Srinagar, Dec. 13 -- That evening, Hashmat climbed up to the attic in search of some old photographs. As his hand moved across a dusty shelf, his fingers touched something solid - a first aid box. Sli... Read More
Srinagar, Dec. 8 -- That evening, Hashmat climbed the narrow stairs to the attic, the wood creaking beneath his weight, carrying a small lantern. He was searching for old photographs, hoping to stumbl... Read More
Srinagar, Nov. 20 -- Saabirah walked into her Srinagar home at eighteen, carrying more hope than belongings. Her husband greeted her with warmth, and his parents opened their arms as if she had alwa... Read More
Srinagar, Nov. 18 -- January light filtered weakly through the frost as we packed our Alto 800 for the journey to Jammu. My wife suggested we drive ourselves, promising comfort I was not entirely su... Read More
Srinagar, Nov. 3 -- Some memories never leave. They wait in the air like the first call to prayer before dawn, in the scent of burning oil lamps, or in the steady hum of a scooter on a Kashmiri winter... Read More
Srinagar, Oct. 4 -- Arman's family thought they had found the perfect daughter-in-law in Rukhsar. They wanted warmth, kindness, and peace in their home. Money and status meant little. Her gentle manne... Read More