Monthly Archives: April 2016

14 Things You’ll Definitely Miss About Kashmir When You are Not In Kashmir

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1. I miss the swaying Poplar trees and the majestic Chinars standing tall and proud. I miss the rustling sound its leaves make when you walk over a carpet of them in autumn. 2. I miss looking at the Shankra Charya temple, sitting by my favorite place in my room near the window.If you’re a […]

This British Girl of Kashmiri Origin is Taking HIJAB To Next Level

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Mehreen Amjad, a British born entrepreneur of Kashmiri origins, found a gap in the retail market for modest clothing. With the launch of Coco Hijab London, she solved this problem. In this interview, she tells Gyawun about Coco Hijab’s background, the company’s no-model policy and why diversity is important. Tell us about yourself. My name […]

This Kashmiri Student “Mrinalini Raina” in Sweden Needs Your Vote

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“With our thoughts, we make the world” A believer of the above written line, I am Mrinalini Raina a Kashmiri student pursuing my Masters in Sweden. Pragmatic, occasional optimist, blogger with an interest in history and reading partly defines me. My friend and I have participated in a competition presenting the uniqueness of our campus […]

My name is Amarpreet Kour Dutta , I am a Proud Kashmiri Sikh Girl

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I am 28 years old, and I was born in Kashmir, in a small village called Saidwani, District Budgam. My father hailed from same district from another village called Gohlar. We moved to Jammu in 1991 just for 2-3 months but suddenly the scenario there in Kashmir changed like anything so we decided to stay […]

“Tehri” the Spirit of Kashmiriyat by Saba M Nazki

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The “Yamberzal” like golden hues of the humble rice, cooked with a tinge of mustard oil, salt, aromatic turmeric and colours of fate will make a true Kashmiri automatically turn to the name “Tehri”. In the nostalgic markets of downtown, uptown colonies and far away mountains, “Tehri” is something that can be the epitome of […]

Meet This Kashmiri Who is Serving Wazwan in Traditonal Way Through Khyen Chyen

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Ask any Kashmiri, and it is clear that the culture is very focused on food. While its consumption is approached with much fanfare and relish, the production of food is treated with a high degree of respect. Recipes from traditional Kashmiri cuisine, referred to as Wazwan, is a closely guarded secret passed along in a […]

Meet Junaid Shahdhar – Man Who Wants to Bring Kashmiri Pashmina into the Global Luxury Market

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Gyawun talks to Phamb, a startup looking to bring Kashmiri pashmina into the global luxury market Tell us about yourself My name is Junaid Shahdhar. I am an MBA graduate from Kashmir University and have been in the family business since my undergraduate studies. This  year, I founded Phamb. Phamb is a pashmina fashion house which […]