All posts tagged "Old City"
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725CultureA cultural pilgrim’s ‘walk of remembrance’ in old city’s playful times
As virtual reality is redefining the vibes of the valley, old pockets are becoming graveyards of the games they once played with...
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Israeli forces assault Palestinians in Jerusalem’s Old City
Several Palestinians were hurt after Israeli police opened fire and used tear gas against them while they were participating in a protest...
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A silversmith’s ‘broken’ account of his craft and city
Braving situational strife and market mess which collectively put a lock on his shop for nearly a decade, a silversmith from Khwaja...
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Restrictions imposed in Srinagar to prevent Hurriyat’s Eidgah March
Srinagar: Restrictions have been imposed in Srinagar to prevent a peaceful march called by the Hurriyat (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. The march...
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Inside the edifying labyrinths of Downtown Srinagar
Last week’s fierce street protests in parts of downtown Srinagar appeared redux of its defiant past. But beyond its moniker image, lies...
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The Kashmiri mother who serves lunch to her dead children
When she lost all her three children, mother Noori developed her own routine to cope-up with her crushing loss. She would prepare...
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Last generation of Santoor makers fading out into abyss
Facing a shrinking customer base and changed societal preferences, the traditional tune-maker of Old City is on the brink of losing his...
