Tell Us The Kashmir You Carry
Every one of us holds a Kashmir the maps don’t show.
As the year draws to a close, ISBUND is preparing a special end-of-year issue for the stories that connect us to Kashmir: the places, the people, the memories and the moments that stay with us.
Share a childhood memory, a family tradition, a journey back, a conversation that changed you, a landscape you carry with you, or a quiet moment you have never told anyone about. We would love to read it.
Not sure where to begin?
Any of these can open a door. Press the button until one fits.
When you close your eyes, what image of Kashmir comes through?
Four ways to tell it
- Personal essay or memoir800–2,500 words
- Fiction inspired by Kashmirup to 3,000 words
- Poetryup to 3 poems
- Photo essayimages with captions
13 & under
We want to hear from you too. If your piece is selected, there is a small prize.
How to send
- Email your piece to
- isbund@outlook.com
- Deadline
- 30 November 2026
All voices and perspectives are welcome. Born there, from there, or only ever told about it: we want to hear from you.
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