Khursheed Ahmad Shah
hursheed Ahmad Shah is an editorial intern with Media India Group based in Jammu & Kashmir. He writes about a wide range of topics, including rural life, education, health, culture & society, environment, and food. His work is published in 101 Reporters, Indian Development Review, News Click, Village Square, Good Food Movement, Greater Kashmir & Kashmir Times
Kashmir’s Tulip Garden to open on March 26 with breathtaking spring bloom
March 25, 2025
As spring begins, Srinagar’s Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden will open to visitors, displaying 1.7 million tulips of 74 varieties. Located by Dal Lake with the Zabarwan Mountains in the backdrop, the garden remains a major attraction, drawing thousands of people each year to see the...
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Mahraji apple’s decline threatens Kashmir’s fruit legacy
March 20, 2025
The Mahraji apple, once a beloved winter tradition in Kashmir, is quietly fading away. Its unique flavour and long shelf life made it a cherished part of familial memories, but rising costs and competition from faster-ripening varieties are pushing it into obscurity. This iconic ...
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Ramadan in Kashmir – Drums at dawn, fasts of faith, nights of devotion
March 11, 2025
In the holy month of Ramadan, life in Kashmir takes on a new routine. The streets come alive before dawn with Seharkhwaans waking people for Sehri, while markets bustle in the evenings as families prepare for Iftar. Mosques remain filled with worshippers offering Taraweeh prayers...
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Women lead Kupwara’s walnut revolution
February 25, 2025
Kupwara in Kashmir has achieved a notable milestone in walnut production, with an output of 30,894 tonnes in 2024, making it the largest walnut producer in India. It cultivates three main varieties, namely Wonth, Kagazi and Barzul. However, the absence of proper marketing channel...
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From sacred streams to polluted passages: Tragic decline Of Kashmir’s Kuls
February 10, 2025
Even as recently as a decade ago, Kuls, traditional canals of Kashmir, were more than just channels of water. They were the lifelines of communities, places of connection, love and spirituality. Today, these once-vibrant waterways are polluted, neglected, and on the brink of bein...
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Bangus Valley: A Tranquil Haven for Tourists
February 5, 2025
Bangus Valley, a stunning and tranquil destination in Kupwara district, situated about 100 km north-west of Srinagar, the valley is easily accessible by several routes, with the Handwara-Mawer route being the most commonly used. The exploration of Bangus Valley begins long before...
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