Babra Wani
Babra Wani holds a postgraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Kashmir. She reports across multiple beats with a focus on in-depth, society-centric stories and has a strong interest in the Urdu language, which she actively reads and writes.
Kashmir’s Ice Sculpting
In a remote valley where art struggles for recognition, Zahoor and his team have carved a path—quite literally—into the world of international snow sculpting....
Kashmir’s Ramazan Charity
During Ramazan, the spirit of giving transforms Kashmir’s streets into pathways of generosity. Volunteers distribute ration kits, iftar meals, and Zakat donations, upholding an...
Kashmir: Living For Likes
As life gradually shifts from real to online, digital dependence in Kashmir reshapes personal interactions as individuals choose to document life rather than live...
Kashmir: Undoing Doodhganga
Source of drinking water to nearly a quarter million population of Srinagar, the Doodganga rivulet has endured abusive illegal mining in the last six...
Kashmiri Educator Featured in “She Is – 75 Women in Chemistry”
By Babra Wani
Dr Fatima Jalid, an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, has earned...
Kashmir’s Hammam Factor
In the snow-bound winters of Kashmir, the Hammam, a heated stone-floored room, has emerged as a cultural cornerstone and a practical lifeline. Babra Wani...
Himalayan Otters Spotted in Kashmir
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: A recent video circulating on social media has captured the elusive Himalayan otters feasting on rainbow trout in the Kishanganga River,...
Kashmir: Adam’s Abuse
In Kashmir, men’s struggles with domestic abuse remain largely hidden, as stigma and a lack of legal support silences their pain, Babra Wan reports
Hesitation,...
Horrific Details Emerge in South Kashmir Woman’s Murder
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: A harrowing story of love turned to betrayal and violence has left the community in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district in shock....
Kashmir: Education Calendar Reset
The Jammu and Kashmir government’s recent decision to reverse the controversial March academic session has met widespread approval. The change, announced by Education Minister...
My Newsroom’s 2024
Unorthodox but different, Babra Wani decided to tell the year-long story of her newsroom, the little universe she gave most of the last 365...
Respiratory Issues in Children During Winters
by Babra Wani
SRINAGAR: As winter sets in, the cold weather brings a host of respiratory challenges, particularly for children. According to Dr Suhail Naik,...
Kashmir’s Reservation Goes to Court
The reservation policy debate in Jammu and Kashmir has reached the courts, with a petition challenging recent amendments to the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation...
Watlab: An Introduction
Watlab in Kashmir’s down-north embodies serene natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and spiritual significance, reports Babra Wani
Tucked away on the picturesque banks of Wular...
Kashmir’s Animal Helpers
Over the years, Kashmir has been home to numerous voluntary groups dedicated to animal welfare. They rescue animals, treat and shelter them while spreading...
