Shah Khurshed
@khursheedshah.bsky.social
I am deeply interested in covering and uncovering rural stories that rarely receive attention in mainstream media.
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The vanishing mulberry trees of Kashmir
The gradual disappearance of these trees, a part of the union territory’s heritage, has impacted the sericulture trade and led to migration, climate change and a way of life Khursheed Ahmad ShahSilkw...
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The mulberry tree has historically been central to Kashmir’s economy and supported livelihoods across the valley. With its gradual easing out, the sericulture trade has been badly impacted.
#Sericulture #Decline #Mulberry #disappearance
www.themigrationstory.com/post/the-van...
#Sericulture #Decline #Mulberry #disappearance
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How Jobless Graduates Are Turning to Sheep Farming for Survival and Success in Handwara.
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From Academic Degrees to Shepherd’s Crook
In the remote village of Bakiakher, two young men, Ishfaq Mohiuddin Bhat and Mudasir Ahmad Kar, faced the harsh reality of unemployment despite their academic achievements. Forced to abandon their dre...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:51 AM
How Jobless Graduates Are Turning to Sheep Farming for Survival and Success in Handwara.
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kashmirtimes.com/features/fro...
No chillai kalan period passes without women collecting firewood from nearby forests a month in advance, despite the forest department's entry restrictions
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Women in the woods: why firewood is the ultimate favourite of rural households in Kashmir every winter
No chillai kalan period passes without women collecting firewood from nearby forests a month in advance, despite the forest department's entry restric...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:49 AM
No chillai kalan period passes without women collecting firewood from nearby forests a month in advance, despite the forest department's entry restrictions
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Rameez became only the second person in Judinambal's history to reach such academic heights.
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In a sleepy village where college degrees are rare, Rameez ignites hope with a PG
In the remote village of Judinambal, Rameez Ahmad Kumar stands as a beacon of hope, having achieved a postgraduate degree in Social Work from the University of Kashmir. His accomplishment is significa...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Rameez became only the second person in Judinambal's history to reach such academic heights.
kashmirtimes.com/in-focus/in-...
kashmirtimes.com/in-focus/in-...
Losing the coin was like losing him all over again. “I can’t lose him again,” she thought desperately, but the loss had already settled in her chest like a heavy stone.
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The Last Piece of Him!
Shah Khursheed The world moved around her, but she was trapped in the echo of her own sorrow. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something precious had slipped through her fingers, something she c…
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January 12, 2026 at 6:45 AM
Losing the coin was like losing him all over again. “I can’t lose him again,” she thought desperately, but the loss had already settled in her chest like a heavy stone.
alfaazthewords.in/the-last-pie...
alfaazthewords.in/the-last-pie...
An adult vulture is seen caring for its young before migration. As an endangered species declared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), vultures are heavily impacted by illegal stone quarries as they nest in high cliffs.
#Biodiversity #birds
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#Biodiversity #birds
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Saving biodiversity, one click at a time
Raised in Kanispora Baramulla, Abdul Qayoom Sofi, now Jhelum Valley’s Block Forest Officer, protects Kashmir’s wildlife with deep dedication.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:41 AM
An adult vulture is seen caring for its young before migration. As an endangered species declared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), vultures are heavily impacted by illegal stone quarries as they nest in high cliffs.
#Biodiversity #birds
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#Biodiversity #birds
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Women lead Kupwara’s walnut revolution mediaindia.eu/society/wome...
Women lead Kupwara’s walnut revolution
Kupwara in Kashmir has achieved a notable milestone in walnut production, with an output of 30,894 tonnes in 2024, making it largest...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:33 AM
Women lead Kupwara’s walnut revolution mediaindia.eu/society/wome...
Ramadan in Kashmir – Drums at dawn, fasts of faith, nights of devotion
The silence of the sleeping city was only broken by the occasional bark of a stray dog, a lonely sound echoing through the narrow lanes, fading into the frozen hush of the night.
The silence of the sleeping city was only broken by the occasional bark of a stray dog, a lonely sound echoing through the narrow lanes, fading into the frozen hush of the night.
Media India Group Ramadan in Kashmir – Drums at dawn, fasts of faith, nights of devo
In the holy month of Ramadan, life in Kashmir takes on a new routine. The streets come alive before dawn with Seharkhwaans...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:32 AM
Ramadan in Kashmir – Drums at dawn, fasts of faith, nights of devotion
The silence of the sleeping city was only broken by the occasional bark of a stray dog, a lonely sound echoing through the narrow lanes, fading into the frozen hush of the night.
The silence of the sleeping city was only broken by the occasional bark of a stray dog, a lonely sound echoing through the narrow lanes, fading into the frozen hush of the night.
The Mahraji apple, once a cherished winter tradition in Kashmir, is fading away. Known for its unique flavor and long shelf life, it now faces decline due to rising costs and competition from faster-ripening varieties.
#Mahrajiapole #heritageloss #sweetvarities.
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#Mahrajiapole #heritageloss #sweetvarities.
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Mahraji apple’s decline threatens Kashmir’s fruit legacy
The Mahraji apple, once a beloved winter tradition in Kashmir, is quietly fading away. Its unique flavour and long its unique flavor and...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:30 AM
The Mahraji apple, once a cherished winter tradition in Kashmir, is fading away. Known for its unique flavor and long shelf life, it now faces decline due to rising costs and competition from faster-ripening varieties.
#Mahrajiapole #heritageloss #sweetvarities.
mediaindia.eu/environment/...
#Mahrajiapole #heritageloss #sweetvarities.
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It is the largest tulip garden in Asia and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
#Tulip-Garden #Bloom
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#Tulip-Garden #Bloom
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Kashmir’s Tulip Garden to open on March 26 with breathtaking
As spring begins, Srinagar’s Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden will open to visitors, displaying 1.7 million tulips of 74...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:28 AM
It is the largest tulip garden in Asia and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
#Tulip-Garden #Bloom
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#Tulip-Garden #Bloom
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I cannot bear to see this low water level. My childhood and dreams are intertwined with it… Even a decade ago, it was a good time as Nallah-e-Mawer had ample water. I used to catch more than five kg of fish in a day
#fish #Decline #Climatechange
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#fish #Decline #Climatechange
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In a corner of Kupwara, native fish disappear with the changing climate
As Nallah-e-Mawer dwindles into a threadbare stream, the lives of those dependent on fishing in these waters are being upendedKupwara, Jammu and Kashm...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:25 AM
I cannot bear to see this low water level. My childhood and dreams are intertwined with it… Even a decade ago, it was a good time as Nallah-e-Mawer had ample water. I used to catch more than five kg of fish in a day
#fish #Decline #Climatechange
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#fish #Decline #Climatechange
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Local stores sometimes step in to help fill gaps. Abdul Ahad, who runs a small grocery store in Jundinambal, stocks sanitary pads for emergencies.
#Sanitary #Napkin #ASHAWorkers
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#Sanitary #Napkin #ASHAWorkers
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ASHA workers promoting hygiene in rural Kashmir
“More young girls, especially from marginalized backgrounds, are now enrolling in schools,” Rafiqa says proudly. “We’re working to ensure menstrual hygiene does
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January 12, 2026 at 6:21 AM
Local stores sometimes step in to help fill gaps. Abdul Ahad, who runs a small grocery store in Jundinambal, stocks sanitary pads for emergencies.
#Sanitary #Napkin #ASHAWorkers
kashmirtimes.com/opinion/comm...
#Sanitary #Napkin #ASHAWorkers
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This practice began when snowfalls could pile up as high as six or seven feet, cutting villages off from supplies. Over time, it became not just a necessity but a cherished tradition.
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Dried to last | Good Food Movement
For over 200 years, Kashmiris have perfected the art of drying vegetables to survive the long, snowy winters.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:19 AM
This practice began when snowfalls could pile up as high as six or seven feet, cutting villages off from supplies. Over time, it became not just a necessity but a cherished tradition.
gfm.akshayakalpa.org/read/photost...
gfm.akshayakalpa.org/read/photost...
The mulberry tree has historically been central to Kashmir’s economy and supported livelihoods across the valley. With its gradual easing out, the sericulture trade has been badly impacted.
#Sericulture #Decline #Mulberry #disappearance
www.themigrationstory.com/post/the-van...
#Sericulture #Decline #Mulberry #disappearance
www.themigrationstory.com/post/the-van...
The vanishing mulberry trees of Kashmir
The gradual disappearance of these trees, a part of the union territory’s heritage, has impacted the sericulture trade and led to migration, climate change and a way of life Khursheed Ahmad ShahSilkw...
www.themigrationstory.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:16 AM
The mulberry tree has historically been central to Kashmir’s economy and supported livelihoods across the valley. With its gradual easing out, the sericulture trade has been badly impacted.
#Sericulture #Decline #Mulberry #disappearance
www.themigrationstory.com/post/the-van...
#Sericulture #Decline #Mulberry #disappearance
www.themigrationstory.com/post/the-van...
In some remote villages, only one bus operates, leaving in the morning and returning in the evening. Those who catch it can travel affordably, but those who miss it are forced to use private transport, which is more expensive.
#RuralWomen #Transport #Freetravel
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#RuralWomen #Transport #Freetravel
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A free travel scheme for women bypasses rural Kashmir
The subsidised transport scheme does not do much for the women who live in the upper belts of rural Kupwara. | Picture courtesy: Khursheed Ahmad Shah In
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January 11, 2026 at 7:22 AM
In some remote villages, only one bus operates, leaving in the morning and returning in the evening. Those who catch it can travel affordably, but those who miss it are forced to use private transport, which is more expensive.
#RuralWomen #Transport #Freetravel
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#RuralWomen #Transport #Freetravel
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Unseasonal droughts and climate shifts have triggered a growing pest crisis across Kashmir’s farmlands.
#Ruralstories #Insects #Food #Climate
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#Ruralstories #Insects #Food #Climate
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‘The land turned against us’: Kashmir farmers suffer as pests swarm fields and homes
Unseasonal droughts and climate shifts have triggered a growing pest crisis across Kashmir’s farmlands.Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir: In May, as the skie...
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January 11, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Unseasonal droughts and climate shifts have triggered a growing pest crisis across Kashmir’s farmlands.
#Ruralstories #Insects #Food #Climate
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#Ruralstories #Insects #Food #Climate
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Once the lifeline of village life, Kashmir’s kuels or kuhls are drying as the centuries-old tradition of community care is fading.
#Kuls #Waterbodies #NorthKashmir
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#Kuls #Waterbodies #NorthKashmir
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Kashmir’s community canals now struggle to flow alone
Once the lifeline of village life, Kashmir’s kuels or kuhls are drying as the centuries-old tradition of community care is fading. Kupwara, Jammu...
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January 11, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Once the lifeline of village life, Kashmir’s kuels or kuhls are drying as the centuries-old tradition of community care is fading.
#Kuls #Waterbodies #NorthKashmir
www.101reporters.com/article/civi...
#Kuls #Waterbodies #NorthKashmir
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During Sufi gatherings, it takes on an even deeper significance. People come together to seek solace, forgiveness, and blessings from Allah. In those moments of devotion, the act of preparing and sharing tosha becomes a sacred offering.
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#Food #Rituals #Kashmir #Sufi
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#Food #Rituals #Kashmir #Sufi
Tosha is a Sacred Sufi Sweet Treat Steeped in Ritual & Community — GOYA
Tosha is more than just a sweet; it represents the prayer for a bountiful harvest through the bonds of community and faith. During Sufi gatherings, it takes on an even deeper significance. People come...
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January 11, 2026 at 7:15 AM
During Sufi gatherings, it takes on an even deeper significance. People come together to seek solace, forgiveness, and blessings from Allah. In those moments of devotion, the act of preparing and sharing tosha becomes a sacred offering.
www.goya.in/blog/tosha-i...
#Food #Rituals #Kashmir #Sufi
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#Food #Rituals #Kashmir #Sufi
Cloudbursts in India and atmospheric rivers in California are distinct weather phenomena, yet both unleash intense rainfall over a relatively short period.
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Extreme Rainfall Events Pummel the Himalayas and California
Cloudbursts in India and atmospheric rivers in California are distinct weather phenomena, yet both unleash intense rainfall over a relatively short period. As climate change aggravates these events, t...
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January 11, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Cloudbursts in India and atmospheric rivers in California are distinct weather phenomena, yet both unleash intense rainfall over a relatively short period.
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Behind Closed Doors: Kashmiri Women Battle the Silent Burden of PCOS.
Families often perceive PCOS as a threat to marriage prospects rather than a medical issue. Once a girl is diagnosed, many parents turn to Peers or faith healers for quick solutions.
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Families often perceive PCOS as a threat to marriage prospects rather than a medical issue. Once a girl is diagnosed, many parents turn to Peers or faith healers for quick solutions.
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Behind Closed Doors: Kashmiri Women Battle the Silent Burden of PCOS
Shah Khursheed, TwoCircles.net Srinagar: Bareera, 24, a postgraduate student from Pulwama, remembers the first signs of something being wrong with unsettling clarity. In Class 11, while living in a gi...
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January 11, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Behind Closed Doors: Kashmiri Women Battle the Silent Burden of PCOS.
Families often perceive PCOS as a threat to marriage prospects rather than a medical issue. Once a girl is diagnosed, many parents turn to Peers or faith healers for quick solutions.
twocircles.net/2025nov09/45...
Families often perceive PCOS as a threat to marriage prospects rather than a medical issue. Once a girl is diagnosed, many parents turn to Peers or faith healers for quick solutions.
twocircles.net/2025nov09/45...
From summer sun to winter warmth: The enduring story of Kashmir's Hokh Syun
Hokh syun, the tradition of using sundried vegetables during 'chillai e kalan', the 40 bitterly cold days in Kashmir, still continues, writes Khursheed Ahmad Shah.
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Hokh syun, the tradition of using sundried vegetables during 'chillai e kalan', the 40 bitterly cold days in Kashmir, still continues, writes Khursheed Ahmad Shah.
Read more at: www.deccanherald.com/specials/fro...
January 11, 2026 at 6:57 AM
From summer sun to winter warmth: The enduring story of Kashmir's Hokh Syun
Hokh syun, the tradition of using sundried vegetables during 'chillai e kalan', the 40 bitterly cold days in Kashmir, still continues, writes Khursheed Ahmad Shah.
Read more at: www.deccanherald.com/specials/fro...
Hokh syun, the tradition of using sundried vegetables during 'chillai e kalan', the 40 bitterly cold days in Kashmir, still continues, writes Khursheed Ahmad Shah.
Read more at: www.deccanherald.com/specials/fro...