The right to be forgotten is an extension of the Right to Privacy that is enjoyed by an individual. The same is governed by the Personal Data Protection Bill that is yet to be passed by Parliament. As has already been discussed in this column before, the Right to Privacy was declared a fundamental right by the Supreme Court of India in 2017 in the Landmark verdict of Puttaswamy case. The court had said at the time that, “the right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 and as a part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution”.

A committee of experts earlier constituted to assess improvement in medical facilities, in its report, has recommended reforms in health care, medical education in medical colleges and hospitals across Kashmir.

Though omicron variant of COVID-19 is claimed to have less severity among patients, the experts believe that this variant is one more jolt to the existing pool of mental health burden people are going through in Kashmir.

Srinagar, Jan 30: The unexpected ongoing pandemic has halted every sector and forced people to take alternatives to keep the working cycle going. The education sector which was the primary casualty has found a workaround to cope with the crisis; the online education model has proved effective and hence it has been introduced throughout.

As the name itself implies, self-destructive behaviour is when an individual engages in any form of behaviour that causes either physical or emotional harm (or both). Self-destructive behaviour in children can be seen in the form of a child being violent towards himself/herself, keeping away from different relationships deliberately, not participating in play, eating and health issues, use of substances or even suicide.

The 40 days of chilli- e- Kalan in Kashmir witness sub-zero temperatures causing inconvenience to the local populace. The major inconvenience that people always try to cope up in these harsh days is to ensure water supply to taps. Pipes freeze and block the passage of water to bathrooms and kitchens.

Kids are usually curious. One thing that can satisfy a child's curiosity is a good book. The interesting thing about books is that books can spark more curiosity among kids and they can go on becoming life-long learners and seekers. While fiction books for children are in abundance, non-fiction books are not so.

Becomes Kashmir maiden int’l woman wheelchair basketball player

The 47-year-old Kashmiri woman, settled in California LA nearly 14 years back, Mattu was always fascinated by the food and used to experiment different cuisines.

Hailing from Check Chotipora of South Kashmir's Shopian district, Mohd Aslam Khatana, 24, has pledged to preserve the cultural identity of his Gujjar community through art.

While he was criticized for choosing martial arts as sports in his village Bagh Bandipora, this didn't deter Faisal from following his dream. He took the task of creating awareness about these sports in his district.

This is the underground gathering of the various hip hop artists, song writers, music composers under the name - Cyphernama, painted in bold letters on the wall.

Hailing from Srinagar's Harwan area, Arsalan Manzoor is the youngest Cinematographer from Jammu and Kashmir to be listed by IMDb. Arsalan has worked on more than ten songs as a cinematographer and most of them are industry-level songs produced by Mumbai-based music productions.

The global Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on our mental health. Besides the deaths we witnessed, the viral infection has impacted the way we work with increasing dependence on isolation and work-from-home. What this new reality of life has done is that it has led to mental strain and more people today are complaining of mental health issues than earlier. Psychologists at prestigious universities have called the current pandemic one of the greatest health challenges facing humankind and remarked that it will not leave anyone unscathed—whether or not they got the infection or not. In this scenario, reading self-help books can be a guide to a better living.

Covid-19 pandemic has proven that human tenacity know no bounds! What was unthinkable till a few months ago is a norm now and the speed with which the world has learnt or adapt itself and shift to the new normal is proof enough that we shall overcome. The real question however is - at what cost?

To combat the chills of winters, one has to make use of heating sources. At the same time one has to bear the dangers that come with them.

Ishrat Akhtar, the first International Wheelchair Basketball player from Baramulla proved that a test in life just demands courage, enthusiasm, hard work and self determination.

A part of Kruhin territory, Kreeri is a village in North Kashmir's Baramulla district where the gems in the form of poets, scholars and other literary enthusiasts were born. Popularly known as Shiraaz of Kashmir, the village is known for its poetic and literary lineage.

The adulteration and fuel theft at fuel stations is something, most consumers believe is happening. There are instances where such cases come to the fore. This crisis has intrigued a group of five engineering students to come up with a solution to the problem.

Comparisons and competitions have increased so much in this era of technology.This became a thing to reach a certain point at a certain age and taken as a compulsion like without it, life is at stake. Such traditions leave people pressurized. In the fear of rejection from society, people wear themselves down to the point where they aren't able to take it anymore. Nothing comes without a cost, same goes with the desirability of acquiring the status and by compromising on physical and mental health. How often do we see people losing their minds from drained and overstimulation work? It's quite often, we are in the generation where we see others' capabilities by the zeros of one's account balance. In such an environment, one tends to incline unknowingly to get more of figures, for the acceptance by the people he cares.

However, the technological virtual spaces came to the rescue. Online and digital libraries played an important role in providing the digital platform to these students. In fact, given the easy reach and accessibility, online educational libraries are emerging as a future platform for students.

A lot of studies have tried to figure out why we constantly use our phones and what is the motivation for the same.

Comics are the staple form of literature for children across the world. Comics are only educational; they are fun to read and can be a great form of literature as well with graphics and illustrations. Reading with graphics is always more stimulating. To read comics is to go on a little adventure as the comic stories are usually light and fun. There are some great comics for children out there and to pick up the best ones is a task fraught with subjectivity.

Not only is he the first professional piercer and tattoo artist in Kashmir, Mubashir Bashir Beigh is also the fastest 3D tattoo artist in the world. He holds the title of being a Fastest 3D tattoo artist in the Harvard Book of World Records and is soon going to feature in the India Book of Records for the same feat.

In this Sunday Special, Rising Kashmir’s sub-editor Irfan Mehraj lists out some of the best novels written by women which you can read this winter. The novels on the list are modern masterpieces and ones written in the nineteenth century as well.