The Directorate of Tourism in Kashmir has taken a noteworthy step by announcing to register and train a batch of 100 female tourist guides. This initiative aims not only to promote gender inclusiveness but…
Srinagar, January 18: From showcasing Kashmir’s traditional crafts to innovative artistic expressions, an ongoing ‘Naqsh o Nigar’ exhibition has emerged as a platform for budding artists of the Valley. Organised by the…
Srinagar, December 30: Known for selling medicines at very cheap rates, the Jan Aushadi Kendras are gaining fame as ‘Modi ki Dukaan’ in the Kashmir valley. Irshad Ahmad, who owns a Jan…
Srinagar: You must have definitely heard of Kashmir valley’s famed Pashmina shawls but have you ever heard of Pashmina caps? In a first, two youth from ‘Shahr-e-Khaas’ have introduced a fusion of Pashmina…
Do you want to lose weight, gain muscles and be fit? Now, you can get in shape from the comforts of your home this winter. The Kashmir Monitor in collaboration with Livefit…
Srinagar: Master-craftsman Mohammad Yusuf Muran from Narwara cannot speak or hear, but his walnut wood carvings sell for up to Rs. 30 lakh in the market. Muran’s family has been in the…
Have you properly insulated the water pipes at your home? Last year’s winter in Kashmir valley was extremely harsh and there was hardly any home that did not face the issue of…
Srinagar: Alima Hassan has done B. Tech from MIT Pune, but instead of joining a multinational corporation, she chose to start her own cloud kitchen ‘Dastarkhwaan’. These days, she and her team…
Srinagar: After 20 months, Umrah visas have finally been issued for intending pilgrims in the Kashmir valley . However, the Umrah packages will cost more in view of the Covid safety protocols.…
Srinagar: It’s exam or vacation time for students in Kashmir. And the Valley-based social media comedians and satirists have shifted gears accordingly. The funny videos of the Kashmiri comedians these days are…
Srinagar: Do you know that a lunch box is called ‘ganj bana’ in the Kashmiri language and do you know what ‘Gurus Mandun’ means? And are you aware that a Kashmiri ‘mahraaz’…
Srinagar: Umrah is finally resuming from the Kashmir valley after over 20 long months and pilgrims will be able to embark on the holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia from next month. Bookings…
Srinagar: After bagging the prestigious United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) tag, Srinagar city is all set for the craft city campaign. While hoardings are already up, the new UNESCO…