Month: August 2025

DANISH FAROOQ: KASHMIR’S RONALDO CARRIES VALLEY’S DREAMS IN INDIAN COLOURS

When the Indian football squad for the CAFA (Central Asian Football Association) Nations Cup 2025 was announced, fans in the Valley had their eyes searching for one name. And yes,…

A FIGHTER’S SPIRIT: HOW DANISH MANZOOR PUT BARAMULLA ON THE GLOBAL MAP

In the bustling town of Baramulla, nestled amid the serene valleys of Kashmir, a young athlete has etched his name into history by winning a bronze medal at the prestigious…

MOHSIN ALI: THE YOUNG KASHMIRI WHO ROWED HIS DREAMS INTO REALITY

In the heart of Srinagar’s Dal Lake, where shikaras glide gracefully across the water, a young boy quietly nurtured dreams far bigger than his modest surroundings. That boy is Mohsin…

KABRA ALTAF’S JUDO JOURNEY

In the heart of Kashmir, where snow-covered mountains and tranquil lakes dominate the landscape, a young woman has been quietly rewriting the narrative of perseverance and strength. Kabra Altaf from…

FROM ANCESTRAL HOME TO LIVING MUSEUM: SHAHIDA KHANUM’S GUJJAR LEGACY

In the remote village of Aragam in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, a young woman has quietly undertaken a mission that many cultural activists only dream of. Shahida Khanum has…

SUHAIL IBN SHAHNAWAZ: KASHMIR’S ROCKET BOY ON THE PATH TO GLOBAL RECOGNITION

In regions where conflict often overshadows daily life, innovation and intellectual growth can serve as powerful symbols of hope. One such remarkable example comes from Kashmir, a region known for…

ORPHANED YET UNBROKEN: GUJJAR BOY FROM KASHMIR CRACKS NEET

In the picturesque valley of Tral, nestled within the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, an extraordinary tale of resilience has emerged—a tale that cuts across the boundaries of socio-economic…