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JK’s first genetic study reveals ancient links to Central Asia, Arab world

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir’s Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) has published its first genetic data study, revealing genetic connections between Kashmir’s population and...

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Culture

Of poet, passage and Persian—How Kashmir influenced Central Asia

A cohort of connoisseurs met in Srinagar’s iconic Amar Singh Club on the cold morning of November 13, 2022 for a literary...

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Feature

Why machine is no match for this Kashmiri craft master

If the society changes its attitude of ‘looking down’ at the crafts that have come to Kashmir from Central Asia, Majeed assures...

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Afghanistan

Afghan Government is ready for talks with Taliban ‘at any moment’: Peace Negotiator

Afghanistan’s top peace negotiator on Saturday said the government is ready to start direct talks with the Taliban ‘at any moment’. Abdullah Abdullah,...

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In Depth

‘King of Santoor’: Remembering Ustaad Muhammad Abdullah Tibetbaqal

Thirty six years after his passage, Ustaad Muhammad Abdullah Tibetbaqal continues to evoke nostalgia, whenever his musical renditions make it to the...

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Business

Opening of Silk Route will play an important role in solving Kashmir issue, says Mehbooba

Srinagar: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said that the opening of the silk route will play an important role in solving...

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Analysis

Staff Picks: Understanding Caste in Kashmir

Caste is the hereditary classification of society based on occupation, social status or economic position which distinguishes one group from the other....

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International

High level Pakistani delegation in Kabul for first ever meeting of Joint Working Group

A high-powered Pakistani delegation led by Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua reached Kabul to take part in the first ever meeting of Pakistan-Afghanistan...