Darvesh Nama: The Protagonist’s Journey to Transformation

A chance encounter with a Darvesh, played by Qazi Faiz guides her to the path of “wisdom” and “enlightenment” and the “connection he shares with the universe”. Nayab begins to question her life’s purpose and the “hollowness” deep inside her soul. Slowly her newfound guide leads her to the path of self-discovery, empathy, and the ways to connect with the ultimate.

Shad Ramzan: Tapestry Woven with Rare and Stirring Words

Shad Ramzan Kashmiri Poet

Introduction On April 12, 1956, Prof Mohammad Ramzan Shah, popularly known by his literary name Shad Ramzan, was born in the picturesque Aripora village of Kulgam, South Kashmir, to an educated family. He is nostalgic about Aripora, that stream Vishou he remembers, flowing through his native village where he along with other children would stay … Read more

Amin Kamil: Life and poetry of the Soulful Kashmiri poet

Amin Kamil black and white photo

Introduction Emerson’s famous words, ‘whosoever is a great man is a non –conformist’, fit so well with Amin Kamil. Six years ago, this major voice in Kashmir poetry and one of the chief exponents of modern Ghazal, whose contemporaries and later generations widely accepted his influence, passed away at the age of 90. Read: Famous … Read more