UMAR GANIE

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Muharram Procession On Dal Lake

Muharram Procession On Dal Lake

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2023

Muharram processions were seen after 33 years in the Kashmir Valley.

After 33 Years, 8th Day Muharram Procession In Kashmir

After 33 Years, 8th Day Muharram Procession In Kashmir

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2023

On Thursday, July 27, amid tight security, the Shia Muslim community in Srinagar took out the 8th Day Muharram procession. The procession was carried out after a gap of 33 years in the Kashmir Valley.

Cherry Harvesting Begins In Kashmir

Cherry Harvesting Begins In Kashmir

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2023

Kashmir has emerged as a haven for cherry cultivation.

The Gorgeous Lavender Fields Of Kashmir Valley

The Gorgeous Lavender Fields Of Kashmir Valley

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2023

Lavender cultivation employs around 5,000 farmers and young entrepreneurs in geographically remote areas of Kashmir.

Yoga Day In Kashmir

Yoga Day In Kashmir

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2023

Umar Ganie captures glimpses of International Yoga Day at the Botanical Garden on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar on Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

61 Couples Get Hitched Together!

61 Couples Get Hitched Together!

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2023

The mass marriages in Srinagar were organised by the We The Helping Hands Foundation to curb dowry in society.

What's Fishing In Kashmir?

What's Fishing In Kashmir?

Rediff.com   29 May 2023

Villagers fish with wicker baskets during Panzath Nag, an annual, centuries-old, ritual that coincides with the Rohan Posh festival, at Qazigund in Kulgam district, south Kashmir on Monday, May 29, 2023.

What Is Hina Doing In Kashmir?

What Is Hina Doing In Kashmir?

Rediff.com   25 May 2023

Hina Khan attended the G20 conference in Srinagar as a representative of the entertainment industry.

Why Are MARCOS Patrolling Dal Lake?

Why Are MARCOS Patrolling Dal Lake?

Rediff.com   18 May 2023

The Indian Navy's Marine Commandos have taken charge of the security of Dal Lake and the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre, which will host the G20 meeting, on the banks of the Dal Lake.

Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberry Fields Forever

Rediff.com   17 May 2023

The glimpses of Strawberry harvested at a farm in Gassu on the outskirts of Srinagar on Tuesday.

Kashmir Plays Host To Youth 20 Summit

Kashmir Plays Host To Youth 20 Summit

Rediff.com   11 May 2023

A Youth 20 consultation meeting on climate change is taking place under India's G20 presidency in Srinagar.

It's Snowing In Summer!

It's Snowing In Summer!

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2023

The famous ski resort of Gulmarg and other higher reaches in the Kashmir valley received fresh snowfall on Friday, April 28, 2023.

Beautiful Dal Lake In The Rain

Beautiful Dal Lake In The Rain

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2023

Shikaras on Dal Lake with cloud- covered mountains for company.

Kashmiris Offer Shab-e-Qadr Prayers

Kashmiris Offer Shab-e-Qadr Prayers

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2023

Kashmiri Muslims offered Shab-e-Qadr (The Night of Power and Forgiveness) prayers for the first time after the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on the night of 27 Ramadan.

Would You Let Leeches Suck You?

Would You Let Leeches Suck You?

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2023

Every year, traditional Kashmiri health workers in Kashmir use leeches to treat people for small, itchy, painful lumps that develop on the skin called chilblains, arthritis, chronic headaches, frostbite and sinusitis, on Nowruz, which marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Persian calendar.

Sanjay Dutt's Special Kashmir Connection

Sanjay Dutt's Special Kashmir Connection

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2023

It was a sweet homecoming of sorts for Sanjay Dutt when he visited Kashmir to shoot his Tamil film, Leo.

Ranveer In Kashmir!

Ranveer In Kashmir!

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2023

Umar Ganie captures glimpse of actor Ranveer Singh in action in snow covered Gulmarg during the shooting of a romantic song for Karan Johar's film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani.

23 Years Later, India Strikes Back!

23 Years Later, India Strikes Back!

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2023

National Investigation Agency officials seized Mushtaq Ahmad Zargar's home in Srinagar on Thursday, March 2, 2023. On December 31, 1999, Zargar was released along with Jaish e Mohammed founder Masood Azhar and the British terrorist Omar Saeed Shaikh in exchange for the passengers and crew on board IC-814, the Indian Airlines flight hijacked from Kathmandu and flown to Kandahar in Afghanistan.

Asia's Longest Cycle Race Begins!

Asia's Longest Cycle Race Begins!

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2023

Cyclists from across India are taking part in the 12-day, 3,651 km, race, the first of its kind in Asia.

Want A Snowfight?

Want A Snowfight?

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2023

Umar Ganie captures stunning scenes of Gulmarg after fresh snowfall.