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Cinema Returns to Kashmir

The decision to host the first International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir from September 7 to 11 is a welcome and powerful step, but it must be treated as more than a ceremonial cultural event. It is an opportunity to restore Jammu and Kashmir’s historic relationship with cinema, strengthen tourism, attract filmmakers and project a…
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Credit for Farm Growth

Agricultural credit is one of the strongest tools for transforming Jammu and Kashmir’s rural economy, but it must now be delivered with greater speed, ambition and accountability. The review chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has…

Before Monsoon, Fix Gaps Now

Jammu and Kashmir’s monsoon preparedness cannot be treated as a routine seasonal exercise. It must be handled as a serious governance responsibility, especially in a region where floods, flash floods, landslides, cloudbursts and road…

Tourism vision for Gool

The successful organization of Gool Mela at Narsingha Meadows is a strong reminder that tourism in Jammu and Kashmir cannot remain limited to a few well-known destinations. The real beauty of the region lies equally in its rural…

Respect for All Faiths

The Rishiwar Inter-Faith Conference 2026 in Srinagar has once again underlined the enduring relevance of India’s civilizational commitment to harmony, coexistence and equal respect for all faiths. At a time when several societies across…

Lavender Unlocks Hill Economy

The lavender success story of Bhaderwah is one of the most meaningful examples of how science, when taken beyond laboratories and placed in the hands of farmers, can transform the destiny of a region. Once known largely as a remote hill…