Folk Music of Kashmir By Suhail Ahmad Bhat The music of Kashmir has come to be characterized by a peculiarly sweet and melodious quality....

The Traditional Wicker Willow Craft of Kashmir By Suhail Ahmad Bhat Kashmir is not only renowned for its beauty but also known throughout...

Basohli Painting : Exploring the Rich Legacy of Basohli Painting Basohli painting, an exquisite form of Indian miniature painting,...

Walnut Wood Carving: A Testament to Kashmiri Artisans' Skills Walnut wood carving is an age-old tradition in Jammu and Kashmir,...

Khatamband: A Symphony of Geometric Precision Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Kashmir, known for its pristine beauty and tranquil...

More than Soups, Breads and Dumplings: The Tale of the Ladakhi Cuisine By Arka Chakarborty Food is perhaps the most vibrant expression of...

Kashmiri Wazwan: Celebration of Food, Culture and People By Arka Chakarborty In a world where school history textbooks have trained us to...

The Saffron of Kashmir: The Golden-Red Threads that have captivated the World By Arka Chakarborty In a freezing November morning, fields...

Masks, Robes and High Passes: Exploring Festivals of Ladakh By Arka Chakarborty In many ways, festivals constitute the beating heart of a...

Kashmir’s Breads and Bakeries By Arka Chakarborty Every morning in the idyllic valley of Kashmir, a majority of localities, whether in...

Apricots: The Essence of Ladakh By Arka Chakraborty We as ‘civilized’ human beings are prone to compartmentalize our experiences into...

Yusmarg Valley in Kashmir By Arka Chakarborty The sparkling lakes, green meadows, snowcapped mountain peaks, rich built heritage and the...

Blessed by Lord Shiva: The Gaddi tribe of Jammu and Kashmir By Arka Chakraborty India is distinguished by its incredible diversity,...

Kalari Cheese: The Dogra Delicacy that deserves more attention By Arka Chakarborty Cheese is a culinary delight generally associated with...

The Black-necked Crane of Ladakh: Dark Wings of Majesty By Arka Chakarborty Let’s talk about birds. These members of the avian family...

Rozabal Shrine - One of the Unsolved Mysteries of India By Sayan Lodh India the confluence of diverse cultures contains many mysteries. One such mystery is present in Jammu and Kashmir ‘the Heaven on Earth.’ Located in the narrow alleys of Khanyar of Downtown (old city) Srinagar, the Rozabal shrine’s door opens for the devotees only on the 13 th day of every lunar month. The term Rozabal is derived from the Kashmiri Rauza-bal meaning “The Honoured/Holy shrine” or “Tomb of the

Exploring the Culinary Delights of Kashmiri Rajma By Arka Chakarborty The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is famed across India not...

Snow Leopards in the Himalayas By Arka Chakarborty The vast swathes of Himalayan regions within the Indian subcontinent have been of...

Kashmiri Saag or Haak: a Quintessential part of the Cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir By Arka Chakarborty Food is seen as one of the most...

Nadru: The Wonderful Lotus Stem that graces Kashmir’s Kitchens By Arka Chakarborty Throughout its millennia-long history, the valley of...