Tales of Kashmir

Among the many artists who shaped the cultural memory of Kashmir and the Chenab Valley, few names shine with the quiet brilliance of Jaanbaaz Kishtwari, born Ghulam Nabi Doolwal. Poet, composer, singer, and folkloric icon, he was a man who carried the…

How a fragile Himalayan ecosystem is changing — and how Delhi’s deteriorating air quality serves as a powerful warning Kashmir has long been hailed as a paradise on earth — a valley of soaring Himalayan peaks, shimmering lakes, dense forests, and cris…

Islam is not just a religion of rituals; it is a way of life that refines the soul, disciplines the heart, and transforms human relationships. Among its simplest yet most profound practices is the greeting of peace: As-Salāmu ʿAlaykum — “Peace be upo…

When most people hear the word racism, they usually think of discrimination based on skin colour—a problem often associated with Western societies. Yet in Kashmir, racism wears a subtler, paradoxical face. Outsiders—whether foreign tourists, students,…

From the serene valleys of Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, a young athlete is rewriting the story of sports in the region — Owais Yaqoob. Widely regarded as Kashmir’s first professional MMA fighter, Owais has not only represented India on the internationa…

Kashmir, often called “Paradise on Earth”, is a land of breathtaking valleys, rich traditions, and a language that has echoed through centuries. Yet, like many regional languages worldwide, Kashmiri faces the threat of fading away as younger generatio…

In the picturesque town of Charar-e-Sharif in central Kashmir — a place steeped in Sufi traditions, poetry, and spiritual devotion — a young voice has risen that carries the essence of an entire culture. Masrat Un Nissa , often described as one of the…