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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
ca. 1970-1995, Lahore, Pakistan --- Pakistani Carpet Factory --- Image by © CORBIS

Uncertainty fallout: 60000 carpet artisans suffer in silence

Srinagar, Nov 18: It was after years that 50-year-old Mohammad Aslam of Budgam resumed his family business of handicrafts. Associated with the business for the last more than four decades, he had…
November 21, 2019
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…
November 21, 2019
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…
November 11, 2019
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