All posts tagged "Kashmir"
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4.6KSocietyDisease, distress, desertion—Abandonment and old-age homes in Kashmir
Kashmiris have been known for their strong community bonds, but some of them now abandon their old ones at newly opened old-age...
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4.3KCulture‘Lalwun naar’: The mood and music of Rasul Mir’s poetry
Mir is faithful to the title of “leader of descriptive writers” bestowed on him by Rahman Rahi. Dr Shiban K Kachru’s translation...
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10.7KSocietyPierced dolls, torn photos, graveyard amulets—Kashmir in grip of ‘dark magic’?
Instances of Sihr or witchcraft have not been rare occurrences, but when ingredients of black magic and voodoo surfaced from the hallowed...
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4.1KCrimeA chronicle of intrigue: What happened to Birjees Badroo?
The ‘superwoman’ once hailed as a harbinger of hope was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside her Sopore home on July 21....
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5.6KDevelopmentGasping for breath: Kashmir’s prepaid power predicament
“The welfare government sticks to welfare programmes instead of coming up with prepaid smart meters.” Octogenarian Mohammad Shafi Shah has been gasping...
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9.1KHeritageHaunting history of Kashmir’s ‘tallest’ house
“It was believed that the lights reflecting from the vehicles coming from Banihal could be seen from the top storey of the...
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6.4KAgricultureKashmir crop chronicle: Shallot in Saint Bibi Arifa’s spiritual abode
“She has sowed the diamond in our lands which we are extracting.” As one errands through the winding curves streaked amidst a...
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3.8KPhotoThrough the Lens: Exploring virtual playgrounds shaping Kashmiri childhood
In the heart of the city lies a captivating hangout—where a new generation of Kashmiri kids finds solace in a modern restive...
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4.8KCultureIn Photos: A Field Day in Kashmir
As women nourish their families and community members in open fields, the event comes alive with heartwarming farming moments. A man in...
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3.3KPhotoStares, scuffles, stabbings: Frames of anger in Kashmir
With Eid around the corner, a commoner’s anguish stems from the rising heat in the market. Be it a make-believe racecourse drives...
