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A view of a narrow alley on the Coppersmith Street in Gaziantep, Turkiye.

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Where Copper Sings From Srinagar to Gaziantep

Iftikhar Gilani

01 Jun 2026

6 min read

In the narrow alleys of old Srinagar and Gaziantep, the hammering of copper is not noise but memory, music, and a civilisation refusing to go silent

Keeping tradition alive with every stitch. Artisan Masood Wagay in his Gabba showroom in Kadipora, Anantnag, Kashmir—a space where heritage meets craftsmanship.

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The Fading Threads: Can Kashmir’s Centuries-Old Gabba Craft Be Saved?

24 Dec 2025

12 min read

Original Elevations View of SKICC by architect Joseph Allen Stein.

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The California Connection in Kashmir’s Architecture: Of Bauhaus Movement & Joseph Stein

Wasim Sahibzada

22 Nov 2025

5 min read

Dilawar House in Bonkot, Bandipora in Kashmir, is a wooden and brick marvel that stands tall since 1895 and is a home to four generations of a family that continues to live together.

Kashmir’s Shift to Nuclear Families is Fracturing its Soul

16 Nov 2025

6 min read

Ruins of a house abandoned by Kashmiri Hindus during their exodus from Kashmir Valley due to targeted violence in an insurgency in the region.

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The Wound That Still Bleeds

12 Nov 2025

5 min read

Master Manzoor from Kadipora, Anantnag weaves intricate tales of Kashmir’s heritage into the folds of a Pheran in Kashmir.

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Pheran: A Garment Intertwined with Identity, Resistance, and Migration

31 Oct 2025

8 min read

An overview of Neolithic site at Burzahom near Srinagar, Kashmir.

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Burzahom Revisited: Rediscovering 7,000 Years of Kashmir’s Indigenous Genius

27 Oct 2025

4 min read

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An AI-generated image of the poetic trinity that defined Kashmiri poetry in Dooru and beyond. From Left to Right Mehmood Gami, Asad Mir and Rusul Mir.

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Of Saints, Lovers, and Melancholy: Dooru’s Triad in Kashmir’s Hearts

23 Oct 2025

6 min read

Habbta Khatoon: The peasant Queen & Poetess of Kashmir.

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Habba Khatoon: The ‘Vanished’ Queen of Kashmir

08 Oct 2025

6 min read

Beetroot pickles at this shop offer a distinct flavor, standing out from the rest with their rich colour and unique taste.

Symphony of Flavours and Spice: The Pickle Makers of Kashmir

04 Apr 2025

3 min read

Historically important Buddhist archaeological ancient site at Ambaran village near Akhnoor in Jammu district of Jammu & Kashmir.

Photographs Showcase Lesser-Known Buddhist Heritage Site at National Museum

03 Apr 2025

4 min read

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Mohammad Sultan Kallo, one of the last boat rowers, waiting for the cutomers in his boat on the banks of river Jhelum in Srinagar.

The Last Boat Rowers of Jhelum

19 Mar 2025

5 min read

A traditional and heritage home, which symbolises local architecture in Kashmir.

Roots in the Roof: Preserving Kashmir's Architectural Heritage

Abid Hussain Rather

27 Dec 2024

4 min read

View of Ganderbal town in Jammu and Kashmir, India. Photo/Owais Khursheed wikipedia

Spiritual Heart of Kashmir: Exploring the Sacred Heritage of Waliwar Village, Ganderbal in Kashmir

Syed Nazakat Khaleefa

26 Dec 2024

3 min read

A beautiful view of outside the entrance gate of Masjid Wazir Khan at walled city of Lahore in Pakistan. The Wazir Khan Mosque is a 17th century monument. The mosque was commissioned during the reign of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan as part of an ensemble of buildings that also included the nearby Shahi Hammam baths. Construction of Wazir Khan Mosque began in 1634 C.E., and was completed in 1641. APP /MTF/MAF/TZD /SSH

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Journey Through Pakistan: A Month of Insights and Intrigue

Iftikhar Gilani

21 Nov 2024

9 min read

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Juniper tree in Ladakh region. Photo/voiceofladakh.in

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Junipers: The Cornerstone of the Dards of Kargil

20 Nov 2024

5 min read

A Cantilevered ZoonDub on Taaq and Dajji-Dewari floors.

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Between Memory and Masonry: Kashmir’s Sustainable Architectural Legacy

30 Oct 2024

7 min read

Sharada Peeth, is located in the village of Sharada in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It is situated near the Line of Control which divides Pakistan administered Kashmir from Indian-administered Kashmir.

Sharada Temple’s Rich History and Urgent Need for Conservation

Nosheen Khawaja

27 Oct 2024

6 min read

Sitting beside Kucha house in Namlabal Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, Ghulam Mohammad Wani (Mum waen)’s wizened face and dry calloused hands fairly depict the hard work man has put in for decades. Wani owns and runs one of the last ox-driven traditional oil mills operating (Tilven waan) in the valley.

A Vanishing Heritage: Kashmir's Last Traditional Oil Mill

10 Jun 2024

7 min read

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The longest silk carpet produced by master craftsmen of Kashmir, eight years of hard work with 365 million knots, being rolled out for washing on the banks of Dal Lake, Srinagar before its export to Saudi Arabia.

Valley’s Silk Dreams: Woven In Baramulla, Kashmir’s Largest Carpet Gives Hope To A Sagging Industry

25 Apr 2024

5 min read

A view of Mubarak Mandi Palace in Jammu. Photo from Creative Commons is representational.

When The Marathas Came To Jammu?

21 Mar 2024

4 min read

Guardian of Gujjar and Bakerwal Legacy

Guardian of Gujjar and Bakerwal Legacy

01 Feb 2024

8 min read

Traditional Kashmiri fire pot Kangri on sale in Jammu market amid severe cold winter on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Photo/Syed Batool Andrabi

Jammu Discovers The Warmth Of Kangri In A Battle Against Freezing Cold And Power Woes

24 Jan 2024

7 min read

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Dodh Khots, natural refrigerators, are small caves with stone walls and wooden roofs that have wooden fencing around them to protect milk and other products from animals in village Dudran in Baramulla district of Kashmir.

Dodh Khots: The Enduring Legacy of Dudran's Natural Refrigeration

Mehroob Mushtaq

30 Dec 2023

4 min read

A front view of the Meeras Mahal, a private museum in Sopore town od Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir.

Meeras Mahal: A Journey Through Kashmir’s Timeless Heritage

18 Dec 2023

6 min read

Mapping political landscape in Medieval Kashmir through Nund Rishi’s poetry

Mapping political landscape in Medieval Kashmir through Nund Rishi’s poetry

24 Nov 2023

4 min read

Nostalgic Kashmir | VINTAGE: Amarnath Yatra from 1898 to 1955

Nostalgic Kashmir | VINTAGE: Amarnath Yatra from 1898 to 1955

05 Nov 2023

12 min read