Culture

Sufism reached Kashmir after it had entered the last and most important phases of its history-the…

Normally, December month is quite chilly in Srinagar, but this time it seems that the bug of global warming has…

No matter how advanced we Kashmiri may be, but at the end of the day –we ‘the Kashmiris’. We may have the latest…

Situated just 10 kilometres from heart of the city Lal chowk, Hazratbal marks its own identity. This is the most…

By Prof. Dr. Token D. Sumai Part 4 The historical value of this very important information provided by Hiuen…

By Prof. Dr. Token D. Sumai Part 3 According to the Buddhist traditions, Kanishka, the Kushan Emperor, held his…

By Prof. Dr. Tokan D. Sumai Part 2 "And a Bodhisattva lived in this country as the sole lord of the land, namely…

By Prof. Dr. Tokan D. Sumai Part 1 Kashmir’s history and culture goes back to a very ancient period and this…

The traditional outfit for both males and females in Kashmir is the Phiran and poots. The phiran and poots…

Shahtoosh or toosh shawls unrivalled for their lightness, warmth and softness are made from the hair of the wild…