Syed Shadab Ali Gillani
Harissa: From Ancestral Pots to Modern Plates in Kashmir
by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani
SRINAGAR: Winter in the Kashmir Valley signals the resurgence of demand for the traditional mutton delicacy, 'Harissa'. It has become...
Kashmir Under A Spell
In a bid to undo the competition, a section of Kashmir society has traditionally used Sihar. This encourages potential superstitious targets to seek protection...
After Kiwi Fruit, Orange, Kashmir Farmers Experiment With Persimmon
by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani
SRINAGAR: Seven years ago, the Itoo family embarked on a transformative journey that would reshape the landscape of Kashmir's valleys....
Work from Home
After the Covid19 pandemic restricted people and froze life, all of a sudden Work from Home (WfH) became the only option. Its flip side...
Ghulam Nabi Khayal (March 4, 1939- October 15, 2023)
In the demise of poet and scribe, Ghulam Nabi Khayal, Kashmir lost a witness to the history of a crucial era. His 32 books...
Kashmir’s Willow Wonders
With around four million cricket bats being manufactured every year, the ongoing World Cup has spiked the market appetite for the Kashmir Willow. Syed...
From Riches to Rags
The Covid19 triggered a market slump across the world and in Kashmir post-2018 situation came with its own issues that pushed many people out...
Railways’ Partition Days
Railways were the sole rapid mass transport system that was managed by more than a million people when the Indian subcontinent was partitioned. Syed...
Kashmir’s Celebrity Lookalikes
Most people have a role model. They can be teachers, sports persons and even film actors. However, it is rare that some of the...
Imprisoned In Tehran Jail, Narges Mohammadi Gets Nobel Prize for Peace
SRINAGAR: The Norwegian Nobel Committee has made a momentous decision, selecting Narges Mohammadi as the recipient of the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize. This recognition...
Kashmiri Prodigy Earns Coveted Spot in Apple’s Hall of Fame
by Syed Shadab Ali Gilani
SRINAGAR: In the hamlet of Zungalpora, within the heart of South Kashmir's Kulgam, a young achiever named Muneeb Amin Bhat, aged...
Muslim Women Inheritance
It is a mixed bag of surprises and challenges when it comes to inheritance in the case of women in Kashmir. Syed Shadab Ali...
Naranag: An Introduction
Apart from being the base camp for three vital treks, Naranag serves as one of the most important archaeological sites in Kashmir and has...
Nobody’s Children
Orphans apart, hundreds of children are living the lives of orphans within and outside their homes as a consequence of divorces, matrimonial discords and...
Kashmir Handicrafts Were Visible In G20 Summit at Delhi
by Syed Shadab Ali Gillani
SRINAGAR: From Kashmiri carpets adorning the floor of the conference room to handicraft products given as gifts to the world...