Sharing Shina songs online, musicians in Kashmir, Ladakh and Gilgit-Baltistan renew ties across the divide.
Kathmandu. After his mother's death in a bear attack in Kashmir, Indian software engineer Mudasir Ali has developed an online early warning system to protect people from wildlife risks in the Himal...
The ancient saffron tradition is being threatened by climate change, development and food fraud. Could India's coveted spice be disappearing?
Farmers in Gurez store their harvests underground to last the Himalayan winter. As the practice fades, local varieties and handed-down skills are disappearing too
Kashmiri saffron is one of the world’s most expensive spices. It’s primarily cultivated in the Pampore region of Jammu and Kashmir in India. Often referred to as ‘red gold’ because of its high value, saffron is prized for its rich aroma, distinctive flavour and quality