As the story of cultural entrepreneurship continues to unwind, so does our narrative of expectations and appreciation. In the year of devastating...
Kashmiri Muslims celebrated Eid-al-Fitr on 22 April 2023, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Early morning in Srinagar, Thousands...
Srinagar: Kashmiri Muslims thronged markets for preparations ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr in Srinagar’s Goni Khan Market on Friday. People were seen buying bread,...
From Rasool Mir, being dubbed as ‘The John Keats’ of Kashmir, to Mehjoor as ‘The Wordsworth’ and Abdul Ahad Azad as ‘The...
As part of Kashmir’s syncretic culture, an obsolete show is springing back due to a showman’s resilient act. A veteran’s Balpora Budgam...
‘I’ve brought these pigeons because I love keeping them. When I’m with them, I don’t think I need to think about any...
The significance of the ritual is so profound that people can go from one part of Kashmir to another to have their...
How the quintessential Kashmiri hospitality became a hospice of history. At a striking spot in the iconic Dal Lake unruffled by tourist...
“It doesn’t feel like Ramzan,” says Amir, looking at the street footfall and piles of unattended dates. “Something has changed.” Inside Srinagar’s...
Chinars! What must have passed under their comfortable shades, of men assembling at noon complaining of toils, admitting thankfulness, women solemnly swearing...