Srinagar is now part of elite 295 UNESCO Creative Cities. It recognizes innovation, sustainability and creativity as primary drivers for inclusive urbanization. The Kashmir Valley has been embroiled in controversies and turmoil mostly sponsored by neighbouring countries since the last 30 years. The disturbance in the valley led to decline in tourism, especially amongst the…
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SUFI & SYNCRETIC HERITAGE OF KASHMIR
Kashmir, also famously known as ‘The crown of India’ or ‘Paradise on Earth’ is a mesmerising valley surrounded by Pir Panjal & Himalayan ranges. It is marked with a history that has seen various faiths & religions grow & prosper within it’s womb. The uniqueness about the place is it’s Sufi culture & Kashmiriyat, which…
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT – FOR BETTERMENT OF SOCIETY
valley is through NC Pass which remains intermittently closed during winters. Due to the remotelocation, proximity to Line of Control and vagaries of weather, Karnah tehsil remains on the lowpriority of the district administration. Besides, due to prevailing gender disparity it remains a maledominated society. The women in the rural areas have limited access to…
SOCIO CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF TULAIL
Tulail is a remote valley in Gurez which lies in North of Samshabari, in the Greater Himalayanrange and is located about 130 kms North of Srinagar. It is situated on the banks of theKishanganga River (also known as Neelam River) and is bordered by Mushkoh valley and Drassto its East, Gurez valley to its West…
GLIMPSE OF THE HERITAGE
The richness of Kashmir’s culture is reflected through its diverse handicrafts like papier mache, willow wicker, wool and pashmina traditional yinder, and, embroidery work like sozni, tilla and chain stitch.
GHULAM SEENO: THE PICKLE OF KASHMIR
“Pickles if consumed in the right amount, are good for digestion. Some are beneficial in curing stress and depression, which is common these days among people.” Ghulam Qadir Seeno, a man in his late seventies, is a living illustration of idealism, confidence and progress — setting benchmarks for others to follow. He had lost three…
REVIVAL OF KASHMIR AS BOLLYWOOD’S FILMING SPOT
Kashmir will now be on the international tourism map again and film shoots will not only generate employment for the people of the Valley but also invite thousands of tourists from worldwide to bask in the glory of this blessed land. Bollywood’s love story with the picturesque Kashmir dates back to the 1960s and 70s….
The Kashmiri Papier-Mâché
Papier-mache is undoubtedly a craft of significance for Kashmir. Today it is a handicraft protected under the Geographic Indication Act 1999 by the Government of India. Papier Mache is one of the handicrafts that are an integral part of the Kashmiri tradition. The art has been handed over by generations of expert artisans. The art…
GUND GUSHI – THE HIDDEN GEM
Gund Gushi is a peaceful village away from the bustling life of the city with an indescribable tranquillity and serene atmosphere. Deep within the off shoots of the beautiful valley of Kashmir sits the village of Gund Gushi. The breath taking beauty of the valley encapsulates the very unconquered spirit of the men, women &…
Tanveer Khan : J&K’s First IES Officer
Kashmir needs to amp up infra for better research: Tanveer Ahmad Khan, Jammu & Kashmir’s first IES officer Bringing glory to the Kashmir valley, Tanveer Ahmed Khan of Kulgam district of Jammu & Kashmir became the first to qualify for the Indian Economic Services exam from the union territory and secured second position at the…
इस्लिये नाम तेरा कश्मीर रख दिया
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ABDUL ALEEM: JUNIOR FLAG MASTER
The recent lockdown imposed due to COVID 19 has constrained children to indoors. This has increased the screen time of young children who increasingly indulge in movies, tv shows and gaming. While the world struggles to keep their children off screens, a young Kashmiri has set himself apart by creating a world record, meanwhile watching…
RAJ BEGUM : Melody Queen of Kashmir
Raj Begum, the legendary singer from Kashmir, was not only a singer but one of the pioneers of women empowerment in Kashmir. She followed her passion and started singing at a time when most women didn’t dare to do so. She broke the taboo of the conservative society and opened doors of opportunity to female…
KASHMIR RAILWAY
CORNERSTONE OF INTEGRATION AND DEVELOPEMENT The Kashmir Railway Project (KRP) is being developed to provide an alternative and reliable all-weather transportation system to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian railways is one of the biggest assets of the country and has been serving its citizens for decades. It is the 4th largest railway…
MUSIC & ISLAM : A DEEPER LOOK
“Whoever says that all music is forbidden, Let him also claim that the sweet chirping sound of bird are prohibited as well”. Waking up every morning to the recital of Quran from the nearby masjid has always been so soothing to the eras that it feels like the morning has become more brighter and…
CRICKET AS A SPORT IN KASHMIR
A very famous saying by, the wall of Indian cricket, Rahul Dravid, “You don’t win or lose the games because of 11 you select, you win or lose with what those 11 do on the field”. Cricket is a team sport and contribution of each individual only leads to success. Similar to this is…
Pristine Beauty of Gurez
Routine existence rarely provides space for reflection. Kashmir as we all know is undeniably a heaven on earth. With countless snow clad mountains, immaculate atmosphere, picturesque valleys and impeccable landslides, this exotic part of India is no less than a masterpiece by immortals. Tourist across the country flocked the paradise every year. However much of…
Sopore: Transformation of a Dream into Despair
Once the town of a great significance and hope, Sopore suddenly fell into the lap of misfortune and despair with odour of the blood of the innocents caused by the wrath of militancy and anti-national sentiments. Once blooming faces has turned into hazy and gloomy hearts under the clout of greed and opportunism. The lost…
Sopore: A Trove of Beauty and Heritage.
Sopore, earlier known as Suyyapore, stands distinguished in Baramullah district of North Kashmir. This beautiful town is also popular as the Apple orchard of India, running Asia’s second largest fruit mandi. It was known as “Suyyapore” in honour of engineer Suyya in king Avantivarman’s era. Often in the news for the wrong reasons, Sopore houses…
Baking Delights of Kashmir
Each morning, at the break of dawn, the first shops to open are those of local bakers or Kandurwans, the lanes of Srinagar witness people quietly going to these shops and buy Girda bread which is like a Naan. The Girda goes well with Noon Chai or the pink tea and is a staple breakfast throughout…
Ayesha Aziz : India’s Youngest Female Commercial Pilot
She developed her love for flying during her frequent travel to Srinagar as a child with her parents. She would undergo 5-day schooling and would train for flying at the weekends. And finally in 2012, she secured her flying license from Bombay Flying Club. Teenage often finds youngsters toiling between education, family, love and the…
Drangyari, Kashmir’s Hidden Gem Place
Picturesque Kupwara District, which borders the Line of Control, is considered the ‘crown’ of the Vale of Kashmir. The district boasts gorgeous valleys, all of them barely visited and waiting to be explored. These valleys lie between the northern Himalayan range and the snowy pinnacles of the Shamsabari Range that enclose the Vale of Kashmir to the west. The proximity of the Bangus and Drangyari valleys to the LoC, just over the passes on the Shamsabari Range, meant they were closed to the traveller for long.
Kashmir Marks 5 August for Article 370
On 5 Aug 2021, it shall be two years since Article 370 and 35A got abrogated in Jammu & Kashmir. To exude a sense of what people of Kashmir feel and resonate with the day, this poem is handpicked from Saira, a school student from Baramulla old town. August 5th, a daythat marked history.A history…
DPS Srinagar Girl Bags International Scholarship
Maleeha, a student of Class 12th of Delhi Public School, Srinagar, has bagged a US $70,000 scholarship to the prestigious Georgetown Washington University’s School of Foreign Service in Qatar. Growing up in a joint family, Maleeha says that it has helped her value relations and the people around her.
I am Chinar
I am Chinar, the king of all trees, the evergreen soulmate of Kashmir, standing tall since ages to guard this heaven on earth. I grow as tall as 25 meters, with girth exceeding 50 feet in some cases. My deep roots provide me strength and stability like the ancient heritage of Kashmir. I figure notably…
Unexplored Top Tourist Spots of Kashmir
Heya, planning Wedding Pre Shoot, Magazine Cover or a freelancer photographer? You could be a just another day wanderer! This list shall unreveal the less traveled places in Kashmir valley to boost your Instagram with awe and fans…. ! Note, here. Picturesque, ethereal, timeless… words fall short when it comes to capturing Kashmir’s virginal beauty….
Pashmina – Made in India
Pashmina wool is one of the finest wool in the world. A Changthangi or Pashmina goat sheds its winter coat every spring and one goat sheds approximately 80-170 g (3-6 ounces) of fibre. During spring season, the goats naturally shed their under fleece, which regrows in the winter. This under fleece is put together by…
Is Tourism a Tool to win over Terrorism?
The two significant facets of Kashmir as on date are Tourism and Terrorism. Kashmir until the 1980’s not marred by terrorism was a peaceful, serene and a calm tourist destination and attracted thousands of tourists because of its spectacular landscapes, snow clad peaks and its religious shrines. But terrorism and insurgency nurtured by the political…
Turn over a New Leaf
“If you want to achieve something, build the basis for it” I am forced by my consciousness to write this to my fellow Kashmiri brothers and sisters on this extended canvas, because the Kashmir valley is undergoing grievous circumstances. I know, there are many supporters amongst us, who want Kashmir to be on its own…
Voma, The story of Kashmiri Hindu mother, her Struggle and Courage
Hrishikesh Razdan | Trunicle May 9, 2021 When Sheen is asked to make a documentary on Mother’s Day, she was loaded with stories of Rani Laxmibai (queen of Jhansi) – Kota Rani (last sanatani ruler of Kashmir) – Queen Yashomati (first woman to be crowned as an empress in recorded history as per Neelmat Puran)…
Nightingale of Kashmir
Kashmir is resplendent with tales of folklore and mythology. One of them is regarding a famous poetess, the likes of which Kashmir did not see for another two generations. The name that will come up the most when you search for a list of tourist attractions in the Gurez Valley is that of the peak…
Is Kashmir Spring 2021 Different?
“Behold, my friend, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love.” Spring very aptly described as a ‘time of rebirth, renewal, and awakening‘ is welcomed warmly throughout the globe. In Kashmir too, the coming of spring is a great…
Papier-Mâché on Verge of Extinction in Kashmir
I am sure atleast once in your lifetime you have been asked this question – “If you are a beach person or a mountain lover?” Some of us may find it difficult to choose one, but for me, I could answer it in a heartbeat. I am a diehard fan of mountains! My love for…
Zero Point at Tithwal
Tithwal or Teetwal village lies in Karnah Tehsil of district Kupwara , Jammu and Kashmir around 82 km from the district Headquarters of Kupwara. A picturesque road from little quaint town of Chowkibal leads to famous NC (Nashta Chun) also popularly called as Sadhna Pass which is the gateway to Karnah. Indian Army and Border…
Save Nature, Save Nahre Zainageer
Background The Nahre Zainageer (Baedth Koul) which is the incredible gift inherited from our fore fathers. Its origin is from the famous Wular Lake which is the famous picnic spot though the major portion of it is under the control of Indian Navy and the entry is restricted. The Nahre Zainageer is also the tributary of the…
Photographers’ Lens Focus Kashmir
It is said that once God imagined a place filled with natural beauty, a place where people would be so humble and warm that one feels at home and Kashmir happened. Kun Faya Kun. From time unmemorable, Kashmir has been a place of attraction for its pure, virgin beauty. For ancient Rishis and holy men,…
Burhan Wani Episode Played The Next
“Come away, O human child!To the waters and the wildWith a faerie, hand in hand,For the world’s more full of weeping than you can understand.” William Butler Yeats Aafreen, sits quietly in her garden. It’s really hard to miss her with her cute little smile and the curiosity in her eyes. She is awestruck at…
Kashmir’s Chinar
The majestic Chinars (Chinar trees) were brought to Kashmir by the Mughals under emperor Akbar who planted Chinars in the valley, after annexing the territory in 1586. Till date, hundreds of trees continue to stand tall at the site of the Hazratbal shrine in Naseem Bagh. Islamic preachers who travelled to Kashmir four centuries ago…
Kashmir Weddings
Cradled amidst the Mighty Himalayas, Kashmir is not just a picturesque destination but also a fusion of rich cultural heritage. Being situated at the crossroads of civilizations, its customs and values are a distinct amalgamation of the best of traditions. Born and bought up in Kashmir, I grew up being cocooned in the valley and…
The Unwanted Shawl
Ejaj works in his father’s Kashmiri Handicraft and Shawl shop based in Lal Chowk, Srinagar. He studies part time and helps his father on weekends or whenever he is traveling for work. His college in downtown, offers him a decent education in Agricultural studies and Ejaj wants to help the farmers in his village. One…
Shikara in Dal Lake
The shikar is a type of wooden boat found on Dal Lake and other water bodies of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, India. … Shikars are of varied sizes and are used for multiple purposes, including transportation of people. A usual shikar seats half-a-dozen people, with the driver paddling at the rear. Wikipedia The deodar…
Tangdhar Pass Named After 1960s Bollywood Actress
At a height of 10200 feet near Tangdhar, 134 Kilometers from Srinagar exists the Nastha Chun Pass. Nastha Chun Pass literally means a “Cut Nose Pass”, as people don’t feel their nose here due to strong and colds winds blowing throughout the year. Kashmiri name of this Pass is “Nathi Chapa Gali” which means “Numb…
Muharram in Kashmir
Muharram is the one of the four sacred months for the Muslims across the globe. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad completed his journey from Mecca to Medina during this month. Historical Significance of Muharram Muharram is the one of the four sacred months for the Muslims across the globe, considered to be the second…
Heteogeneous Society – A Must For Kashmiriyat To Survive
Heterogeneous is something that consists of many kind of things. That something be different types of entities or people. So, by the phrase “heterogeneous society” we mean such a society which consists of different kinds of people from different regions of the world, which is basically a society that is ethnically heterogeneous. Such societies include…
‘Me n U’ Cafe becomes HotSpot of Srinagar
“𝒜 𝓁𝑜𝓉 𝒾𝓈 𝒷𝓇𝑒𝓌𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒷𝑒𝓉𝓌𝑒𝑒𝓃 𝒞𝑜𝒻𝒻𝑒𝑒 𝒞𝓊𝓅𝓈 …𝐿𝑜𝓋𝑒, 𝒞𝓇𝑒𝒶𝓉𝒾𝓋𝒾𝓉𝓎 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝐿𝒾𝒻𝑒.” ME n U Café inaugurated its first outlet in Munawarabad area of Srinagar City in August, 2018. Ever since the cafe has become one Hot Spot of youngish valley to brew their ideas and laughter together over a cup of coffee and finger-licking quick eats. Srinagar…
Arjumand Makhdoomi Chotay Tarey Foundation : Kashmir’s Emerging Champion of Child Rights
The War at Line Of Control has affected Children on both sides of Cease Fire more than anyone else. Pakistan Prime Minister goes on international platform to crib on atrocities on Kashmiri , he never completes his statement ….Atrocities on Kashmir brought by his terrorists and their guns. Safiya Lone | Baramulla , Jammu &…
Gurez : Jannat From Historial Perspective
Gar firdaus bar-roo-e zameenast!Hameenast! Hameenast-o-Hameenast!! – Amir Khusrau Prologue The above couplet is said to be written praising the beauty of Kashmir, which translates to “If there is heaven on earth then, it is here, it is here, it is here”. The couplet is gospel truth for entire Kashmir but, it definitely hold its essence…
Kashmir Willow Bat
Imagine a perfectly packed cricket stadium – the bat swinging down in a high arc, the sweet crack of bat meeting the ball before it races away to the boundary to loud cheers of the spectators. The runs that a cricketer accumulates are as much about his skills as they are about the perfect cricket…
Shirley’s Bhumbro Appeal to Kashmiri Youth
Bhumbro is a delightful folk song from the valley of Kashmir. The original Bhumbro was composed by Kashmiri composer Mohan Lal Aima for Dinanath Nadim’s Bombur ta Yemberzal, the first Kashmiri opera to be written and performed in 1953, Vinayak Razdan said on his blog Search Kashmir. The opera traces the romance between Bombur, the bumblebee, and Yemberzal, the Narcissus flower….
Own and Other Own Side of Kashmir
The people dwelling in PoK have had tears galore of vexation, post Pakistan finagled it’s way in this region in 1947. In a veritable attempt to juxtapose the comprehensive development, superlatively in terms of infrastructure between the conterminous, “The Own” and “The Other Own” side of Kashmir, it is crystal evident that, while “The Own” side has witnessed omnifarious development projects germane to road infrastructure, irrigation and flood control, power, tourism, sport, health medical education, housing and urban development etc, “The Other Own” side is at the receiving end of Pakistan Government’s mere hyperbole, which hasled to wide scale protests in a pique by the dwellers in PoK region.
Kashmir RootStock 