SAFOORA HILAL

Sep 26, 2024 | twocircles.net | Kounsar Bashir |SAFOORA HILAL

Kounsar Bashir and Safoora Hilal/TwoCircles.netSrinagar: As Jammu and Kashmir approaches the third and final phase of its Assembly elections — marking the first polls in nearly a decade — political campaigns are in full swing. However, a significant section of the population remains sidelined: the Gujjar and Bakerwal communities.

Aug 21, 2024 | twocircles.net | SAFOORA HILAL |Kounsar Bashir

Safoora Hilal and Kounsar Bashir, TwoCircles.netSrinagar: In the dimly lit room, barely illuminated by the single window, the space was cluttered with various items. The room was half-filled with a jumble of belongings, and in one corner, opposite to the chaos, sat a family of four, accompanied by a few neighborhood children. Nearby, a man leisurely smoked a hookah, the room’s only source of indulgence amidst the surroundings.

Feb 25, 2024 | thequint.com | SAFOORA HILAL |Mehar Zargar

Inside a workshop filled with the scent of clay, 35-year-old artisan Mohd Ayoub Dar from Charar-e-Sharief in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district skillfully weaves intricate patterns into a kangri, a traditional earthen pot wrapped in wickerwork. His time-worn hands move rhythmically, displaying Dar's decades-long skill and understanding of the cultural significance of each kangri. The age-old vessel is known for creating warmth for the local community in harsh winters.