All posts tagged "Culture"
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728CultureSense and spirit of cultural entrepreneurship in Kashmir
As the story of cultural entrepreneurship continues to unwind, so does our narrative of expectations and appreciation. In the year of devastating...
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In Photos: Muslims in Kashmir celebrate Eid-al-Fitr
Kashmiri Muslims celebrated Eid-al-Fitr on 22 April 2023, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Early morning in Srinagar, Thousands...
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In Photos: Faith, Festivity, Farewell in Kashmir
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,...
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Honorifics in retrospect—why western branding is bad for Kashmiri literature
From Rasool Mir, being dubbed as ‘The John Keats’ of Kashmir, to Mehjoor as ‘The Wordsworth’ and Abdul Ahad Azad as ‘The...
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A revival in Kashmir’s ‘theatre of absurd’
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...
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In Photos: Young Kashmiris giving wings to old passion
‘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...
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Cries, candies, celebrations: Inside Kashmir’s ceremonial tonsuring
The significance of the ritual is so profound that people can go from one part of Kashmir to another to have their...
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The portrait of Kashmir’s floating legacy
How the quintessential Kashmiri hospitality became a hospice of history. At a striking spot in the iconic Dal Lake unruffled by tourist...
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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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Wailing witnesses: The Chinars of Kashmir
Chinars! What must have passed under their comfortable shades, of men assembling at noon complaining of toils, admitting thankfulness, women solemnly swearing...
