"Kashmir Chinar" (by Mehraj Mir)

Nigeen Lake in full bloom. Shikara's in que during evening after doing their business boatmen go home to prepare for the business of another day. Surrounded by matchless flowers the lake is second most beautiful lake after world famous Dal lake in Srinagar, kashmir, india. Surrounded by snow clad mountains and crystal clear waters the Nigeen lake attracts scores of foreign tourits, every year promoting the bussines of Local Shikara owners and houseboat owners of Kashmir, Valley.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:19:29 +0000

Nigeen Lake in full bloom. Shikara's in que during evening after doing their business boatmen go home to prepare for the business of another day. Surrounded by matchless flowers the lake is second most beautiful lake after world famous Dal lake in Srinagar, kashmir, india. Surrounded by snow clad mountains and crystal clear waters the Nigeen lake attracts scores of foreign tourits, every year promoting the bussines of Local Shikara owners and houseboat owners of Kashmir, Valley.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Photo by Mehraj Mir.
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Players enjoying water rafting in the gushing waters of world famous tourist resort, Pahalgam in south kashmir india. Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the water rafting.The event was organised by jammu and kashmir, tourism department.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Photo by Mehraj Mir.

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:22:51 +0000

Players enjoying water rafting in the gushing waters of world famous tourist resort, Pahalgam in south kashmir india. Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the water rafting.The event was organised by jammu and kashmir, tourism department.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Photo by Mehraj Mir.
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A Child watching protesting at Handwara. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:35:23 +0000

A Child watching protesting at Handwara. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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A Sunset on the evening in Srinagar. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:38:04 +0000

A Sunset on the evening in Srinagar. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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Scienic view of world famous skining resort gulmarg.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:39:42 +0000

Scienic view of world famous skining resort gulmarg.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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A view of Dal Lake after fresh snow fall in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 12 January 2008. A Norwegian tourist went missing during a sking trip in Indian Kashmir, while four soliders were killed in two separate avalanches in the Himalayan regoin, officials said on Thursday. Photo Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:40:28 +0000

A view of Dal Lake after fresh snow fall in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 12 January 2008. A Norwegian tourist went missing during a sking trip in Indian Kashmir, while four soliders were killed in two separate avalanches in the Himalayan regoin, officials said on Thursday. Photo Mehraj Mir
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Kashmiri Muslim row their shikara after fresh snow fall in the Dal Lake region in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 12 January 2008. A Norwegian tourist went missing during a sking trip in Indian Kashmir, while four soliders were killed in two separate avalanches in the Himalayan regoin, officials said on Thursday. Photo Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:41:20 +0000

Kashmiri Muslim row their shikara after fresh snow fall in the Dal Lake region in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 12 January 2008. A Norwegian tourist went missing during a sking trip in Indian Kashmir, while four soliders were killed in two separate avalanches in the Himalayan regoin, officials said on Thursday. Photo Mehraj Mir
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A scenic viev of Dal Lake after fresh snow fall in the Dal Lake region in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 10 January 2008. A Norwegian tourist went missing during a sking trip in Indian Kashmir, while four soliders were killed in two separate avalanches in the Himalayan regoin, officials said on Thursday. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:41:57 +0000

A scenic viev of Dal Lake after fresh snow fall in the Dal Lake region in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 10 January 2008. A Norwegian tourist went missing during a sking trip in Indian Kashmir, while four soliders were killed in two separate avalanches in the Himalayan regoin, officials said on Thursday. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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Kashmiri Muslim ride their shikara after fresh snow fall in the Dal Lake region in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 10 January 2008. A Norwegian tourist went missing during a sking trip in Indian Kashmir, while four soliders were killed in two separate avalanches in the Himalayan regoin, officials said on Thursday. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:43:04 +0000

Kashmiri Muslim ride their shikara after fresh snow fall in the Dal Lake region in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 10 January 2008. A Norwegian tourist went missing during a sking trip in Indian Kashmir, while four soliders were killed in two separate avalanches in the Himalayan regoin, officials said on Thursday. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) march during official celebrations for India'sIndependence Day at the Bakshi stadium in Srinagar, Kashmiri separatist groups had called for a general strike on August 15, calling it a 'black day' and the celebrations 'meaningless' until Kashmir has freedom from Indian rule. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:44:25 +0000

Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) march during official celebrations for India'sIndependence Day at the Bakshi stadium in Srinagar, Kashmiri separatist groups had called for a general strike on August 15, calling it a 'black day' and the celebrations 'meaningless' until Kashmir has freedom from Indian rule. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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A Kashmiri Muslim school girl hold placard condemning the crime against women in Kashmir during a rally inside a park in Srinagar ,the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 29 August 2007. The protestors were demanding the arrest of culprits who were involved in the rape and murder of ten years old Sabrina in Srinagar last week. They were also asking for taking up of stringent steps by government to stop the crime against Kashmiri women that has started to increase during the last few months. Photo Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:45:04 +0000

A Kashmiri Muslim school girl hold placard condemning the crime against women in Kashmir during a rally inside a park in Srinagar ,the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 29 August 2007. The protestors were demanding the arrest of culprits who were involved in the rape and murder of ten years old Sabrina in Srinagar last week. They were also asking for taking up of stringent steps by government to stop the crime against Kashmiri women that has started to increase during the last few months. Photo Mehraj Mir.
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Kashmiri girls perform a traditional dance during India's Independence Day in central Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir. India celebrates the 60th anniversary of independence from British rule amid tight security. Kashmiri separatist groups had called for a general strike on August 15, calling it a 'black day' and the celebrations 'meaningless' until Kashmir has freedom from Indian rule. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:46:08 +0000

Kashmiri girls perform a traditional dance during India's Independence Day in central Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir. India celebrates the 60th anniversary of independence from British rule amid tight security. Kashmiri separatist groups had called for a general strike on August 15, calling it a 'black day' and the celebrations 'meaningless' until Kashmir has freedom from Indian rule. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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Members of the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) march during official celebrations for India'sIndependence Day at the Bakshi stadium in Srinagar, Kashmiri separatist groups had called for a general strike on August 15, calling it a 'black day' and the celebrations 'meaningless' until Kashmir has freedom from Indian rule. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:47:43 +0000

A child walking through the rubble of a damaged house in Ganderbal district of Kashmir. Five houses were damaged in a fieirce gunbattle between militants and Indian security forces. pic:-Mehraj mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:48:49 +0000

A child walking through the rubble of a damaged house in Ganderbal district of Kashmir. Five houses were damaged in a fieirce gunbattle between militants and Indian security forces. pic:-Mehraj mir
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A view of Gulmarg, some 55 kilometers west of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 24. December 2007. A three day Kashmir Snow festival is being held at Gulmarg, counted among the best skiing resorts in India. Every year it attracts thousands of travellers from India as well as foreign tourists. Photo:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:49:20 +0000

A view of Gulmarg, some 55 kilometers west of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 24. December 2007. A three day Kashmir Snow festival is being held at Gulmarg, counted among the best skiing resorts in India. Every year it attracts thousands of travellers from India as well as foreign tourists. Photo:- Mehraj Mir.
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Gushting meadows, surrounded by snow clad mountains and tall trees in world famous tourist resort of Kashmir.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:50:15 +0000

Gushting meadows, surrounded by snow clad mountains and tall trees in world famous tourist resort of Kashmir.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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A view of Asia's most popular tourist destinations among Indian and foreign tourists until a Muslim separatist rebellion broke out in the region at the end of 1989 which according to officials has claimed more than 60,000 lives. With the situation improving, many tourists have started returning to Kashmir. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:50:45 +0000

A view of Asia's most popular tourist destinations among Indian and foreign tourists until a Muslim separatist rebellion broke out in the region at the end of 1989 which according to officials has claimed more than 60,000 lives. With the situation improving, many tourists have started returning to Kashmir. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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A view of Asia's most popular tourist destinations among Indian and foreign tourists until a Muslim separatist rebellion broke out in the region at the end of 1989 which according to officials has claimed more than 60,000 lives. With the situation improving, many tourists have started returning to Kashmir. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:51:30 +0000

Foreign skiers at the world famous tourist resort ofm kashmir, india, gulmarg also known as skiers paradise. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:55:06 +0000

Foreign skiers at the world famous tourist resort ofm kashmir, india, gulmarg also known as skiers paradise. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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A couple enjoy themselves in one of Asia's most popular tourist destinations among Indian and foreign tourists until a Muslim separatist rebellion broke out in the region at the end of 1989 which according to officials has claimed more than 60,000 lives. With the situation improving, many tourists have started returning to Kashmir. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:55:52 +0000

A couple enjoy themselves in one of Asia's most popular tourist destinations among Indian and foreign tourists until a Muslim separatist rebellion broke out in the region at the end of 1989 which according to officials has claimed more than 60,000 lives. With the situation improving, many tourists have started returning to Kashmir. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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Tourists enjoy shikara ride in world famous dal-lake in kashmir.due to hot weather in other parts of india more tourists are visiting kashmir as temperaure is low in the valley. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 08:56:28 +0000

Tourists enjoy shikara ride in world famous dal-lake in kashmir.due to hot weather in other parts of india more tourists are visiting kashmir as temperaure is low in the valley. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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A Kashmiri girl displaying her hands decorated with henna ahead of Eid-al-Fitr Festival in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir. Muslims will be celebrating Eid, depending on the appearance of the moon, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:54:59 +0000

A Kashmiri girl displaying her hands decorated with henna ahead of Eid-al-Fitr Festival in Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir. Muslims will be celebrating Eid, depending on the appearance of the moon, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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A relative of Gulzar Ahmad, a top Militant commander of Hezb-ul Mujahedeen, mourns during his funeral procession in Khrew, about 27 kilometers south of Srinagar, India. Hundreds of villagers attended the funeral of Gulzar and his associate Mohammed Shafi, who were killed Friday in separate gunbattles with Indian army soldiers Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:55:42 +0000

A relative of Gulzar Ahmad, a top Militant commander of Hezb-ul Mujahedeen, mourns during his funeral procession in Khrew, about 27 kilometers south of Srinagar, India. Hundreds of villagers attended the funeral of Gulzar and his associate Mohammed Shafi, who were killed Friday in separate gunbattles with Indian army soldiers Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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Gulmarg:A View of road covered with heavy snow fall in famous resort in gulmarag in kashmir . Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:56:23 +0000

Gulmarg:A View of road covered with heavy snow fall in famous resort in gulmarag in kashmir . Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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Burqa clad women, joined scores of the parents of the missing youths of kashmir staged sit -in at srinagar, kashmir,india.They were demanding whereabouts of thier dear ones from the government. Around 10000 youth have gone missing since seperatist insurgency erupted in 1990 in kashmir, india. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:57:21 +0000

Burqa clad women, joined scores of the parents of the missing youths of kashmir staged sit -in at srinagar, kashmir,india.They were demanding whereabouts of thier dear ones from the government. Around 10000 youth have gone missing since seperatist insurgency erupted in 1990 in kashmir, india. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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Gushing waters flowing through round and slpery stones at famous tourist resort of Kashmir, Pahalgam. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:57:55 +0000

Gushing waters flowing through round and slpery stones at famous tourist resort of Kashmir, Pahalgam. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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A customer sees the kashmiri carpet at a store in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. Kashmrii carpets are famous world over due to their high density knots per inch hand weaving, which takes 6 months to one year to complete Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:58:36 +0000

A customer sees the kashmiri carpet at a store in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. Kashmrii carpets are famous world over due to their high density knots per inch hand weaving, which takes 6 months to one year to complete Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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Migratory birds are seen flying over Indain Kashmir's wetland Hokersar, 16 kms north of Srinagar ,the summer capital of Indian Kashmir.Nearly half a million migratory birds have arrived in Kashmir where every year birds from all over the globe visit Kashmir valley in winter. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:59:14 +0000

Migratory birds are seen flying over Indain Kashmir's wetland Hokersar, 16 kms north of Srinagar ,the summer capital of Indian Kashmir.Nearly half a million migratory birds have arrived in Kashmir where every year birds from all over the globe visit Kashmir valley in winter. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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A Kashmiri woman weeps near her damaged house after a gunbattle in Liddermudh, 40 kilometers (25 mlies) south of Srinagar, India, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Two army soldiers and two suspected rebels were killed in the fierce gunbattle in Indian-controlled Kashmir, according to police. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:24:03 +0000

A Kashmiri woman weeps near her damaged house after a gunbattle in Liddermudh, 40 kilometers (25 mlies) south of Srinagar, India, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. Two army soldiers and two suspected rebels were killed in the fierce gunbattle in Indian-controlled Kashmir, according to police. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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Indian policemen walk near damaged house where suspected militants are holed up during the gun battle in Arth some 35 Kilometers North of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 03 December 2007. An encounter broke out between militants and security forces when they launched a search operation to flush out hiding militants from a house, killing a top commander of the Al Badar outfit, according to officials. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:25:11 +0000

Indian policemen walk near damaged house where suspected militants are holed up during the gun battle in Arth some 35 Kilometers North of Srinagar, the summer capital of Indian Kashmir, 03 December 2007. An encounter broke out between militants and security forces when they launched a search operation to flush out hiding militants from a house, killing a top commander of the Al Badar outfit, according to officials. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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A boat, popularly known as Shikara ride in a rainy day moving towards his destination , in Srinagar, the summer capital of indian kashmir. Dal lake lake is most beautiful lake in kashmir. Surrounded by snow clad mountains, the Dal Lake attracts scores of foreign tourits.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:26:05 +0000

A boat, popularly known as Shikara ride in a rainy day moving towards his destination , in Srinagar, the summer capital of indian kashmir. Dal lake lake is most beautiful lake in kashmir. Surrounded by snow clad mountains, the Dal Lake attracts scores of foreign tourits.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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Foreign tourists mesmerised by the beauty of the Nigeen Lake, in Srinagar the summer capital of indian kashmir.The lake is second most beautiful lake after world famous Dal lake in kashmir. Surrounded by snow clad mountains, the Nigeen lake attracts scores of foreign tourits, every year promoting the bussines of Local Shikara owners and houseboat owners of Kashmir, Valley.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:26:48 +0000

Foreign tourists mesmerised by the beauty of the Nigeen Lake, in Srinagar the summer capital of indian kashmir.The lake is second most beautiful lake after world famous Dal lake in kashmir. Surrounded by snow clad mountains, the Nigeen lake attracts scores of foreign tourits, every year promoting the bussines of Local Shikara owners and houseboat owners of Kashmir, Valley.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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A scenic view of world famous tourist resort, Pahalgam in south kashmir, the summer capital of indian kashmir. Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:27:26 +0000

A scenic view of world famous tourist resort, Pahalgam in south kashmir, the summer capital of indian kashmir. Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:Mehraj Mir
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Dal lake in full bloom, the Dal lake is most beautiful lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of indian kashmir. Surrounded by snow clad mountains and crystal clear waters the Dal lake attracts scores of foreign tourits.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:28:01 +0000

Dal lake in full bloom, the Dal lake is most beautiful lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of indian kashmir. Surrounded by snow clad mountains and crystal clear waters the Dal lake attracts scores of foreign tourits.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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Shikara's in que after doing their business. The Dal lake is most beautiful lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of indian kashmir. Surrounded by snow clad mountains and crystal clear waters the Dal lake attracts scores of foreign tourits.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:29:10 +0000

Shikara's in que after doing their business. The Dal lake is most beautiful lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of indian kashmir. Surrounded by snow clad mountains and crystal clear waters the Dal lake attracts scores of foreign tourits.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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A boat, popularly known as Shikara ride in Dal in Srinagar, the summer capital of indian kashmir. Dal-lake is most beautiful lake in Srinagar.Surrounded by snow clad mountains and crystal clear waters the Dal lake attracts scores of foreign tourits.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:29:57 +0000

A boat, popularly known as Shikara ride in Dal in Srinagar, the summer capital of indian kashmir. Dal-lake is most beautiful lake in Srinagar.Surrounded by snow clad mountains and crystal clear waters the Dal lake attracts scores of foreign tourits.Every year people across the globe come here and enjoy the natural beauty.Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty with enchanting valleys, limpid lakes, cascading rivers, trekking in mountains and a wide variety of animals and plants. Kashmir is considered a paradise for trekkers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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Ducks wade through the waters of Dal Lake on the evening in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir on Sunday November 05, 2007. Kashmir is home to atleast 100 lakes, most of which are situated at high altitude. Off late the existence of these lakes is being threatened due to the rising pollution level and global warming. Pic:-Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:30:28 +0000

Ducks wade through the waters of Dal Lake on the evening in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir on Sunday November 05, 2007. Kashmir is home to atleast 100 lakes, most of which are situated at high altitude. Off late the existence of these lakes is being threatened due to the rising pollution level and global warming. Pic:-Mehraj Mir.
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Ducks wade through the waters of Dal Lake on the evening in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir on Sunday November 05, 2007. Kashmir is home to atleast 100 lakes, most of which are situated at high altitude. Off late the existence of these lakes is being threatened due to the rising pollution level and global warming. Pic:-Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:30:55 +0000

An Indian Kashmiri woman display saffron from a field at Pampore on the outskirts of Srinagar, 31 October 2007, as the season of cultivation of the prized crop began in the valley. Many historians believe that it was in this region that the cultivation of the purple Crocus Sativus saffron flower first began, although it is impossible to be sure where its origins lie. Pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:31:53 +0000

An Indian Kashmiri woman display saffron from a field at Pampore on the outskirts of Srinagar, 31 October 2007, as the season of cultivation of the prized crop began in the valley. Many historians believe that it was in this region that the cultivation of the purple Crocus Sativus saffron flower first began, although it is impossible to be sure where its origins lie. Pic:- Mehraj Mir
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A Kashmiri vendor selling 'Kangir' or Kashmiri traditional firepot. With the arrival of winter in the Kashmir valley, people are beginning to stock up on traditional firepots made of clay and twigs. The firepots are filled with hot coals and placed under loose clothing for warmth during the harsh winter. pic:- Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:32:33 +0000

A Kashmiri vendor selling 'Kangir' or Kashmiri traditional firepot. With the arrival of winter in the Kashmir valley, people are beginning to stock up on traditional firepots made of clay and twigs. The firepots are filled with hot coals and placed under loose clothing for warmth during the harsh winter. pic:- Mehraj Mir
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A Kashmiri Man walks by as the pigeons fly in the lawn of the famous shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Naqshband Sahib at Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. Muslims in Kashmir have high regard of these shrines and they throng to the shrines on a particular day every week and also on a particular date every month for prayers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:34:20 +0000

A Kashmiri Man walks by as the pigeons fly in the lawn of the famous shrine of Hazrat Khwaja Naqshband Sahib at Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. Muslims in Kashmir have high regard of these shrines and they throng to the shrines on a particular day every week and also on a particular date every month for prayers. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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Leaves of Chinar trees lay on the ground at the famous Naseem Bagh Park on the banks of Dallake in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. Tourists flock to Kashmir during the autumn when the leaves of the Chinar trees turn blazing red and the entire landscape presents an altogether different look. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:35:33 +0000

Leaves of Chinar trees lay on the ground at the famous Naseem Bagh Park on the banks of Dallake in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. Tourists flock to Kashmir during the autumn when the leaves of the Chinar trees turn blazing red and the entire landscape presents an altogether different look. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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Leaves of Chinar trees lay on the ground at the famous Naseem Bagh Park on the banks of Dallake in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. Tourists flock to Kashmir during the autumn when the leaves of the Chinar trees turn blazing red and the entire landscape presents an altogether different look. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:36:30 +0000

Kashmiri childrens enjoy the Autumn in the famous Naseem bagh park on the banks of Dallake in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. Tourists flock to Kashmir during the autumn when the leaves of the Chinar trees turn blazing red and the entire landscape presents an altogether different look. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:37:36 +0000

Kashmiri childrens enjoy the Autumn in the famous Naseem bagh park on the banks of Dallake in Srinagar, summer capital of Indian administered Kashmir. Tourists flock to Kashmir during the autumn when the leaves of the Chinar trees turn blazing red and the entire landscape presents an altogether different look. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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Relatives of disappeared persons take part in a silent sit-in demonstration in Srinagar, 10 November 2007, to protest against the disappearance of thousands of Indian Kashmiris since the start of an insurgency some 14 years ago, and organised by the Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP). Human Rights Watch (HRW) has estimated that about 8,000 people have gone missing in enforced disappearance in Indian Kashmir over the period while the government said 3,900 have disappeared. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:38:27 +0000

Relatives of disappeared persons take part in a silent sit-in demonstration in Srinagar, 10 November 2007, to protest against the disappearance of thousands of Indian Kashmiris since the start of an insurgency some 14 years ago, and organised by the Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP). Human Rights Watch (HRW) has estimated that about 8,000 people have gone missing in enforced disappearance in Indian Kashmir over the period while the government said 3,900 have disappeared. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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A mother whose son has disappeared in trouble torn valley of Kashmir taking part in a silent sit-in demonstration in Srinagar, 10 November 2007, to protest against the disappearance of thousands of Indian Kashmiris since the start of an insurgency some 14 years ago, and organised by the Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP). Human Rights Watch (HRW) has estimated that about 8,000 people have gone missing in enforced disappearance in Indian Kashmir over the period while the government said 3,900 have disappeared. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:39:11 +0000

A mother whose son has disappeared in trouble torn valley of Kashmir taking part in a silent sit-in demonstration in Srinagar, 10 November 2007, to protest against the disappearance of thousands of Indian Kashmiris since the start of an insurgency some 14 years ago, and organised by the Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons (APDP). Human Rights Watch (HRW) has estimated that about 8,000 people have gone missing in enforced disappearance in Indian Kashmir over the period while the government said 3,900 have disappeared. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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Members of Reda Folkloric Troupe from Egypt perform a traditional dance during the golden jubilee celebrations of Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Cultural and Languages in Srinagar,the summer capital of indian kashmir. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:39:50 +0000

Members of Reda Folkloric Troupe from Egypt perform a traditional dance during the golden jubilee celebrations of Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Cultural and Languages in Srinagar,the summer capital of indian kashmir. Pic:- Mehraj Mir.
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Child Labour ... What a Shame. Pic: Mehraj Mir

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:40:53 +0000

Child Labour ... What a Shame. Pic: Mehraj Mir
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