The Cherry Tree

Sufism reached Kashmir after it had entered the last and most important phases of its history-the organisation of Khanqahs and Silsilas. Almost simultaneously with the foundation of Mulims rule in Kashmir (720/1320), Sufism was…

A drifter who does not miss a chance to click a selfie with people visiting his venture comes from a small village located within the boundaries of Bandipore district in Kashmir. Javid may be taking strides as far as business is concerned,…

Stay Close to me Open your eyes and see Bursting through your seams, From my mouth a wish leaves. It breaks through the Rainbows Now outside it's Dark red, green and yellow Blinded by the sun now, Do not hide, see the view And go against…

Normally, December month is quite chilly in Srinagar, but this time it seems that the bug of global warming has bitten this place also. Today it is unexceptionally warm as compared to yesterday, no wonder, we decided to go for a spin along…

A drifter who would rather follow his inner voice, than the advice of others and yet land up doing the right thing. Most of his education was outside the State of Jammu & Kashmir, maybe that was what gave wings to this man in his…

In the deep, dark forests of the mysterious Orient, you hunt Musk and with it, prepare a bath of honey and milk for me. You engage mermaids from million leagues deep Oceans to attend on me. My Kohl is prepared deftly by shy Bedouin virgins…

No matter how advanced we Kashmiri may be, but at the end of the day –we ‘the Kashmiris’. We may have the latest gadgets, we may be up to date with the technological trends. Should also mention we may continue to depend more on internet…

Due to the situation in the 1990s, like many, her family left Kashmir. Countless moments were left behind like many unfinished chores. After finishing her schooling in Delhi, she went on to Rajiv Gandhi College of Engineering Research and…

By Francis Younghusband, K.C.S.I., K.C.I.E. Part 5 This reign was, too remarkable for the execution of an engineering scheme to prevent floods and drain the valley, a precisely similar idea to that on which Major de Lothibinere worked out…

Situated just 10 kilometres from heart of the city Lal chowk, Hazratbal marks its own identity. This is the most revered, pious and mystic place for the people across the Kashmir. The fine-looking white, elegant marbled religious place…