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G L Raina Navreh or New Year day according to the local Kashmiri calendar this year falls on April 9, 2024. Navreh is derived from Nav-varsh of Sanskrit.
Chashma Shahi, known as The Royal Spring, epitomizes Mughal opulence and architectural mastery, commissioned in 1632 AD by Ali Mardan Khan for Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's son, Prince Dara Shikoh. Nestled in the Zabarwan Range near Srinagar, Kashmir, it spans an acre, boasting a natural spring with reputed healing properties. The garden, adhering to classic Mughal design principles, features three terraces with cascading fountains, intricate pavilions, and vibrant flora. Despite being the smallest among Srinagar's Mughal gardens, Chashma Shahi holds cultural and historical significanc...
The aftermath of India's Republic Day celebrations in 2024 prompts reflection on historical events surrounding the nation's constitution and independence in 1950 and 1947. Hidden within the annals of history lies the subtle intrusion into ancient India's sandy shores dating back to 1599 when the Portuguese and Dutch held sway over the lucrative spice trade. The story unfolds as British resentment against Dutch price manipulation in 1599 catalysed the formation of The Governor and Company of Merchants of London trading into the East Indies, a company initially established for sur...
Over the years, the contours of the lake have changed with the periphery changing into marshy land, and the lake’s aquatic ecosystem changing with growing pollution
A detailed narrative on the history, geology, hydrology and pollution load of the Dal Lake, the key tourist attraction of Srinagar city. Authored by Dr MRD Kundangar in the early 1990s for the Hydrobiology Laboratory of the SP College, it was part of the vast literature that became fundamental to the launch of the Dal conservation project, which is still in implementation.