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

Kashmir

April 14, 2024

After clinching Mr J&K title, powerlifter Fardeem Hussain eyes international championships

Srinagar: After clinching Mr Jammu and Kashmir title, Fardeem Hussain, a Srinagar-based powerlifting athlete is setting his sights on international championships. Last month, the 20-year-old athlete won the Jammu and Kashmir Powerlifting State…

Kashmir

March 5, 2024

Liberal seed funding to Rs 250 crore venture fund: J&K works overtime to make UT a startup capital of India

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government is working overtime to transform the union territory into the startup capital of India. From targeting 2000 new startups to creating a venture capital fund, the Jammu and…

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February 21, 2024

`Travel-Now-Pay-Later’: India’s top tour companies unveil unique credit scheme for women tourists visiting Kashmir

Srinagar: Have you put off your Kashmir plan because of the financial crunch? No worries! You can realize this dream by completing your trip and paying later to the service provider. Many…

J&K Bank inks MoU with DPS Srinagar

Srinagar, Oct 06: As part of strengthening its relationship with important institutions across Jammu and Kashmir, J&K Bank today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Delhi Public School (DPS), Srinagar to…

October 6, 2023

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In Kashmir’s GI Mohatsav, Hyderabadi Haleem is the showstopper

Srinagar: Tucked away in a quaint corner of Kashmir Haat, a small kiosk is witnessing a serpentine queue of foodies throughout the day The counter stands out not just because of fancy…

October 5, 2023

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Fat to fab: How Zumba is proving to be lifeline for overweight Kashmiri women

Srinagar: Sayema Muneer, 24, has been dealing with health issues for years. An obese by birth, gymming, and dieting didn’t suit her since doctors advised her not to go for high-intensity workouts.…

October 3, 2023

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Welcome to Kashmir: Tourist flow up by 30% as festival season begins

Srinagar: Tourist flow to Kashmir has increased by 30 percent in the run-up to the festival season. From Durga Puja to Diwali, the next two months are crucial for tourism in Kashmir. Backpackers…

September 28, 2023

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Mehandi to Wazwan: How Kashmiris are coming forward to help underprivileged brides get married

Srinagar: In a heart-warming gesture, people in Kashmir have joined hands to help financially weak brides get married by offering different services free of cost. From tents to free mehandi services and wazwan,…

September 26, 2023

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With Kashmiri fighter Owais in tow, MMA champion Islam Makhachev promises to visit valley

Srinagar: Noted Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) champion Islam Makhachev has expressed his desire to visit Kashmir ‘someday.’ In a video, which has gone viral on social media, Makhachev, who has a scheduled…

September 25, 2023

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JK AutoX 2023: In a first, Kashmir to host three-day Auto-Cross event

Srinagar: Stage is all set for the first-ever two-day Auto-Cross event in Kashmir. JK AutoX 2023, which will begin on Friday is being organised by FMSCI in collaboration with the Jammu and…

September 21, 2023

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ODI World Cup: Kashmir bat makers work in double shifts as demand increases 300%

Srinagar: At Fawzul Kabir’s cricket bat factory, workers are working in double shifts to finish export orders. From arranging clefts to chiseling the finest bats, the professionals are working overtime to meet the…

September 19, 2023

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Howzaat! For a change, women cricketers take Kashmir by storm

Srinagar: Shunning taboos, an increasing number of women are trying cricket to create a space in the male-dominated sports in Kashmir. Many organizers have come forward to organize women’s tourneys in Kashmir.…

September 18, 2023

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Smart Srinagar: J&K all set to start Phase II of Jhelum beautification

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government is all set to start Phase II of the beautification of Jhelum under the Smart City Mission. Beautification of Jhelum started in the year 2018, a year…

September 14, 2023

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