Narrative
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1.4KLetter to Mirwaiz: Prevent misuse of pulpits for personal publicity
“By establishing clear and strict guidelines regarding who is qualified to address the public from the pulpit, we can safeguard the peace...
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2.5KWhy Kashmiris must reclaim the soul of Kashmir’s Sufi movement
For centuries, Sufism or Tasawwuf shaped Kashmir’s spiritual and social fabric, balancing mysticism with Islamic law. But today, this legacy faces distortion...
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2.4KFrom ‘Phiran Kurti’ to ‘Wajjwan Thali’: Fetish and exploitation of Kashmir’s culture
You might have heard someone say, “why do you get offended if I wear a firan-kurti like a dress, in my own...
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1.5K‘Every institution is complicit’: Legal hurdles and societal shame protects abusers
The recent conviction of Aijaz Sheikh marks a significant milestone in pursuit of justice for survivors of child sex abuse. However, it...
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1.4KUnlock the hidden power of Alhamdulilah: How gratitude can transform your life
“Achooooo!” went little Ali, sniffling and cleaning his nose with his cute blue handkerchief. “You forgot to say something, Ali,” said his...
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3.1KKashmir and the Abbasid revolution
Often considered as the first major political upheaval in the Arab history, the Abbasid revolution would go on to completely change the...
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3.6KCandies and Chaos: How 2014 Flood changed everything overnight
A nightmarish turn in Kashmir’s 2014 flood marooned merrymaking plans and made muck of the heritage city. It was one of those...
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2.4KSilent guardians of Kashmir’s desperate situation
Behind the headlines, here’s the reflection of life, loss and community resilience in Kashmir He abhors agonised visitors. They haunt his meditative...
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4.4KAn ode to love and landscape
This article explores the lives and works of some of the most well-known Kashmiri poets, their deep connection with the region, and...
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3.5KOde to Poet—Saleem Al Naffar and the Spirit of ‘Sumud’
Within life’s colorful weave, versifier Saleem Al Naffar stood as a beacon of national pride, revered for his boundless generosity, approachable spirit,...
