by Admin | Jul 23, 2025 | Kashmiri Literature
Habba Khatoon (c. 1554–1609), born Zoon Rather in Chandhur near Pampore, Kashmir, was a celebrated Kashmiri poetess known as the “Nightingale of Kashmir” for her lyrical poetry. Renowned for pioneering the “lol” form—short, emotive...
by Admin | Aug 14, 2025 | Kashmiri Literature
Naseem Shafaie is a prominent contemporary Kashmiri poet, known for her powerful and non-mystical poetry that gives voice to the experiences of women in a conflict-ridden society. Her work is celebrated for its unique feminist perspective and its contribution to...
by Admin | Aug 14, 2025 | Journalism, Kashmiri Literature
Nayeema Ahmad Mahjoor is a distinguished Kashmiri journalist, fiction writer, and social activist whose career spans from local Kashmiri radio to the international platform of the BBC World Service. Her work, both in journalism and literature, has focused on issues of...
by Admin | Aug 1, 2025 | Indian Music, Kashmiri Literature, Padma Shri
Shameema Dev Azad, born on May 25, 1955, is a revered Indian singer from Jammu and Kashmir, widely celebrated as the “Melody Queen of Kashmir.” Her career, spanning several decades, is distinguished by her significant contributions to Kashmiri folk and...
