Political transitions, global crisis or personal struggles are some certain visible upheavals in human life. Yet an equally profound experience occurs in the quiet corners of living: the disappearance  of objects that once shaped our sense of self. The objects… Continue reading

Unexpected things happen in the English language every year and 2025 is no surprise. In addition to shocking Gen-Z lingo, a few words from the treasure trove of dust-covered & forgotten words have resurfaced for good. Certain terms like “malarkey”, “kerfuffle”, “coddiwomple” and “flummoxed” can be found in recent political spaces, travel… Continue reading

One early November morning, as Srinagar greeted the sun, I found myself driving to a peak that had witnessed the valley’s stories for centuries. Hari Parbat, a postcard-worthy spot, carries many identities on its slopes. It is a fort, a… Continue reading

A casual stroll through Srinagar’s old market turned into a discovery of the valley’s quiet art of preservation where sunlight, patience and memory blends into the taste of winter. As autumn sun had begun to mellow, I stepped out with… Continue reading

Across Lands, Across Hearts On Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s 556th birthday, the world honors not only the founder of Sikhism but also one of the greatest explorers in history, a spiritual pilgrim who traveled across continents to awaken humanity to… Continue reading

With autumn sneaking into our homes, the valley is wrapping itself up in gold and amber as Chinars are shedding their russet leaves in mellow quiet crisp air. Nippy November often puts snooze on the tourists and nature lovers and… Continue reading

Eleven years — a lifetime measured not in days, but in drafts, deadlines, and the quiet ache of unfinished sentences. When I first began to write, I believed it was about finding the right words. Now I know — it’s… Continue reading

In a world dazzled by grandeur and display, the quiet strength of prayer reminds us that the truest celebrations happen not in noise, but in stillness. Performative festivities have become a vital aspect of society, but the most meaningful celebrations… Continue reading

Winter is coming! And so has my unadulterated love for Sozni shawls exquisitely embroidered by karigars who have nurtured this artwork over the years. What absolutely catches my heartbeat is the quiet disciplined world of a craftsman where he measures his love in threads to keep this… Continue reading

~ Fathers, Daughters, and the Making of Fearless Women Dignity — it begins as a whisper in a young girl’s heart. It is that quiet yet resilient belief that she deserves respect, love, and a space to exist freely in the world.… Continue reading