From a schoolboy performance in Dangiwacha to becoming one of Kashmir’s most celebrated folk artists, Hamal-e-Bulbul’s journey is a song of resilience, talent, and cultural pride. By Manzoor Akash Renowned for its sweeping vistas and breathtaking natural beauty, Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district has, for generations, captured hearts. But beyond its fertile fields and […]
The Breath of Paradise
As silt and settlements encroach, Kashmir’s fragile wetlands struggle to survive—so do the birds, fish, and fisherfolk who depend on them. By Khursheed Dar Kashmir is not only a valley of mountains and rivers, not only a spectacle of chinars turning crimson in autumn or meadows bursting with wildflowers in spring. It is also, and […]
700 Syeds, Three Journeys, One Mission
He came with 700 companions, carrying books and teachings instead of swords. By Rayees Ahmad Kumar Kumar In the history of Kashmir, few figures stand as tall as Hazrat Amir Kabir Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA), revered as Shah-i-Hamdan — the man often credited with laying the foundations of Islam in the Valley. Born on […]
The Valley’s Forgotten Spiritual Names
When children no longer know the saints who built their world, what happens to the land they inherit? By Khursheed Dar There was a time, not long ago, when stories in Kashmir were not told through glowing rectangles, but through trembling lips beside warm hearths. Grandmothers would speak of saints with a mist in their […]
When Grandparents Become Strangers
The society known for its human behavior is not able to spend time with the grandparents—those who were our true storytellers. By Ayaan Saroori “A grandparent is a little bit parent, a little bit teacher, and a little bit best friend.” The proverb still rings true, but in an age ruled by smartphones and relentless […]
Snapchat Dysmorphia: Broken Behind the Filter
When filters become reality and selfies shape self-worth, identity begins to blur By Mursaleen Bashir In an era where self-expression is increasingly filtered through the lens of social media, platforms like Snapchat and Instagram have redefined how people present themselves to the world. What was once a spontaneous snapshot of daily life has evolved into […]
The Cost of a Mother’s Silence
A grandmother’s haunting tale of a mother’s love gone wrong—where silence, not cruelty, became the seed of tragedy By Syed Majid Gilani Growing up in the warm embrace of a tightly-knit community, I was fortunate to be surrounded by a circle of family members, neighbors, and relatives who deeply valued the timeless tradition of storytelling. […]
Parenting: The First Classroom
In an era dominated by screens and speed, the quiet, consistent presence of parents remains the most powerful influence on a child’s life. This story explores how love, values, and daily moments at home quietly shape the leaders, thinkers, and dreamers of tomorrow By Mool Raj In today’s fast-moving world, where technology and social change […]
J&K Govt Sacks Two Employees for Terror Links
By KS Correspondent The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday dismissed two government employees for ‘terror links’ and in the interest of the security of the state. The government employees including Khurshid Ahmad Rather, a teacher in the School Education Department, and Siyad Ahmad Khan, an Assistant Stockman in the Sheep Husbandry Department, were […]
The House Next Door
In a time when neighbors mourned, celebrated, and lived together, compassion wasn’t an act—it was a way of life. By Manzoor Akash Kashmir — a land so often romanticized for its majestic mountains, serene lakes, and poetry-inspiring sites — has also been home to a less-discussed, equally remarkable beauty: the moral compass and communal wisdom […]