As spring arrives in Kashmir, the Badamwari Garden, also known as Badam Vaer in Srinagar, is witnessing a surge in visitors, drawn by the breathtaking bloom of almond trees.

Indian almond milk, or "badam doodh" as it's often referred to in Hindi, is a rich and incredibly creamy drink. It's typically made with a higher fat milk, and many like to add in a bit of cream ...

Activist Tyagaraj Mityantha told TOI: "On Tuesday night, after Kadu Badami (Indian almond) trees were chopped, someone questioned it and alerted me overnight. They stopped it and escaped." ...

The 200-year-old Indian almond tree shades the village road beside the bell tower. The tree's thick trunk shows signs of centuries of growth. This tree once witnessed villagers bidding farewell to ...