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  ROYAL ART WITH UNMATCHED LUXURY Story of the Royal Pashmina Dar Javed Kashmiri Pashmina refers to the Fabric woven out of Pashm wool by Artisans from Kashmir. Pashm is the raw material used in weaving Pashmina and refers to the fine, fleece of Pashmina goats classified as"Capra Hiracus". These goats graze at high altitudes in Himalayan ranges. Fabric Pashmina (also known as Pashm) is fine cashmere wool, coming from Kashmir in India and some parts of Nepal. The word 'Pashmina' comes from the Persian word 'Pashmineh' which means 'made from Pashm', and Pash means wool in Persian. The Iranians, who came to Kashmir via the Ladakh route, gave the fabric its name, 'Pashmina'. The famous Pashmina Shawls are made from this fine fiber.               (Pic : Dar Javed, Oct 2020)          The Most unique aspect of Kashmir Pashmina is: The fineness of the Pashm wool is between 14-16 microns while the finest sheep's wool being 23 micro...

DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS : STEP TOWORDS GRASS ROOT DEMOCRACY FOR DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR. Dar Javed darjaveed305@gmail.com A thriving and vibrant electoral democracy has been India’s distinct and durable identity. In the UT of Jammu kashmir where elections for DDC councils are underway and where enthusiastic voters are blighting up cold chilly mornings only to assert their voice and choose the person who BELIEVES in DEVELOPMENT and strengths democracy at grass root, thereby giving a message that elections in J&K can lead to participatory politics and meaningful dialog. DISRICT DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL POLLS (DDC POLLS ) : The district development council elections are being held in Jammu and Kashmir for the first time after the Central government amended the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Raj Act, 1989, after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35 A . Till date 5th phase of elections concluded successfully. This election is f...

In the absence of Electricity or load shedding ,it doesn't disappoint people and keeps them warm in harsh winters - yes ,it is none other than KANGRI or KANGDI -The Darling of every kashmiri in winter.In a typical koshur (Kashmiri) household, the Kangir continues to be the main, inexpensive source of keeping an individual warm during the winter As Kashmir faces the teriff of electricity especially during winters ,however history is witnessed to the invention of KANGRI- traditional way to keep warm and this helps people to survive during sub zero temperatures. Kangri is the traditional earthen fire pot encased by an intricate web of interwoven twig artistry. For generations, people here have carried this portable heat-emitting device under the elaborate pheran which is a traditional cloak reaching down to knees woven by people of Kashmir during frosty winters. With the onset of winter, the aggressive demand for Kangri’s reinvigorates this cottage industry sustaining a larg...