The recent demand by the unreserved population in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to review the New Reservation Policy has reignited ...

It would foster creativity, enhance research opportunities and empower Kashmiri women as self-reliant individuals, shaping a future driven by knowledge and confidence. Women’s engagement with ...

As the world is observing the International Women’s Day on Saturday, the sufferings and victimization of Kashmiri women at the hands of ...

The family celebrates the day every year. Herath is a Kashmiri festival that is celebrated on the 13th day of the dark half of the month of Phalguna, between February and March. It holds cultural ...

“He placed a hand on my head and mumbled some prayers. Then he told me: ‘When the djinn is inside me, talk to him in Urdu because he’s from Gujarat and doesn’t understand Kashmiri. But remember one ...

Akshay and Divya Holey from Nagpur have innovatively adapted aeroponics to grow high-quality Kashmiri saffron at home, creating perfect conditions and earning Rs 50 lakh annually. This soil-less ...

As a Kashmiri Muslim, I had always heard stories about the Maha Kumbh Mela—the world’s largest spiritual gathering. But nothing could prepare me for the experience I had in 2025, when I was invited by ...

Shivratri, the night of Lord Shiva, is celebrated with unparalleled devotion across India. Yet, among the Kashmiri Pandits, this night of divine union and cosmic dance takes on a character of its own.

Herath, the Kashmiri Pandit celebration of Maha Shivaratri, was once a vibrant and integral part of Kashmir’s cultural fabric. Unlike the one-day observance in most of India, Herath is a multi-day ...

However, in the region of Jammu and Kashmir, Maha Shivratri holds a distinct identity and is revered as 'Herath' by the Kashmiri Pandit community. What is Herath? Herath, meaning the 'Night of ...

This festival is closely associated with the vibrant culture of our Kashmiri Pandit sisters and brothers. On this auspicious occasion, I wish for harmony, good health and prosperity for everyone. May ...