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CREWEL EMBROIDERY OF KASHMIR Dar Javed In words of Kamla Devi Chattopadhay (Social Reformer) “It (Kashmir Embroidery) is essentially a child of landscape and bountiful nature and is, therefore, as varied in its richness, as superb in its beauty… the embroiders of this region seem so overwhelmed by natures riotous beauty that they are caught up in alluring embrace. The floral motifs with their inexhaustible display of colors, variegated birds, luscious fruits, majestic mountains, and shimmering lakes- all find a place in Kashmir Embroidery “There are many kinds of embroidery in Kashmir. Crewel Embroidery is the most common form of embroidery in Kashmir. It is remarkable even today because of the beauty of its HOW CREWEL EMBROIDERY CAME TO INDIA (ORIGIN)  Crewel work has a rich history, stretching at least as far back as early medieval times, influenced by exotic flora and fauna, this form enjoyed popularity in the Jacobean area, in Europe and America during 17th ...

Jamia Masjid (Urdu: جامع مسجد سرینگر‬) :GRAND MOSQUE OF KASHMIR   One of the Prime Tourist place To visit in Srinagar . JAMIA MASJID Srinagar is one of the oldest and most spacious of all the mosques in Kashmir valley. The beautiful grand mosque which is also known as Shah-e-Hamdan mosque is situated in the heart of Srinagar city --Nowhatta downtown area, on the banks of river Jehlum.The foundation of this architectural wonder  was laid by Sultan Sikander in 1389 AD and the construction of this wonderful and most attractive mosque was completed in 1402 AD The wonderful aspects and the  attractions of the Jamia Masjid or  Jama Masjid (Locally Known)  of Srinagar Kashmir, include beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture, a beautiful  courtyard and 370 wooden pillars. The peace and tranquil ambience inside the mosque is another unique feature of this attractive artitecture ,the biggest mosque . standing out against the hustle of the old bazaars arou...

HAZRATBAL SHRINE: Holiest Muslim Shrine in Kashmir  Hazratbal Shrine (Translation: Majestic place) is the most important Muslim shrine of Kashmir,situated on the left bank of the world famous and globally  known Dal Lake in Srinagar.Hazratbal shrine is  particularly famous as this unmatched reverence is anchored in the ishq ,love and much extraordinary respect for the prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) a multi dimensional personality  whose  relic known as the Moi-e-Muqqadas, which is believed by many Muslims of Kashmir to be a hair of Muhammad, the Prophet. The hair has been preserved safely in the shrine and is brought before the general public only on specific occasions. The states highest seat of learning -the beautiful picturesque University ,the university of Kashmir falls in its close vicinity .the students ,the academicians throng to this beautiful shrine for Prayers. This holy shrine is visited by thousands of people every year...

LOCKDOWN AND BEYOND : a looming Crisis Dar Javed first glance, India seems like a coronavirus success story, with its relatively low number of cases compared with the rest of the world. But a closer look reveals a grim reality: It’s likely only months away from a major health crisis. India's high population density has made it more prone to the covid 19 virus sweeping across the globe. With 650 positive cases so far and thirteen casualties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered 1.3 billion residents to stay home to keep India from sliding into a disaster that could dwarf what China, Italy, Spain and the United States have faced.The spread of the coronavirus and the unplanned lockdowns have created economic havoc in the lives of the millions who are part of the informal sector – not just daily wagers, but also workers of the gig economy. According to the Employment-Unemployment Survey, 2015-’16, over 80% of India’s workforce is employed in the informal sector. One-third are c...

#My Take Is THE YOUTH of INDIA ConFUSED OR CONFIDENT DAR JAVED  It is rightly believed that the young population of any country is its #biggest asset. As a matter of fact, the young people of a country make the most coveted human resource of any nation. India is the second fastest growing #economy in the world and it is believed that if the youth of this country is projected in the right direction, it wouldn’t be late before the economy starts progressing even more and becomes the fastest growing economy of the world. According to a survey conducted in 2007, approximately 60% of the population of India consists of people below the age of 24. Hence, the youth power of this nation is extremely high. The question however is- Is the youth of India #motivated enough to strive for change and for good? Is the youth of India #confident enough to make a change in the society and the fate of the country? Or, is the youth of India, more than anything else, is #confused about the direc...

    CAN INDIA BECOME THE SKILL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Nations with higher and better levels of skills adjust more effectively to the challenges and opportunities in the world . Dar Javed  Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development for any country. It is no surprise that governments globally are focusing on the significant role vocational education and training plays in their countries’ futures. At a time when skills gap is a major concern globally, investing in skill development has never been so important.    Today india is one of the youngest nation’s of the world with 70 percent of its population in the working age group . On July 15 2015 Prime minister Sh Narendre Modi launched the skill india mission and formulated a Ministry of skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to oversee , implement and coordinate various initiatives . This programme was launched with an aim to train India’s youth in market rel...

From Scrap Papers To Master pieces of Brilliance  Paper Mache : An incredible Ancient Art ,Dying a silent death   December 21, 2019 | Dar Javed       The natural beauty of Kashmir is no doubt an inspiration but Kashmir is globally recognized because of its beautiful arts and crafts . It provides employment to vast segments of craft persons. If anyone has given us global identity, it’s our handicraft. it (Kashmir ) is home to the finest art works in the world .As Kashmir is the valley of artisans where many arts have found their roots .one such art which remain an integral part of the valleys culture is the Paper Mache Art. The beautiful art of paper Mache is heart and soul of Kashmir culture. The amazing transformation of scrap or waste paper into beautiful artefacts done in decorative beauty to outshine the very essence of colors is what paper Mache is all about . In Kashmir, paper machie originated in the form of making pen cas...