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    Danish Showkat is a multimedia journalist and visual storyteller from Kashmir, India. He has covered stories on themes including conflict, health, education, environment, social issues, sports, culture, and gender inequality. His work has appeared in news outlets including AP, BBC, WSJ, Guardian, DW, and Reuters.


    Areas of expertise

    Conflict, education, health, environment, social issues, sports, culture, and gender


    Articles by Danish Showkat

    a paper-mache figurine of Santa Claus and a camel--paper-mache in Kashmir
    Livelihoods
    January 22, 2026
    Tariffs, war, and a 600-year-old craft: Kashmir’s paper-mache artisans face uncertainty
    From intricate masks to Christmas ornaments, Kashmiri paper-mache has long served an international market. As global political and economic conflicts disrupt exports, artisans fear a loss of not just livelihoods, but identity.
    by Danish Showkat, Mehendi Mehraj | 5 min read
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