Palestine, the famed land of prophets and one of the holiest sites for 1.3 billion of humanity. Kashmir, Amir Khusro’s paradise on earth; known as Pir Waer, the alcove of sufis and saints. In.
How the turbulent lives of Dal dwellers are a contrast to the lake’s tranquility
The farmers living on the water in Srinagar are a vilified community despite contributing to Kashmir’s food and tourism industry, writes Priti Salian
The farmers dwelling on Dal Lake in Shrinagar, Kashmir, supply 40 per cent of fruit and vegetables to local and regional markets. Priti Salian for The National
Farmers can typically be spotted squatting at the edge of their wooden shikara boats at the fruit and vegetable market on Dal Lake. Priti Salian for The National
The farmers and their families have been living on the houseboats on Dal Lake since the 19th century. Priti Salian for The National
Himal Southasian
12 noteworthy books on Southasia reviewed by our contributors this year.
As the year ends with a flood of the inevitable, and somewhat oddly titled, ‘best books of the year’ lists, we have instead compiled our own recommendations which we hope will serve as a starting point for richer conversations on Southasia. These books raise questions that deserve wider debate and deeper reflection. Here are 12 noteworthy books reviewed by
Himal Southasian in 2020.
Vanni: A Family’s Struggle Through The Sri Lankan Conflict by Benjamin Dix and Lindsay Pollock
‘Vanni: A Family’s Struggle Through The Sri Lankan Conflict’ by Benjamin Dix and Lindsay Pollock. Penguin Books, October 2019.