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This Shift in Thinking Could Make Kashmiri Families Crisis-Proof

Srinagar, June 11 -- When the income is steady, so is the peace at home. But when something interrupts that flow, like a health issue, job loss, or even seasonal business slowdown, the cracks show qui... Read More


Gaming Apps Are Trapping Kashmiri Teens in Real Debt

Srinagar, June 10 -- One talks about picking Rohit Sharma. Another bets on a lesser-known bowler, hoping for an edge. At first, it looks like regular cricket banter. But money is on the line. Sometim... Read More


Can Kashmir's Property Boom Last?

Srinagar, June 6 -- It's not just inflation. These are wild leaps in property value, driven largely by Kashmir's rebirth as a tourist magnet. "Every few months, I get calls from buyers in Delhi, Bomb... Read More


Loans, Scams, Regret: How Working Families in Kashmir Lose Their Earnings

Srinagar, June 4 -- In a village near Sopore, a young labourer brought home his first proper paycheck. His parents were proud. The next day, he went out and bought a second-hand motorbike on credit. "... Read More


Eid on Loan: The Hidden Crisis in Kashmir's Working Class

Srinagar, June 4 -- As the festival approaches, they face a familiar and daunting challenge: how to meet rising expenses on a meager income. Basic things become tough to afford. New clothes for the f... Read More


Oxford Found Stress Blocks Change. Kashmir Proves It.

Srinagar, May 31 -- When you're worried about food on the table or safety on the streets, new ideas can feel like a luxury you can't afford. Why take a risk on something untested when today's challeng... Read More


Kashmiri Labourer vs. Rs.47,000 Bill: The Cost of Staying Alive

Srinagar, May 30 -- He walks through the tall hospital gates like many others do in Kashmir: with hope, worry, and very little money in his pocket. A labourer, not by choice but by necessity, he has ... Read More


Respect Doesn't Come Easy in Kashmir - Especially If You're Poor

Srinagar, May 28 -- They work hard. Yet they earn too little. Rent, food, school fees, medical bills-everything costs more than it should. And when income doesn't stretch far enough, stress becomes a... Read More


Why Kashmir's Property Market Is Heading for the Hills

Srinagar, May 28 -- Residential property in these areas isn't growing the way it used to. Over the last two or three years, prices have barely moved. Meanwhile, if you step into the mountain air of pl... Read More


The Future of Kashmir Lies in Early Financial Literacy

Srinagar, May 26 -- That simple idea is beginning to take root in places like Kashmir, where families once saw education as the only path to success. Now, many are realizing that knowing how to earn, ... Read More