A lesson in compassion: The heart of education in a Kashmir village school
Budgam, May 17, 2025 – In the serene hills of Budgam, a small government primary school stands as a beacon of love and learning. During a recent academic visit to assess foundational literacy and numeracy, an inspector discovered something far more profound: a lesson in compassion delivered by an elderly teacher with a white beard […]
Kashmiri woman transforms personal tragedy into hope, offering free education to Pulwama children
Pulwama, May 11, 2025 – In the heart of a Pulwama village, 26-year-old Ayesha Mir has turned her personal grief into a beacon of hope for children in Kashmir. After losing her brother to the region’s decades-long conflict, Ayesha has channeled her pain into purpose, offering free lessons in mathematics, science, and English to over […]
Kashmir Is Calling with Peace, Love and Brotherhood, Say Tourists and Locals Alike
Kashmir Is Calling with Peace, Love and Brotherhood, Say Tourists and Locals Alike The valleys in Kashmirt and the cool air here feel very nice, said a lady tourist. Anyone who wants to visit Jammu & Kashmir can do so without hesitation. It is very beautiful and very nice and very peaceful. Kashmir is like […]
A Kashmiri Man Has Been Coming For 45 Years to See Others Off for Hajj, Still Waiting for His Turn
A Kashmiri Man Has Been Coming For 45 Years to See Others Off for Hajj, Still Waiting for His Turn For forty-five years, he has stood at the Haj House in Srinagar—never as a pilgrim, always as a well-wisher. While others depart for the sacred journey, he returns home with an unfulfilled dream and unwavering […]
45 years of goodbyes: Kashmir man’s unfulfilled Hajj dream touches hearts
For 45 years, Abdul Rahman Kumar, a septuagenarian from Dalgate, Srinagar, has visited the Hajj House, not as a pilgrim but to bid farewell to others, his heart carrying an unfulfilled dream to perform Hajj. Now in his seventies, Kumar’s story of devotion and hope went viral on May 4, 2025, through a Kashmir Life […]
India suspends Indus Waters Treaty, halts Chenab River flow to Pakistan at Baglihar and Salal dams
India has escalated tensions with Pakistan by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and stopping the flow of the Chenab River at the Baglihar and Salal dams in Ramban and Reasi districts of Jammu and Kashmir, starting May 4, 2025. The decision follows the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, which […]
Syed Mohammad reshapes education in Kashmir with startups, sports, and self-Learning
Srinagar, May 4, 2025 – In Jammu and Kashmir, where academic success is traditionally measured by exam scores, educator and innovator Syed Mohammad is redefining education through startups, sports, and self-learning. At 32, Syed Mohammad, a Srinagar-based entrepreneur, has launched multiple initiatives to transform the region’s rigid education system. His flagship project, LearnSphere, is a […]
Ghulam Nabi Zargar: Carving Kashmir’s Soul Into Wood
Ghulam Nabi Zargar: Carving Kashmir’s Soul Into Wood Meet master craftsman Ghulam Nabi Zargar, whose hands bring Kashmir’s heritage to life through intricate wood carvings. With every chisel stroke, he preserves a centuries-old tradition, keeping the spirit and story of Kashmir alive.
Kashmiriyat in Action: Tourist Gets Free Food for 3 Days from Hotel Owner After Pahalgam Attack
Kashmiriyat in Action: Tourist Gets Free Food for 3 Days from Hotel Owner After Pahalgam Attack After the Pahalgam terror attack, locals in Kashmir shut down their businesses and took to the streets in mourning, showing solidarity with the victims. One visiting tourist shared how a hotel owner refused payment and offered him free meals […]
Vietnamese tourist hails Pahalgam as ‘Heaven on Earth’ despite recent terror attack
Pahalgam, May 1, 2025 – Amid the scenic splendour of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, a Vietnamese tourist has captured hearts with her heartfelt praise for the region’s beauty and hospitality, even in the wake of the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Baisaran meadow that claimed 26 lives. Undeterred by the tragedy, she declared, “I […]