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Fearless at 70: Srinagar woman creates wild valley foods empire

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Srinagar, November 23,2025: At the age of 70, Anisa Bilal, a retired government school teacher from Sanat Nagar, Srinagar, has turned entrepreneur by launching her own organic food venture, Wild Valley Foods, inspiring many with the message that age is no barrier to pursuing one’s passion. Anisa, who holds a B.Ed and an MA in […]

Kashmir’s golden harvest: Pampore’s saffron fields come alive in autumn bloom

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Pampore, October 2025:Every autumn, the saffron fields of Pampore, often called the “Saffron Town of India,” burst into a short-lived but breathtaking bloom, marking the beginning of a centuries-old harvest tradition in Kashmir. At the heart of this golden ritual lies saffron, one of the world’s most expensive spices, prized for its use as a […]

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