Spring bloom in the Kashmir valley
Mohammad Hanief The spring season, which marks the end of winter normally starts from first week of March. In the spring season, nature is in full bloom and the almond blossoms and blooming of Yemberzal…
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Rudraksha The Divine Bead of Power and Healing
Prof (Dr) Vikas Sharma, Komal Sudan Rudraksha has originated from the tears of Lord Shiva after he opened his eyes after thousands of years of deep meditation, has a prominent position in Indian tradition, spirituality…
Gucchi Mushrooms: A Cultural Heritage
Manu Kotwal Gucchi mushrooms, scientifically known as Morchella esculenta, have been a vital component of the Himalayan cultural landscape for centuries. Their history is deeply intertwined with the traditions, culinary practices, and community life of…
Bota Pathri : Nature’s Bounty
Dr Jasbir Singh Sarna The journey from Srinagar to Bota Pathri in Kashmir is a passage through time, space, and the splendor of nature’s bounty. This travelogue seeks to capture the essence of this journey,…
Furry friends, hidden risks
Dr Rehana Kausar Recently, there has been an enormous increase in the use of cats as pets across Kashmir. While your feline companions can give you love and comfort, it is important to know that…
India’s tiger population recovery is a complex work-in-progress
A new study reveals the complex factors influencing tiger recovery and survival in India. While the tiger habitat significantly expanded, local extinctions still occurred due to urbanisation, conflict, and poaching. As tigers increasingly share space…
Galgal: A Hidden Treasure of Himalayan Herbal Medicine
Dr Vikas Sharma, Komal Sudan Galgal fruit is employed in traditional ceremonies and is a sign of fortune in some Himalayan festivities. Himalayan lemon has multifaceted domains of treatment, juice is widely used to treat…
Eurasian otters make a comeback in Gurez
Col Satish Singh Lalotra ‘Somebody said that writers are like otters-otters ,if they do a trick and you give them a fish, the next time they will do a better trick or a different trick…
Sweet Sorghum: A Futuristic Crop
Dr Akhil Verma Sorghum is the ‘King of Millets’ and a dual-purpose crop mainly grown for its grain and fodder, it is also known by various vernacular names such as great millet, jowar, charri etc.…
Thalkudi : A Brain Food
Prof (Dr.) Vikas Sharma, Komal Sudan Centella asiatica, also called thalkudi, gotu kola, Indian Pennywort, belongs to the family Apiaceae. Thalkudi is the most used chief herbs to treat the skin diseases, to cure the…