In the quiet village of Nagri Malpora in Kupwara, far from the bustle of Srinagar, lives a man who has dedicated his life to reviving one of Kashmir’s most iconic symbols — the Chinar tree (Platanus orientalis). At 43 years old, Abdul Ahad…
History often remembers kings and conquerors, but it is rare for common men—engineers, thinkers, and innovators—to be immortalized in chronicles. In Kashmir’s history, however, one such figure achieved eternal fame. His name was Suyya. Born in obscuri…
Chapter One – The Call The soft light of late afternoon came through the dusty curtains, glowing over piles of books. The air smelled like ink, old paper, and something sharp—almost like rain that never arrived. Tom walked in through the f…
