Danial Shah

An ethnographic study of tea-drinking through history and across cultures offers fascinating stories for tea-lovers Published 04 Mar, 2018 07:04am

Weapons manufacturing may have slowed down after the military operation in the region but traditions still endure Published 05 Nov, 2017 06:45am

One supportive father’s initiative has set a precedent for girls to attend a boys’ school Updated 28 May, 2017 08:39am

An unconventional community initiative in Tharparkar goes a long way to ensure children attend school Updated 09 Apr, 2017 11:29am

The one thing connecting the Himalayas with the Arabian Sea is a cup of steaming tea Updated 03 Apr, 2017 07:38pm

A gurdwara-turned-public library is a place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city and an important historical Updated 05 Mar, 2017 11:08am

Temperatures that dip well below freezing point, threat of snowy landslides blocking roads and a very long journey Updated 14 Nov, 2016 05:15pm

The Khojak Tunnel is largely forgotten but is an essential part of the subcontinent’s history Published 23 Oct, 2016 06:34am

As climate changes, so do the lives of the people. Sadly, those most vulnerable are the ones who contribute the least. Updated 25 Jul, 2016 09:09am

Out here on the boathouses, every day, life begins with the sunrise and every day, with the sun, it sets. Updated 16 Jul, 2015 02:38pm

The tombs are a symmetrical wonder, made of red bricks, blue glazed tiles, arched doors and small windows. Published 03 May, 2015 01:06pm

The love story of a British Indian Army soldier who fell in love with a Burmese girl during his tenure in Burma. Updated 23 Apr, 2015 03:43pm

Memon Masjid puts out 250-300 free iftar meals, serving around 1000-1200 people everyday. Updated 28 Jul, 2014 02:23pm

A man in Quetta can make your dreams come true in just 30 minutes. Updated 04 Jul, 2014 02:53pm

A man at a photo studio in Quetta can make your dreams come true in just 30 minutes. Updated 03 Jul, 2014 12:41pm

Stranded and running low on cash, Danial Shah decides to go with the flow and ends up making a discovery Published 04 May, 2014 07:26am

Any mention of Kalash and our thoughts drift towards people practising polytheism. The images we visualise are of... Published 19 Jan, 2014 07:58am

The signboard that I saw three years ago on the main Karakoram highway, showing directions to the Danyor Rock, had... Published 20 Oct, 2013 08:44am

As I inched forward to sneak out from my sleeping bag and unzipped my tent, the beauty of the scene before me had an almost celestial aura of a fantasy world. Published 10 Mar, 2013 08:32am

The Kalash valley is a world in itself; it almost cajoles you into keeping away from the chaotic outside life. Updated 09 Oct, 2012 11:28am