Heritage
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1.9KTraditional tools coming to a grinding halt in Kashmir
The use of mortar and pestle is a symbol of Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage and its connection with ancient culinary techniques. A...
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In Pictures: Ramzan vibes and varieties in Kashmir
“It doesn’t feel like Ramzan,” says Amir, looking at the street footfall and piles of unattended dates. “Something has changed.” Inside Srinagar’s...
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Life in Srinagar—Part II: (Caste)ing shadows over Nigeen Lake
One of the reasons behind the decay and downfall of Kashmir’s heritage houseboat legacy is the chronic slandering of the Hanji community....
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Life in Srinagar—Part I: Pathos and Pollution of Dal Lake
Despite its indigenous Hanji community fighting the protracted battle to protect and preserve their centuries-old identity, over 40 percent of houseboats vanished...
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Kashmiri homes becoming unbearable in summers — why?
Before being brought down in a dramatic manner, drones would capture a corrugated cityscape which once had colourful flowerbeds blooming atop. Amid...
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Whitewashed murals and ‘save the sanctum’ campaign in Kashmir
A viral picture showing blatant bureaucratic toying with the heritage shrine lately created an outcry in the ‘valley of saints’. A fortnight...
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The last boat people: Endless embargo and decaying decks in Kashmir
Behind the current tourism façade, the unaddressed issue of fading boats is distressing Dal Lake dwellers. Part of the problem is said...
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Mother-tongue underlying component of identity, protect linguistic heritage of JK: Farooq Abdullah
Seeks incentivization of publication of journals, magazines, dailies in local languages Srinagar: National Conference (NC) President and Member of Parliament from Srinagar...
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‘What happens next’ makes many fretful in frosty meadow
Despite ongoing games fleetingly shifting focus in Kashmir’s winter wonderland, the administration is adamant to clear “encroachers”, even as it’s sitting on...
