Tales of Kashmir

In the forests above Srinagar, a silent survivor moves through shrinking habitats—one of the last of its kind on Earth. The Kashmir stag, locally known as Hangul (Cervus hanglu hanglu), is one of the most endangered large mammals in Asia and the only …

In September 2014, when the floods swallowed large parts of Srinagar, stories of loss spread quickly. But some stories didn’t travel far. They stayed where they happened—within localities, within memory. One of those stories is of Adil Ahmad Chopan. A…

There are historical figures who lead movements, and then there are those who alter the very conditions that make movements possible. Begum Zaffar Ali (born Sahibzaadi Syeda Fatima) belongs firmly to the latter category. Her life was not defined by dr…

In Kashmir, where history is not merely recorded but endured, the role of a poet has never been ornamental. It has been existential. Words, in such a landscape, are not chosen lightly—they carry memory, dissent, grief, and, at times, defiance. Among t…

Kashmir has long been a land of delicate balance—where mountains meet meadows, and wildlife quietly coexists with people. For generations, this fragile harmony has shaped both the landscape and the lives within it. But in recent years, that balance ha…