The Cherry Tree

They have a dream, they have a vision, and they have determination. Their roots lie in Kashmir. Their being is held well with a concept, which is an amalgamation of years of evolved culture. “Kashimiryat” is one word that defines them…

Till 14th Century the pilgrimage to Sardah and Gangbal Lake was performed concurrently on 8th Tith of Badhirpath (Ganga Ashtami) on the lakes of Gangbal and Sardah Kunda on Mahumaditi bank. The two terthas have a curious connection. In the…

Anyone who still cherishes the fond memories of the 1980s would recognize Rashid Barqi. A face, which was frequently visible on Doordarshan Srinagar, much before private TV Channels made their way into Kashmiri homes. Many would also know…

Muriel A.E. Brown Chenar Leaves: Poems of Kashmir (1921) Mrs. Percy Brown Published by Longmans,Green and Co (London) in 1921.   On the road to Kashmir Himalaya’s noble tree, great deodar! Towering aloft…

Part 1 Sharada Peeth, the seat of learning, in undivided Kashmir has sharply come under focus for the past few years. Nostalgic about their cultural links and glorious traditions, Kashmiri Pandits have of late shown discernible yearning…

Rajesh Kaul can be easily defined as a “go-getter” just because of his approach to his career. An Engineer by profession, Rajesh over the last few decades has worked for Companies like Philips, Samsung, Lucent, Tekelec at various senior…

Under the dark shades of the pine I have lost I have come again to the city of a tribe lost. Searching the earth taken under the fabric white Where children had buried their toys and lost. The trees are on fire melting the winter frost And…

The World War II seems to have changed the destiny of many. The dawdling silk industry of Kashmir, for example got a lifeline during the WW-II as the demand for Kashmiri silk suddenly increased. The price of silk, which was hovering under…

Time is the greatest conspirator that is why despite our efforts, things happen when the ‘Right Time’ comes. After initiating the process of meeting a noted Urdu poet, a scholar, and a broadcaster Late Dr. Kamal Ahmed Siddiqui some time…

The winter season is a welcome change after the gruelling summer in Delhi. The nip in the air feels gentle as against the memories of gusts of pinching cold breezes of the winters of yesteryears in Kashmir . Kashmir has been a gracious host…