Kashmir's Trees Are Fighting a Global Plastic War

Srinagar, June 5 -- I stood by the Chenab River recently and watched the water move. But it didn't flow like it used to. The river was carrying something heavier than current: bottles, plastic bags, w... Read More

Together, We Can Clean Kashmir's Lakes and Rivers

Srinagar, June 5 -- Kashmir's seasons once whispered stories of eternity. Now they shout the scars of a shattered land. Nothing here is untouched. When I was younger, I believed our mountains could n... Read More

Tunnels, Trees, and the Tightrope Walk in Kashmir

Srinagar, June 5 -- Every time a new road is planned or a tunnel is announced in Jammu & Kashmir, the old worries come up. People think forests will be chopped down, rivers will be polluted, and envir... Read More

Why the Teacher-Student Bond in Kashmir Deserves a Second Look

Srinagar, June 5 -- The story of a Kashmiri student walking miles barefoot, only putting on shoes at the school gate out of respect for his teacher, now sounds like a tale from a distant past. Today,... Read More

The Forgotten Festival That Brought Kashmiri Daughters Home

Srinagar, June 4 -- In the serene corners of south Kashmir, where bean plants stretch into the summer sun, there used to be a tradition known only to those who lived it. It didn't call for crowds, lou... Read More

Influencers, Not Elders, Are Raising Kashmiri Kids

Srinagar, June 4 -- In the bylanes of Pulwama and the schoolyards of Sopore, something is slipping away. It's not just innocence or tradition. It's the sense of purpose our children once held onto. A... Read More

The Invisible Labour That Holds Kashmiri Homes Together

Srinagar, June 4 -- Before the roosters cry or the mosque loudspeakers crackle to life, she's already up. The stove is lit, the tea is boiling, the kids' uniforms are ironed. Her husband still has an... Read More

Kashmir Is Online. But Are We Still Connected Offline?

Srinagar, June 4 -- Mornings in Kashmir begin with a blue glow. Not the sky. The screen. The first breath is not breath. It's a refresh. Our thumbs swipe before our eyes open fully. There's no pause, ... Read More

Kashmir's Girdawari Shift Leaves Farmers in the Dark

Srinagar, June 4 -- For generations, farmers in Kashmir knew when girdawari season came around. A patwari would show up, usually with a notebook, sometimes with a helper, and walk the fields. They'd ... Read More

Every Year, They Return:The Day Kashmir Comes Home to Its Saint

Srinagar, June 3 -- Haleema doesn't speak right away. She stands at the edge of the shrine courtyard, eyes closed, breath slow. The sounds around her-chants, whispers, a bazar bustle-blend into silenc... Read More

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