Culture & Tradition

Prashasti Awasthi looks into the reasons why the symbols of Hinduism in Kashmir are vanishing despite the religion’s rich history in the region Kashmir is often known to be the symbolic representation of heaven, beautifully painted...

Dyuti Khulbe brings out a story of Kashmiri Muslims of a north Kashmir village, who are helping build a Pandu temple, the second-largest temple of Kashmir after Shankaracharya while making monthly contributions. “Aham Brahmasmi,” says Naik Baba climbing upstairs that lead to...

From traditional items like Kashmiri shawls, saffron, walnut and paper machie to a simple cup of tea, dozens of mobile shikara shops rowing on the Dal Lake offer the tourists a complete package to...

  Baked-clay utensils were once an inherent part of our kitchens. With the advent of modern technology, metal has replaced clay. As low returns force the people associated with this trade to look for greener...

By Irfan Bashir All of my family members are sitting in a Hamaam enjoying the mild warmth of the stones. Someone is pouring noon chai from a samawaar in a traditional cup – a round...

May 2013 Youth in Srinagar city are fast losing connection to the past. Knowledge of people, places and structures of historic importance are fast declining among the new generation, which has witnessed a war like situation. It has taken a toll...

December 2012   By Kainaat Mushtaq Modern heaters are cooling the appeal of a traditional heating pot used for centuries in Indian Kashmir to ward off the cold, but they're also making the harsh winter safer for...