Society
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1.3KLife and legacy of Sarwanand Koul Premi
Sarwanand Koul Premi’s life was like an eternal river flowing through Kashmir’s valleys, carrying with it the wisdom of ancient sages, the...
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1.9KNeglecting our own Green Paradise? Kashmir’s overlooked lawns
If there’s one asset that Kashmiris proudly own and love to flaunt, it’s a private lawn or a bagh, as we call...
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1.1KEmbrace Failure: The hidden key to unlocking success and resilience
Is there anyone who hasn’t experienced failure in life? Failure has long been the target of disdain and hatred. Everyone hates failing....
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2.5KIs the quest for easy money becoming a grand delusion for young Kashmir?
In his Class 8, Moonis is already building castles in the air. Hailing from a lower-middle class family of Kashmir, his wishful...
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1.8KEid and its essence: Are we squeezing the soul out of our festivals?
There are moments in life when the ground beneath your feet shakes, then come the moments when you wish the sky would...
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2.1KForgotten etiquettes: The lines between genuine concern and intrusive curiosity
I spent my formative years in Kashmir, and the latter part of my life has taken me to various corners of the...
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4.6KFrom shells to sixes—Gurez’s playfield sheds its war-torn past
A revival of gentleman’s game in Kashmir’s last village tucked on the battered and booted Silk Route. BAGTORE, Gurez — During his...
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2.3K‘They’ve no time’: How distant soulmates make marriages miserable in Kashmir
Both stats and statements are hinting at the growing marital distress in Kashmir leaving families torn asunder and prompting one to question:...
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2.6K‘Brides aren’t maids’—Kashmir’s overlooked marital mess
It simply drew her crazy to be locked up in the ungrateful and unsatisfying routine to the extent that she attempted self-harm. ...
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4.8KLights, Camera, Controversy: Kashmir’s wedding scene and the Show-Off Dilemma
The traditional Nikkah, once the heart of Kashmiri weddings, is now taking a backseat to more elaborate celebrations. “Shaadi aysi karo ki...
