Firdous Hassan

Firdous Hassan

Self-help believer, a gadget lover and nature's admirer.
Presently Senior reporter at The Kashmir Monitor with an experience of nine years in reporting business, crime, defense, politics and environment.Have also contributed to reputed media organizations including First Post, India Spend, Forbes India

Bhand Pather:Folk artists struggle to keep art form alive

Palhalan: Drum beats, folk songs and satirical performances that once echoed through this north Kashmir village have fallen silent. Folk artists struggle to keep the centuries-old tradition of Bhand Pather alive. Declining audiences, changing entertainment habits and dwindling livelihood opportunities
Aug. 27, 2026
File photo of a bunch of tourists on way to Gulmarg (KM/Umar Ganie)

Reviving tourism:Hopes pinned on snow, skiing, sculpture

Srinagar, Nov 17: To woo tourists back to the valley, the J&K Tourism Department is all set to announce its schedule for winter season with special packages being drafted to ensure full
Apr. 22, 2020
Srinagar: A Woman rag-picker collects bottles at a deserted famous 'Fruit Mandi' on the 41st day of Strike after the abrogration of Article 370 and bifurcation of State, in Srinagar on Saturday, Sept, 14 , 2019. PTI Photo by Umar Ganie

Reverse migration:Life comes a cropper for non-locals in Kashmir

Srinagar, Nov 10: On a chilly November morning, tailor Suresh Kumar along with his four family members is busy loading his belongings including a switching machine into a cab at Tourist Reception
Nov. 11, 2019

Havoc in fruit orchards

Srinagar, Nov 8: Early snowfall has wreaked havoc to the horticulture sector with 30 percent of fruit orchards suffering extensive damages across the valley. On Thursday Kashmir witnessed season’s first snowfall that
Nov. 9, 2019

RKFC’s Zahid among 2 selected for India U-16

Srinagar, Oct 31:Two teenagershave made Kashmir proud after they were selected for India’s U-16 football team. Two 15 year olds – Syed Zahid Hussain Bukhari of Natipora and Sajad Hussain Parray of
Nov. 1, 2019
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