Kashmir: War’s Mental Scars
The echoes of recent conflict linger not only in shattered homes but in wounded minds. As the dust settles after a near-war episode, a...
Kashmir’s Nowhere Women
Leaving their homeland to live better, scores of women accompanied their husbands to Kashmir under a government-backed rehabilitation policy. After years of fighting for...
Pahalgam Attack: Kashmir’s Unsung Heroes
In the face of terror in the Pahalgam attack, it was not armed forces or emergency responders but ordinary Kashmiris, pony handlers, cab drivers,...
Pahalgam Attack: ‘Not In Our Name’
As bullets shattered the silence of Pahalgam, long cherished for its warmth and hospitality, Kashmir was plunged into mourning, its grief echoed in collective...
Kashmir’s Vanishing Bookshops
Amid challenges on multiple fronts, the space once held by longstanding bookshops is steadily shrinking. While a few continue to struggle for survival, many...
Kashmir’s Highway Rescuers
In the perilous stretches of the Jammu–Srinagar highway, where landslides and wreckage are routine, a group of self-taught rescuers has emerged as the region’s...
Ramzan In Jammu
With Jammu, the erstwhile capital of an erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state, getting impressive Kashmir crowds this winter and the month of fasting, Masood...
Kashmir: The Free Ride Divide
As Kashmir rolls out free e-bus travel for women, the policy is hailed as a progressive step towards gender inclusivity. Yet, in the shared...
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: The Last Click
In a small, dimly lit shop in Srinagar’s Habba Kadal, a relic of the past endures, defying obsolescence. Ibtisam Fayaz Khan explores the city's...
Kashmir’s Female Story Tellers
In Kashmir, a new generation of women writers is reshaping the literary landscape, overcoming societal challenges to make their voices heard and share their...
Kashmir’s Gold Gloom
Kashmir’s gold market is in turmoil as prices surge to record highs, straining affordability for buyers and traders alike. People are now hunting for...
Kashmir’s Infertility Epidemic
With economic well-being overtaking the basic family institution, Kashmir tops the list of places where late marriages are the new norm. Coupled with tensions...
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...
