Tales of Kashmir

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…

In the quiet village of Gund Khawaja Qasim in Singhpora, Pattan, far from the limelight of publishing houses and literary festivals, a young Kashmiri writer is slowly carving out his place in contemporary literature. Kais Abbas, still a st…

In the quiet village of Nagri Malpora in Kupwara, far from the bustle of Srinagar, lives a man who has dedicated his life to reviving one of Kashmir’s most iconic symbols — the Chinar tree (Platanus orientalis). At 43 years old, Abdul Ahad…