When we talk about floating markets, we always think about the ones in countries like Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. But do you know that India too has some prominent floating markets, including one in Srinagar? The floating vegetable market on the Dal came into existence as a means of sustenance for communities that were living on or near the famous lake. WION's correspondent Johan Castell visited the scenic market. What's more, he even managed to sell some fresh vegetables. Watch this story for more.

Kashmir Connect: Dal Lake's floating wonders

American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow famously said, “music is the universal language of mankind". It's a motto that Kashmiri singing sensation Nargis Khatoon lives by. Our correspondent Johan Castell travelled to Srinagar to meet the songstress from the valley.

Kashmir Connect: Meet a singing sensation from the valley

WION's Johan Castell travels to Kashmir to meet a social media singing sensation, experience the floating vegetable market, and indulge in some online retail therapy.

Kashmir Connect: A WION special series

Irfana Zargar is on a mission to spread menstrual hygiene awareness in the valley. She uses her own funds to distribute free sanitary products to women in need. Meet the menstrual health champion on 'Kashmir connect'.

Meet the 'Padwoman of Kashmir' | Kashmir Connect

If you've ever made a trip to Kashmir, chances are you've also visited the Dal - the lake has been part of folklore, besides being integral to tourism and recreation in the region. However, despite numerous efforts to save it, the world-famous water body has shrunk to an alarming extent. Joining the fight to save the dal is an 8- year-old eco-warrior from the valley. WION correspondent johan castell travels to srinagar to meet Jannat Tariq.

An 8-year-old's mission to save the Dal lake | Kashmir Connect

An 11-year-old Kashmiri kickboxing champion. An 8-year-old girl trying to save the Dal Lake. An inspiring woman who is spreading menstrual hygiene awareness in the Valley. Watch the stories of these young achievers, this week on Kashmir Connect, a WION special series that brings to you Voices of Hope from the Valley. Meet the youth who are building a better Kashmir.

She started kickboxing when she was just 5 years old and went on to become a champion in her chosen sport. Tajamul Islam is 11 years old now and has set up her own sports academy in Kashmir. this young achiever is shattering stereotypes and she packs quite a punch. in our special series 'Kashmir connect' starting today, our correspondent Johan Castell travels to Kashmir to bring you these voices of hope from the valley. let's watch the inspiring story of Tajamul Islam.

Kashmir connect: Tajamul Islam, World kickboxing champion from Kashmir | Wion special series

Kashmir Connect: A WION special series that brings to you Voices of Hope from the Valley. Meet the youth who are building a better Kashmir. Today at 8:00 PM.

Kashmir Connect: A WION special series that brings to you Voices of Hope from the Valley

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Kashmir Connect: Dal Lake's floating wonders

Kashmir Connect: Meet a singing sensation from the valley

Kashmir Connect: A WION special series

Meet the 'Padwoman of Kashmir' | Kashmir Connect

An 8-year-old's mission to save the Dal lake | Kashmir Connect

Kashmir Connect: A WION special series

Kashmir connect: Tajamul Islam, World kickboxing champion from Kashmir | Wion special series

Kashmir Connect: A WION special series that brings to you Voices of Hope from the Valley