Copper Regaining in Kashmir
Though
copper industry in Kashmir faced many setbacks but the health hazards of
non-copper metals have once again pushed the populace towards the use of
copperware
By
Amir Rafi
Undoubtedly,...
The lost trails
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...
Lagama’s Unity
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...
Thriving on Dal
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...
The Dying Art
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...
A Lost Kashmiriyat
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...
Generation Disconnected
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...
Fire pot turning cold
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...
Latest News
Lt. Governor reviews functioning of Agriculture, Horticulture, allied sectors
Emphasizes on tapping huge potential of horticulture sector
Jammu, December 12: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu reviewed the functioning...