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Kashmir
Kashmir is a disputed territory located between India and Pakistan.
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India lets out Kashmir separatist leader from house arrest
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was taken into custody in 2019, after India revoked Kashmir's autonomous status.
Kashmir: Cleaners forced to work for $1 per month
Thousands of temporary workers hired as cleaners at government-run schools in Kashmir receive meager wages.
China provokes India with a new official map
Some countries in Asia issue official maps with their own version of where the national borders should be drawn.
Kashmir border village gets tourism boost
Tourists are increasingly attracted to the village's pristine beauty, verdant valleys and snow-topped mountains.
India: How four years of direct rule have impacted Kashmir
Locals say things have gotten worse and are pinning their hopes on India's Supreme Court to get their autonomy back.
Has abrogation of Article 370 curbed violence in Kashmir?
New Delhi claims there has been significant development and normalcy since the revocation of Kashmir's special status.
Why India jailed hundreds of Kashmiri prisoners out of state
Many Kashmiris were sent to jails, including over 1,000 km away, arrested under draconian laws that deny them legal aid.
The eco-village easing pressure on a travel hotspot
A village in Kashmir is demonstrating ways to ease the impact of a record tourist influx.
Kashmir: Female wheelchair basketball players defy odds
Despite facing a raft of social and economic challenges, these women are determined to succeed on and off the court.
Kashmir: Can traditional housing mitigate quake damage?
Seismologists warn Kashmir is at risk of a human tragedy if it doesn't urgently earthquake proof its infrastructure.
Kashmir: The difficult journey of pregnant nomadic women
For pregnant nomadic women in India-administered Kashmir, access to doctors and hospitals is limited.
Kashmir: Championing the cause of animal welfare
Dawood Mohammad hopes to raise awareness of animal welfare issues among Kashmiris.
Locals revive a Kashmir lake's ecological health
In Kashmir, local volunteers are spearheading conservation efforts to save the lake they rely on for their livelihoods.
India hosts G20 meet in Kashmir despite criticism
New Delhi wants to project an image of normality in a region wracked by violence for decades.
India builds tunnel in Himalayas to counter China threat
In recent years, India has accelerated the construction of key infrastructure along its contested border with China.
India builds world's tallest railway bridge in Kashmir
The bridge over the Chenab River will connect the main Kashmiri city of Srinagar with mainland India.
How is India looking at Pakistan's political crisis?
With Pakistan deeply divided, India has no strong political partner for talks in Islamabad.
Kashmiri girl teaches classmates self-defense
At just 15 years old, Darafshan Mohudin has opened a martial arts academy that is popular with her female classmates.
Meet Kashmir's only trans woman working in corporate world
Shoaib Khan, a Kashmiri transgender person, believes financial independence is key to empowering her community.
Straight outta Kashmir - Female, loud and proud
Two young women rappers face being vilified in their own country for pursuing their dreams.
Was Bilawal Bhutto's India visit a missed opportunity?
The Pakistani foreign minister's trip could prepare the ground for future talks between the archrivals, analysts say.
The power of music
Young rappers in Kashmir, Niger, Peru and Spain are shaking things up within their cultures.
Kashmir: The dying art of papier-mache
Papier-mache, an artform deeply interwoven with Kashmiri culture, has been slowly vanishing from the region.
Why is India hosting some G20 events in Kashmir?
Undaunted by criticism from Pakistan, New Delhi says it will host G20 gatherings in Kashmir next month.
India: Mixed reactions to major lithium discovery
Almost 6 metric million tons of lithium have been discovered in Indian-administered Kashmir. Is that a boon or a bane?
Kashmiri skiers defy conflict to reclaim winter paradise
The standoff between India and Pakistan is not enough to deter local skiers from enjoying the slopes in Gulmarg.
The charka changing the lives of Kashmiri craftswomen
Craftswomen in India-administered Kashmir can now make pashmina shawls with competitive prices.
Why is India clashing with Pakistan on landmark water deal?
The World Bank-brokered deal with Pakistan was hailed as success, but India is now pushing for changes.
Kashmir avalanche leaves 2 Polish skiers dead
The avalanche occurred near the tourist town of Gulmarg, with 21 people also having been rescued.
Why is India arming villagers in Jammu and Kashmir?
India has revived its village defense program in Kashmir following a recent spate of deadly attacks.
India's suspicions towards Pakistan's olive branch
India has been eyeing Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif's peace overtures with caution.
How to insulate your home — the Kashmiri way
People in Indian-administered Kashmir have been using Namda mats for centuries to insulate their houses.
Heroin use up 2000% in Kashmir
Behind the rise is a complex mix of factors, and addicts are said to be from all walks of life.
Why is heroin addiction soaring in Kashmir?
Heroin addiction has skyrocketed in the region and despite government intervention, frontline services are struggling.
Kashmir suicide prevention helpline saves lives
A suicide-prevention telephone support service in Kashmir is a lifeline to those struggling with mental health issues.
Kashmir's newspaper hawkers struggle to make ends meet
The rise of social media platforms and e-papers has hit the lives of the region's newspaper hawkers hard.
Kashmir separatist leader dies in custody
Altaf Ahmad Shah had been suffering from kidney cancer. His family allege he was denied proper medical treatment.
Pakistan will remain neutral on Ukraine: FM
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari speaks to DW's Richard Walker.
A visit to India's 'pencil village'
The Oukhu village in Kashmir's restive Pulwama district is the largest producer of raw materials for pencils.
Muslim man keeps up Kashmir Hindu temple
Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, 47, has been taking care of one of the oldest Hindu temples for more than a decade.
Pakistan: Kashmir on back burner amid domestic woes
Pakistan's support to separatists has waned considerably due to growing economic and political turmoil at home.
Anger in Kashmir after India expands voter pool
Kashmiri political parties are concerned that the inclusion of 2.5 million new voters will disenfranchise Kashmiris.
Climate change imperils Kashmiri apples
Apple growers fear that climate change will wipe out orchards in Kashmir that produce 80% of India's apples.
Kashmir opens first ecological village
A picturesque ecotourism destination is offering visitors a place to unwind and learn about the outdoors.
2 suspected militants killed in Kashmir
The attack comes days before India celebrates Independence Day on August 15, amid heightened security alert levels.
Calligrapher transcribes world's largest Quran
Twenty-seven-year-old Mustafa-ibn-Jameel is from Kashmir, but his handwritten work is connecting people across India.
Life in Kashmir after special status revoked
Kashmiris say the tentative peace since the scrapping of the region's special status comes at a cost.
Kashmir: Why are human-animal encounters on the rise?
The Kashmir Valley is home to many wild animals, but their habitat is shrinking.
Dalai Lama's visit to India irks China
Given the tense relations between the states, experts say anything the Dalai Lama does in the region gains significance.
A Pakistani student who crossed into India
His family claims attempts to obtain more information about the status of the 14-year-old have so far been unsuccessful.
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