The book’s central idea is both simple and uncomfortable. Humans have achieved remarkable progress in science, technology, communication and infrastructure. Yet, alongside this progress, the world continues to witness violence, suffering, inequality, environmental destruction...
The real revival of Kashmiri handicrafts will occur when a traditional artisan can look at his or her craft not as a dying occupation but as a respected, profitable and sustainable profession. Kashmir’s crafts have already earned recognition for their elegance and excellence. What they now need is a modern ecosystem that gives this heritage the market, protection, technology, and economic value it deserves
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"How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." A.A. Milne
Sahil means the shore, anchor-of hope and help; a leader and guide. We saw you as one true to the meaning of your name!
As you move on to your next assignment, the people of this border town will carry your cherished memories as a lasting souvenir of gratitude. Your presence, compassion, and wisdom have left an indelible mark on all those whose lives you touched.
Your younger admirers will continue to seek your guidance and draw inspiration from the values you embodied, not only in your career, but in life itself.
Handwara bids you farewell with love, respect, and heartfelt gratitude. We earnestly hope to see you among us again in the future.
Sahil Sarangal , a compassionate, conscious, and intellectual man in uniform, who made us feel seen, heard, and valued.
May your next assignment bring you greater opportunities to serve, inspire, and make a difference. Until we meet again, you will remain a cherished part of the memories of Handwara.
Waste-to-Wonder Park 🌿♻️
A unique public attraction in Srinagar created using recycled and waste materials, where discarded items are creatively transformed into artistic structures and installations. This remarkable garden is a wonderful example of creativity and responsible waste management, showing how waste can be turned into something beautiful and meaningful.
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Words are not enough to describe you or to explain the extraordinary human being you are. We can only wish to see you as the next DGP. There is nothing to reciprocate but prayers, blessings, and our heartfelt good wishes for your bright future.
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Words are not enough to describe you or to explain the extraordinary human being you are. We can only wish to see you as the next DGP. There is nothing to reciprocate but prayers, blessings, and our heartfelt good wishes for your bright future.
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Northern Kashmir’s Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipora districts reflect the growth and transformation that the entire Valley has witnessed over the years. Flourishing highways and improved road infrastructure are making travel faster, smoother and more convenient, strengthening connectivity across the region.
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@firdousjavid1 I had gone there few days ago and I saw all of this there I already knew about this place but when I passed through it last time i really felt how badly we are treating our own land and what we are doing to it
@firdousjavid1 I often wonder how badly we have ruined this place I am surprised how the people living on that side manage to live there and the sad part is this is slowly becoming a problem for us day by day and we don’t even realize it
Achan, Srinagar: There Is No Place Called “Away”
Achan, Srinagar’s dumping site, was established in 1985, and for decades, the city’s waste has continued to find its way there.
But I don't want to talk about Achan merely as a dumping site. I want to ask a simple question:
When we throw something away, where exactly do we think “away” is?
Think about our everyday lives.
We go to a shop and buy something, and it comes wrapped in plastic. We go shopping and return with plastic bags. We eat, drink, order food and buy groceries, using plastic and packaging almost every day.
We use it for minutes or hours and then throw it away.
But does it disappear?
No. It goes somewhere.
We created it. We bought it. We used it. We threw it away. And now, we are facing the consequences.
Of course, we can question the system, and authorities have a responsibility to ensure proper segregation, processing and disposal. But before blaming only the system, perhaps we should also look at ourselves.
How much waste do we create every day? How many plastic bags, bottles, wrappers and packets do we throw away without thinking about where they will end up?
The people living around Achan are suffering the consequences of a problem created by an entire city. They should not be blamed for our waste.
The garbage at Achan is not just their garbage.
It is ours too.
Where will it go? To space?
No.
There is no magical place called “away”. Everything we throw away remains somewhere on this planet.
That is why Achan should make all of us think.
Change cannot begin only at the dumping ground. It has to begin in our homes, shops, markets and everyday choices.
Reduce unnecessary plastic. Reuse what we can. Segregate waste. Recycle what is possible. And demand responsible waste management from the authorities.
Because clearing Achan alone will not solve the problem if we continue creating the same amount of waste.
Generations are yet to come, and we are already leaving them a planet burdened by what we chose to throw away.
There is no “away”.
There is only our Earth.
And the question is:
How much more of our Earth are we willing to turn into garbage before we change?
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