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…
This story has raised a question in my head. And that is, "Whom should I mourn—the one who was martyred or the one who lost everything except life?" Image Source | Pinterest Nadia, carefully; this river is quite deep," said Sabahat to …
Akanandun is one of the most famous folktales of Kashmir. The story is about a humble king and queen who had seven daughters but no son. They both loved each other very much. The only thing they craved for was the prince, who would in the future take …
