Kashmir: The Royal Nut Harvest

by Shoaib Nazir SRINAGAR: As Octobers autumn settles over the misty slopes of Harwan and Shalimar in Srinagar, the annual chestnut (panjaeb gaer) harvest begins. The spiny fruit of tall chestnut trees represents more than a seasonal snack, it is a source of income, tradition, and nutrition for many families. The introduction of chest nuts []