The Russian poplar “summer snow” is a menace in Kashmir

By: Farooq Ahmad Lone (Retd. IAS) Come spring, Kashmir Valley is enveloped in what appears to be a gentle snowfall at some places. Wisps of...

The way I saw Dubai – a travelogue

By Er. Mohammad  Ashraf Fazili (Former Chief Engineer, J&K Govt) In this part of my travelogue I will talk about my incredible experience of travelling...

Life after retirement from civil service

By: Farooq Ahmad Lone (Retd IAS) Retirement in civil service is often described as a well earned rest after decades of responsibility. Yet, for many...

Srinagar, Jammu can no longer afford unplanned urban growth. ES 2026 has a clear warning 

By Dr G. N. Qasba Former Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation The Economic Survey 2025–26 has flagged a silent but growing risk that India’s cities can no...

Preparing for civil services interview: A few tips from my experience

By: Farooq Ahmad Lone (IAS Retd)  Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission has declared results of the Civil Services Mains Examination and now shortlisted candidates...

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