The 290th weekly session of the Fiction Writers’ Guild, a gathering marked by distinguished figures was held at Srinagar. Those who participated in the event included literary personalities like Dr. Shad Ramzan, the Convener of Sahitya Academy, and Ms. Nayeema Ahmad Mehjoor, an esteemed author and journalist of international renown, gracing the presidium. According to […]
Sheikh Nadeem Hafsa Tanveer, a 10-year-old self-taught artist from South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, is pursuing her dream to revive Calligraphy Art. Hafsa Tanveer, who practices calligraphy in all languages, says her hobby has deepened over the past few years. “My calligraphy looks more like a painting. My classmates find it very attractive. It is difficult […]
Eid-ul-Fitr was joyously observed across Kashmir with great fervor on Wednesday, as throngs of devotees assembled for prayers. Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid was shut by the authorities disallowing eid congregation prayers in the mosque. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the head cleric was placed under house arrest and the mosque locked down on the ocassion of Eid […]
In a heartwarming display of communal harmony, Kashmiri Pandits organised a Street Iftaar in the historic neighbourhood of Bohri Kadal in Downtown Srinagar. Despite the bustling streets and wet weather conditions, the distribution of Iftaar Kits aimed to foster unity and understanding among people of different backgrounds. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), […]
Suhail Dar Thousands of Sunnis thronged mosques across Kashmir on Monday to pay homage to the last caliph of Islam Hazrat Ali (RA) on the occasion of his martyrdom anniversary. The martyrdom anniversary is observed on the 21st day of Ramadan. In Kashmir valley, the largest congregation was held at the Hazratbal Khanqah of Srinagar, […]
In Srinagar, a 19-year-old young boy, Fazil Jan, is not just preserving but reinvigorating the century-old tradition of Karakuli (Karakul) craftsmanship, a craft passed down through generations in his family. Karakuli caps have been worn by Kashmiri people for centuries and has become a part of the culture and identity of the locals. Taking hold […]
Muslims and Kashmiri Pandits continued to uphold the age-old bond of brotherhood and communal harmony by jointly performing the last rites of an 84-year-old Kashmir Pandit woman at Kahrote village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. Local sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the elderly Pandit woman, Soni Raina, wife of […]
Rayees Shah The blanket weaving artisans of the Dard Shina community in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district are grappling with the challenge of preserving their heritage due to a lack of recognition from the Department of Handicrafts and Handloom. These artisans originally hail from the picturesque Jawdara village of Gurez, now residing in parts of Ganderbal. […]
The suspension letter issued by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Langate has come under scrutiny for its alleged casteist undertones. The letter about the suspension of a forest guard for attire resembling that of a shepherd has raised concerns among rights activists and community members. While acknowledging the importance of proper attire for forest officials, […]
Mohammed Aslam Bhat is on a pursuit to preserve the rich legacy of Kashmir’s copper ware craftsmanship. Amidst the rapid march of modernity, Bhat remains steadfast, continuing to craft exquisite copper art and products that embody the centuries of cultural heritage and his passion towards it. Bhat’s creative process is deeply rooted in his surroundings. […]