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The Nadru Harvesters of Kashmir
The Nadru Harvesters of Kashmir

By Gaon Connection

Nadru, or lotus stem, is a quintessential part of Kashmiri cuisine. The seeds are sown just once, and harvest is enjoyed for years. The harvesting season is between September and March when farmers spend all day on their boats, eating, praying and gathering the nadru from Dal Lake, Anchar Lake and Manasbal Lake.

Nadru, or lotus stem, is a quintessential part of Kashmiri cuisine. The seeds are sown just once, and harvest is enjoyed for years. The harvesting season is between September and March when farmers spend all day on their boats, eating, praying and gathering the nadru from Dal Lake, Anchar Lake and Manasbal Lake.

The Nadru Harvesters of Kashmir
The Nadru Harvesters of Kashmir

By Ahsaan Ali

Nadru, or lotus stem, is a quintessential part of Kashmiri cuisine. The seeds are sown just once, and harvest is enjoyed for years. The harvesting season is between September and March when farmers spend all day on their boats, eating, praying and gathering the nadru from Dal Lake, Anchar Lake and Manasbal Lake.

Nadru, or lotus stem, is a quintessential part of Kashmiri cuisine. The seeds are sown just once, and harvest is enjoyed for years. The harvesting season is between September and March when farmers spend all day on their boats, eating, praying and gathering the nadru from Dal Lake, Anchar Lake and Manasbal Lake.

Corn rotis and kahwa: Tea time in Kashmir’s Doodhpathri
Corn rotis and kahwa: Tea time in Kashmir’s Doodhpathri

By Urvat Il Wuska

While once they worked as labourers, villagers in Doodhpathri in Budgam now cook and sell food to tired and hungry tourists who stop by at their stalls to sample traditional Kashmiri cuisine.

While once they worked as labourers, villagers in Doodhpathri in Budgam now cook and sell food to tired and hungry tourists who stop by at their stalls to sample traditional Kashmiri cuisine.

Trouble in Paradise — Kashmir receives low snowfall in Chillia Kalan, but excess rainfall in April
Trouble in Paradise — Kashmir receives low snowfall in Chillia Kalan, but excess rainfall in April

By Mudassir Kuloo

According to weather experts, over the years, Kashmir valley has been witnessing erratic weather patterns, with less precipitation during winters. This could impact agriculture, horticulture, and generation of hydro-electricity.

According to weather experts, over the years, Kashmir valley has been witnessing erratic weather patterns, with less precipitation during winters. This could impact agriculture, horticulture, and generation of hydro-electricity.

Kashmiri youth turning to agriculture for a profitable source of income
Kashmiri youth turning to agriculture for a profitable source of income

By दिति बाजपेई

Educated youth with postgraduate degrees in Kashmir are finding horticulture, bee-keeping and spice cultivation profitable ventures that not only earns them a livelihood but also generates employment to others.

Educated youth with postgraduate degrees in Kashmir are finding horticulture, bee-keeping and spice cultivation profitable ventures that not only earns them a livelihood but also generates employment to others.

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