Srinagar, Aug. 16 -- The other day, I visited a school in Srinagar with a friend during lunchtime. We stepped into the office, expecting the usual bustle. Every teacher I saw had a phone in hand, scro... Read More
Srinagar, Aug. 16 -- January 2024 arrived with its usual winter chill, but in my inbox, a wedding invitation glowed with colour. It came from Ravi, my young colleague, along with a call. His voice wa... Read More
Srinagar, Aug. 16 -- Depression is often mistaken for sadness. People say it will pass, that it is just a phase, or that one should pray harder and push through. Yet depression is far more than that.... Read More
Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- I remember the sound before the smell. The crackle of wood in thedaan, the soft thud of logs settling, and the hiss when fresh meat hit a hot pot. My grandmother would be there,... Read More
Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- History rarely repeats itself, but it has a way of whispering the same warnings. Across Asia and Africa, old regimes left societies divided along lines of caste, religion, or reg... Read More
Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- For decades, the day was marked by parades, speeches, and school drills. In recent years, something more organic has emerged. The Tiranga rallies have spread from capital bouleva... Read More
Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- Like many Kashmiris, I love food with curiosity, nostalgia, and unapologetic indulgence. Walking through Srinagar's old city, I still catch the smoky aroma of sizzling kebabs, th... Read More
Srinagar, Aug. 14 -- A subtle but telling change has taken hold in many Kashmiri homes. Young people lavish attention, time, and money on their dogs and cats. Pets sleep on plush bedding, enjoy speci... Read More
Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- Ambition in Kashmir comes wrapped in caution. Parents urge their children toward medicine or civil services. Society applauds top marks in board exams, high NEET ranks, and the c... Read More
Srinagar, Aug. 13 -- Global flavors have arrived in the valley. You can sip imported coffee in a cafe, order exotic fruit from across the world, or follow a nutritionist's advice online. From bustlin... Read More