"We don’t expose this rich fibre to any kind of chemical treatment. Some of our natural dyes like marigold and indigo are known to have skin-healing properties as well."
Maqbool Sherwani, a 19-year-old National Conference party worker, has been credited with singlehandedly stalling the advance of Pakistan-sponsored tribal raiders to Srinagar.
“It’s disheartening to see that people have already forgotten my father's work. I pray and sincerely wish to resurrect his contribution, dedication and love for this beautiful land."
Featured on the Forbes '30 Under 30' Asia list, Simarpreet Singh's Hartek Solar develops and distributes customised rooftop solar kits to homes to help them generate their own electricity.
Parents in Leh would probably not put their children through expensive private schools if there were more government school headmasters like national award winner Sonam Gyaltsan.
“Despite being an ‘outsider’, they made me feel at home. That’s what has inspired me to go above and beyond the call of duty,” says Dr. Pritpal Kaur Batra,” a dentist-turned IPS officer.