A rapid police investigation led to the confession of a neighborhood resident in the brutal killing of a Budgam minor. As authorities build an airtight case for conviction, the grieving village is left grappling with profound betrayal and fear for their children. By Chasfeeda Shah In the tight-knit village of Galwanpora in central Kashmir’s Budgam […]
The Quintessential Quince of Kashmir
By Arsheed Ahmad Bhat In the verdant orchards of Kashmir, settled among the more renowned apples and pears, thrives a lesser-known yet culturally significant fruit—the quince, locally known as Bamchoont or Bam Tchoonth. This golden-yellow fruit, scientifically termed Cydonia oblonga, has been an integral part of Kashmiri heritage for centuries, cherished for its unique aroma, […]
Six Years, One New Kashmir
By Chasfeeda Shah In Kashmir valleys where once the sounds of unrest echoed, a different kind of energy now buzzes through the air. It’s the energy of entrepreneurship, innovation, and dreams being turned into digital reality. Six years after the abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as an unlikely startup success story, […]