TRENDS
Paradise Lost, & Found: J&K sees rush of foreign tourists following Srinagar G20 summit
In what may be a revival of the heady days of Kashmiri tourism, when this Paradise on Earth used to be awash with travellers and film crews, the region has seen a huge surge in overseas visitors. Pray, that holds, and the guns cease smoking.
BUSINESS
Heavy rains: Weather vagaries, floods jolt Himachal Pradesh’s apple industry
Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba and Kinnaur recorded over 400 percent rainfall between July 7 and July 11 and consequent flooding and landslides destroyed the apple orchards, causing massive losses and damages to the state's Rs 5,500-crore apple industry.
INDIA
The Italian Job in J&K: High-density farming redefines state’s apple industry
This mode of farming, introduced in the state with the help of seeds and planting materials, mainly from Italy in 2015-16, is giving better crops and higher returns.
TRAVEL
6 Sufi shrines of Kashmir you must visit
The Sufi shrines, also called Dargahs, are exquisite pieces of splendid architecture that are peppered across Kashmir and add to the picturesque beauty of the Valley.
BUSINESS
Road shipment of Ladakhi apricots should lead to reduced costs, drive demand
Shipping apricots by air costs Rs 60 per kg, compared to just Rs. 5 per kg by road. This will ultimately benefit both farmers as well as consumers.
TRAVEL
5 beautiful border villages of Kashmir you must visit
Since the truce in February 2021, the peace on the border has drawn both international and domestic tourists to these scenic villages on the Kashmir border, which were earlier no-go zones.
TRENDS
17 international cricketers to use Kashmir willow bats during ODI World Cup in India
As many as 17 international cricket players from three different countries are set to play with Kashmir willow bats during the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup
INDIA
Meri Maati Mera Desh: Kashmiri glazed pottery diyas to brighten J&K government offices on August 15
ENVIRONMENT
The olives in your local market may have been grown in J&K
As climate change makes it harder and less profitable to grow fruits and vegetables that were traditionally farmed in Kashmir, J&K farmers are also growing dates, olives, kiwi, dragon fruit, oranges, lemons now.
TRENDS
Why a houseboat owner in J&K launched Amazon India’s first floating store in Srinagar
Houseboat owners say they are struggling to earn enough through tourism, to keep this piece of Kashmiri heritage alive. Kashi says he too started the Amazon India floating store to supplement his family income.
INDIA
High-tech spice park adds a dash of colour to Kashmir’s saffron
Scientific processing methods and stringent quality checks have improved the saffron hitting the markets, increasing returns for farmers and making Kashmir’s saffron globally competitive.
ENVIRONMENT
Braving climate, thousands of devotees go on Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir
All you wanted to know about the 2023 Amarnath Yatra, including Yatra dates, Amarnath Yatra routes that are open now, trekking time, security arrangements, and climate watch.
ENTERTAINMENT
Kashmir's Betaab Valley remains a top choice for film shooting
From Bollywood to south Indian movies, the rise in film shooting in Kashmir is expected to give a huge fillip to Jammu & Kashmir’s economy and also boost film tourism in the region.
ECONOMY
Kashmir new cash crop mushroom brings good news for its women
ART
Srinagar youth revives the dying art of Kashmir’s glazed pottery
BUSINESS
Threat of pest infestation looms over apple orchards in Kashmir
ENTERTAINMENT
First time in decades, Kashmiri-produced Bollywood film screened in Srinagar
AGRICULTURE
Kashmir farmers profit from the revival of Mushk Budij, aromatic rice cultivation
BUSINESS
J&K’s logistics start-up FastBeetle raises at $3 million valuation in a Pre Series A round
ENVIRONMENT
World Environment Day 2023 | Strawberry farmers in Kashmir face losses as climate change eats into produce
INDIA
Kashmir buzzing with activity, brimming with guns to welcome G20 delegates
TRAVEL
5 most romantic places to visit in the Kashmir Valley
BUSINESS
Kashmiri apples in summer: How cold stores are boosting J&K’s apple industry
TRENDS
Of attars and how the alcohol-free aroma saturates the air in Kashmir during Ramzan
