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  Reclaiming the Legacy of Dal Lake's Wooden Houses "Gar Firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, hami ast o hami ast o hami ast." (If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here.) Introduction,  The mere mention of Kashmir evokes images of snow-capped peaks, crimson Chinar leaves, the fragrance of pure saffron, and a Shikara gently gliding through serene waters. A Shikara is not just a wooden boat; it is the very soul of Kashmir, a mirror to its culture, and an entire civilization living afloat. As the wooden oars gently splash against the tranquil chest of Dal Lake, time itself seems to pause. This is the journey into a unique floating universe where boatmen do not just ferry tourists, but share the deep, beautiful art of peaceful living. 1. Shikara: The Iconic Identity of Kashmir If Kashmir is paradise, the Shikara is its most exquisite ornament. Floating peacefully on the calm waters of Dal and Nigeen lakes, these vibrant wooden craft have been the pride of ...

  Finally, the ugly face of the Scandinavian media- which poses as the world's most 'civilized', 'liberal', and 'free'- has been completely unmasked, stripped of the humanitarian makeup it had been hiding behind for so long. For years, the global intellectual fraternity remained mesmerized by Norway, which sat comfortably at the top of so-called unbiased and sponsored rankings like the 'Press Freedom Index'. We, too, would occasionally wonder what kind of revolutionary elixir of journalism rained down upon this tiny, snow-covered country that led the world to revere it as the ultimate messiah of journalism. But today, the picture is crystal clear. The real and disgusting proof of their so-called 'superior' and 'ideal' journalism is that they have infinite time to create petty, indecent, and frustrated cartoons targeting the democratically elected representatives of the world's largest democracy. This is not a sign of independent j...

  Covid’s Shadow Still Looms, But Humanity Forgets Fast picture by META  AI Not much time has passed since the whole world watched Covid-19 snatch away millions of lives in an instant. Humans have a weak memory — we only raise noise about the present and learn nothing from it.History books are full of plagues and smallpox that wiped out entire cities and villages together. But Covid-19 repeated history and proved those old stories true again. Initially people took these diseases lightly. Yet as soon as Covid-19 wreaked havoc globally, just thinking about it sends chills. No one, big or small, was left untouched. For the past few days, we’ve been hearing about a deadly disease called Hantavirus. Global discussions around it are intensifying. Right now the whole world is trapped in the grip of some erratic heads of state. Everyone’s eyes are on ongoing wars. Though these wars are being fought only to divert society’s attention and hide the dark deeds of a few leaders. Millions o...