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Hidden in the Hills: The Central Asian Horsemen of Kashmir

Srinagar, May 6 -- In June 2017, Natalia Polosmak, a Russian archaeologist known for uncovering the Siberian Ice Maiden, stepped into the thick woods of Gora Gali in Pirpanjal region. She had traveled... Read More


From Looms to Orchards: Why Kashmir's MSMEs Deserve Better Lending

Srinagar, May 6 -- Across orchards, workshops, and winding tourist trails, small businesses in Kashmir have kept the wheels turning through decades of disturbances. Yet, these micro, small, and medium... Read More


In Kashmir, Mental Health Still Means Madness

Srinagar, May 5 -- When I first told my mother I was seeing a therapist, she went quiet. After a long pause, she asked, "Are they going to give you electric shocks?" Her view of therapy was shaped by ... Read More


The Hidden Dangers of Medical Crowdfunding in Kashmir

Srinagar, May 5 -- Every now and then, loudspeaker vans cruise through towns, broadcasting desperate pleas for medical help. Draped in laminated documents and patient photos, these vehicles tug at hea... Read More


The Heart of Srinagar Isn't Beating Like It Used To

Srinagar, May 5 -- There was a time in Srinagar's Shehr-e-Khaas, when life was shaped by community concern and shared lives. The old wooden homes, narrow lanes, and crowded courtyards weren't just par... Read More


When Kashmir's Equality is Tested by Silence

Srinagar, May 5 -- In Nishat, where the Dal Lake mirrors the sky with deceptive calm, a woman was outraged. She was a Gujjar-Bakerwal, a pastoralist whose life unfolded in the highlands, her hands rou... Read More


Smile, Share, Serve: The Everyday Spirituality of Giving

Srinagar, May 5 -- The religious traditions and the sacred scriptures have throughout highlighted the importance of charity and benevolent behaviour. Although one who receives is not to be taken as a ... Read More


Kashmir's Quiet Warning: The Dark Side of the Global Green Push

Srinagar, May 3 -- In a sleepy hamlet of Gurez, where apple trees bloom against receding snowlines, Abdul Rehman tends to his orchard with quiet worry. "Snow used to fall in November," he says, pulli... Read More


Is Kashmir Facing a Moral Education Crisis?

Srinagar, May 3 -- Arif was the kind of student teachers liked to mention in staffrooms. Neat notebook margins, good grades, no disciplinary issues. His parents, both government employees, often said ... Read More


The Dark Side of Topping Exams in Kashmir

Srinagar, May 3 -- The exam results in Kashmir are out. Social media is glowing with pictures of mark sheets and shiny percentages. Parents update their bios with their children's scores. Schools send... Read More