The fragrant legacy of Kashmir’s Ittar artisan
Kashmir,October 8,2025-Nestled in the heart of Srinagar’s ancient lanes, where the Jhelum River hums softly under wooden bridges, lives Ghulam Nabi Dar, a 68-year-old maestro of ittar—Kashmir’s soulful, alcohol-free perfume. In a world seduced by mass-produced scents, Dar’s workshop is a time capsule, its walls steeped in the aroma of wild roses, saffron, and cedarwood. Here, […]
Peer Ki Gali Tunnel: A Lifeline for Shopian’s Apple Growers
In the heart of Kashmir’s apple bowl, Shopian, fruit growers are celebrating a historic milestone: the approval of the Peer Ki Gali Tunnel along the Mughal Road. This ₹3,830-crore project, sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on June 23, 2025, promises to make the 84-km Mughal Road an all-weather route, ensuring […]