The Cherry Tree

When we talk about Kashmir art, what comes to mind is delicate handwork, embroidery, wood carving and designing. One such delicate art that shows the artistic zeal of a craftsman is Papier-maché. Also called papier-maché (French for "chewed…

He seems to be a man on a mission to do everything, almost everything that could make life better for others. Over a period of time, Srinagar-based Balbir Singh has been holding many responsibilities, from being State in Incharge of IIGS…

A short story by Faruq Masudi Times Square Manhattan, NY It is one of the most hospitable places of the world. It welcomes every body with a warm hug and a sumptuous cuisine. Times Square is the ultimate destination for the glamour struck…

The story goes like this…Once upon a time, in the Valley of Kashmir lived a huge population of Kashmiris, the forefathers of today's generation living in the Valley of Kashmir. However, unlike the present generation, they did not have…

Manorama Bakshi, is one person who does not believe in giving up at all. A person who likes to walk the right path and fight for not just her rights, but the rights of others, too. Born in a Kashmiri family, she is very attached to her…

A master broadcaster of our generation, whose vote bank at one point of time could be gauged by the number of letters from listeners of Radio Kashmir Srinagar and letters with dried flowers from listeners from across the border.…

There is always a story or trail of history behind everything, almost everything. So what is the story behind the ‘Chai’? The story we know of is that one fine day in China, the second emperor of China, Shen Nung, discovered tea, when…

From a background that taught him to be humble and grounded, Rakesh Misri has not only retained these values, but he also propagates these values to those he comes in contact with for personal or professional reasons.  Maybe this is one…

Born in a family of artists, where his grandfather played Saran and his cousin was a professional singer, Suhail’s entry into art was, but, obvious. The only twist in the tale was that he did not try to play the ‘Saran’ or take to singing.…

Down to earth, humble, always a call away, Surinder Singh Oberoi was instrumental in creating a new generation of journalists in Kashmir. While the late 1980s & early 1990s created an atmosphere of uncertainty in the State of Jammu…