October 29, 2024
Kashmir’s fish delicacy tells a tale of change
Phaere is a smoked fish delicacy traditionally prepared by the Hanji, an indigenous fishing community in Kashmir. Here's why this tradition is fading.
Sameer Showkin Lone is a journalist and development professional from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He has previously served as an Aspirational District Fellow with the Government of India and has been on staff at India Today and ScoopWhoop. Sameer reports on defence and security, Kashmiri politics, education, health and nutrition, and development issues. He has a bachelor’s degree in computer science and master’s degrees in mass communications and journalism as well as social work.
Defence and politics, education, health, public policy, mental health