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KASHMIR’S FRAGILE LEGACY: PRESERVING PARADISE ON WORLD HERITAGE DAY

World Heritage Day, observed on April 18, highlights the importance of preserving cultural and natural legacies worldwide, with Kashmir as a prime example. Its rich heritage encomp...

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF KASHMIR AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE REGION’S IDENTITY

To understand the soul of Kashmir is to look beyond the towering peaks of the Himalayas and gaze intimately into the hearts of its people. When the biting frost of Chila-i-Kalan de...

KASHMIR: ITS GROWING ECONOMY AND FLOURISHING TOURISM SECTOR

Kashmir, known for its stunning landscapes and rich heritage, is experiencing economic and tourism growth driven by diversification, infrastructure investment, and government initi...

THE DIVERSITY OF THE KASHMIR VALLEY

The Kashmir Valley is a complex security landscape influenced by its geography, history, demographics, and politics. It requires region-specific strategies due to its religious div...

Kashmiri artisans spin stories of survival and revival

Srinagar, Apr 15: Tanzeela Hussain, who is doing her Master’s in Persian from the University of Kashmir, also weaves Waguv, the traditional Kashmiri straw mat, during her spare tim...

‘Rang-e-Kashmir’ returns with 4th edition in Srinagar

After the successful completion of three major cultural events across India, Pumbuch Cultural Heritage Foundation presents the 4th edition of “Rang-e-Kashmir” – A Cultural Heritage...

From heritage to imitation, Kashmir’s artisan economy at crossroads

The handicrafts sector in Kashmir, once a thriving pillar of the region’s economy and identity, is facing a deep and gradual decline amid rising imitation, weak policy enforcement,...

The Valley Of Voices: Unearthing The Layers Of Kashmir’s 5,000-Year-Old Soul

The Zehanpora (2000-year-old Buddhist complex) discovery, featured in PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat, has catalysed efforts to establish an on-site museum and transform the region into a h...

Summer Snow in Kashmir

For centuries, Kashmir has lived in close harmony with water. Rivers, lakes, springs (Naags), streams (Kuls), wetlands, glaciers, and snowfall have shaped not only the Valley’s lan...

BAISAKHI IN THE VALLEY: FAITH, COMMUNITY AND CONTINUITY

Baisakhi, celebrated on April 14, holds both cultural and spiritual significance in India, particularly for Sikhs. In Kashmir, the festival is observed with deep devotion and commu...

Kashmir’s natural Waguv Mat gets new life in Srinagar’s Mir Behri

 Meet Ghulam Hussain from Mir Behri area of Dal Lake Srinagar, who is helping to revive a fading tradition while providing livelihood to dozens of women engaged in Waguv weavingWag...

The Layered Evolution Of Kashmiri Language And Its Long Decline

For centuries, Kashmiri (Koshur) has been the soul of the Valley – its medium of everyday life, faith, philosophy, and the essence of Kashmiriyat. Today, it faces multiple pressure...

Baisakhi celebrated with religious fervour in Kashmir

ID-UL-ZUHA IN KASHMIR: A FESTIVAL OF FAITH, SACRIFICE AND TOGETHERNESS

Id-ul-Zuha, also known as Id-ul-Adha or Bakrid, is a significant Islamic festival emphasizing sacrifice, devotion, and community. Celebrated with prayers, charity, and Qurbani, it...

World Heritage Day: Dr Farooq calls for protection, promotion of J&K’s cultural legacy

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on the occasion of World Heritage Day called for the preservation and protection of the region’s ri...

Govt committed to promote J&K’s rich artistic, cultural and architectural heritage: CM

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several delegations at his Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) here and held discussions on matters relating to banking, youth deve...

Heritage-based tourism circuits must to showcase JK’s cultural legacy: Omar Abdullah

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday called for strengthening institutional mechanisms and developing heritage-based tourism circuits to position the...

The Guiding Soul of Kashmir

Among the greatest spiritual personalities to have shaped the religious, intellectual, and cultural destiny of Kashmir stands the luminous figure of Mir Syed Ali Hamdani, reverentl...

This Sufi Shrine near the border in Rajouri is managed by local Hindus | Watch

Lieutenant Governor inaugurates tourism, heritage infrastrucure in Kupwara

Tangdhar, May 14: In a major boost to border tourism and cultural preservation in the Karnah region, the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Manoj  S...

Lok Bhavan J&K marks Himachal Pradesh Foundation Day with cultural fervour

Jammu, Apr 15: Jammu Kashmir Lok Bhavan on Wednesday celebrated the Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh, at Jammu. The cultural evening, as per an official statement, celebrating th...

GULMARG: FROM CONFLICT ZONE TO GLOBAL SKI DESTINATION — ASIA’S RISING WINTER CROWN

Gulmarg, situated in the Himalayas, has transformed from a conflict-prone area into a premier skiing destination in Asia. With significant infrastructure development, including Asi...

Development vs Preservation

The development is beginning to test the limits of preservation, raising a question that can no longer be ignored; can the Valley move forward without leaving its essence behind? ...

INTACH Kashmir conducts heritage awareness and volunteer training workshops in Srinagar colleges

Srinagar, May 21: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage, INTACH Kashmir Chapter, in collaboration with the Heritage Education and Communication Service, HECS Divi...