Kashmir

Guided by her father’s example, 14-year-old Jannat Patloo has spent nearly a decade cleaning Dal Lake — proving that even the smallest hands can make the biggest difference to Kashmir’s fragile ecology.

Once forgotten, Kashmir’s crimson mawal flower is blooming again — colouring Wazwan feasts and opening global markets for sustainable, heritage-led farming.

Anchored on Kashmir’s Dal Lake, the world’s only floating post office has been delivering letters and memories for 70 years. Inside its wooden houseboat, heritage, craftsmanship, and connection come together to tell a story that still floats on.

Early winter hits the Himalayas with fresh snowfall in Gulmarg, Himachal, and Uttarakhand. Western disturbance brings rain, storms, and icy winds, indicating the season’s early arrival.

Kashmir’s Sonamarg witnessed its season’s first snowfall in August. Tourists were left amazed as snow, rain, and greenery created breathtaking scenes.

What if waste could earn you money, feed your soil, and bring jobs to your village? That’s what Mohammad Aamir Khan is proving with Green Wave and Waste to Health in South Kashmir.

Across Kashmir’s Pulwama, fields once filled with apples now bloom with lavender — a crop that’s cheaper to grow, easier to maintain, and far more profitable. Backed by science and government support, this purple revolution is turning farmers into entrepreneurs.

From frozen rivers to hidden waterfalls — a state-wise guide to India’s most thrilling adventure escapes.

Discover how Panzath village in Kashmir blends cultural tradition with conservation through an annual festival that cleans and celebrates its springs.

When shells rained down on Poonch, menstrual care was the last thing anyone could think about. But for thousands of women, it’s still an urgent need. You can help — with just Rs 245.