Category Archives: Blog

Pre Wedding Shoot 2019: Location Kashmir

Here is a compilation of prewedding shoots that took place in Kashmir in early part of 2019. The credit for this video goes to Weddings by Knottydays, Ombre by Harsheen Jammu, Light Lock Productions, Satellite Video, Tabridals, Mastervisualstudio, RK Wedding Photography, Harry Fashion Foto and World Wedding cinema. Music and vocal credit go to Umer […]

In Last 15 Years, Kashmir Was Most Searched on February 15, 2019

Whether it is floods, earthquakes, gruesome killings or massive protests, Kashmir has always been in news. Kashmir on google, is not only searched by people in India or Pakistan but worldwide. We wanted to find out that when and how much did the world search for Kashmir in last 15 years. We analyzed the data […]

What Indians Can Learn From Kashmiris

Usually Indians always try to tell Kashmiris what to do or what to learn from them, so here we present few things which Indians can try to learn from Kashmiris. Stand for your own people When Burhan Wani was killed (terrorist for some, martyr for others) we rallied behind him for days. When 17 year […]

Books By Young Kashmiris That You Should Read

Be the CEO You Always Wanted to Marry Author: Insha S Qazi This book provides a step to step approach to living with greater courage and helps in the foundation of self-leadership and entrepreneurship for women. Buy here Hijras of Kashmir Author: Dr. Aijaz Ahmad Bund Buy here The Light Author: Sadiya Bilal Sadiya Bilal […]

Story of a Non Kashmiri Lady in Love With a Kashmiri

This is a user submitted article. On the banks of Dal there was an old lady with wrinkles on her face and stick in her hand. She had worn spectacles too. She removed her thick glass spectacles and was looking at the Shikara and moved her eyesight upwards looking at the sky. Her eyes were […]

Meet The Designer Behind Viral Kashmiri Whatsapp Stickers

Tell us about yourself My name is Ghazal Qadri. I was born and brought up in Barzulla, Srinagar. My father is a retired government official while my mother is currently posted as Chief Medical Officer, Srinagar. I did my schooling from Mallinson Girls School and finished my Higher Secondary School at MGD school, Jaipur in the […]

List of Kashmir Wedding Videographers and Photographers

If you are planning for a wedding shoot in Kashmir below list of wedding photographers will be helpful for you. The list shows major players only while there are many other numerous photographers and videographers in Kashmir. Tips Negotiate well with them. Ask about the camera which they will use Take in writing when the […]

Read the Story Behind the Unique Pheran Photoshoot held in Los Angeles

Article by Sumaya Teli ‘Sumaya Teli is a British Kashmiri now living in the USA with her husband and three children. She is founder and writer at mamanushka.com ~ a popular lifestyle blog rooted in experiences of being a western global Muslim, Woman and Mother. Recently I photographed some pherans on the beach! This cool […]

There is a Mermaid in Dal Lake! Here’s Why…

Jamie Dewolf a writer, performer, film director from Oakland, CA and Iara Mandyn, an award-winning model and performer who specializes in underwater work from Oakland, CA, ventured into Kashmir in early June 2018. They had told no one the actual reason for visiting Kashmir. Jamie says “Iara and I were flying to Kashmir in with a […]

Meet Neetu Jalali A Rainawari Girl Who Talks About Her ‘Zafran Couture’ in London

Tell us about yourself My name is Neetu Jalali. I am from one of the most beautiful places in this world called ‘Kashmir’, I am originally from Rainawari and residing in London these days with my small family here. I did part of my schooling from M.Dass Public School, Kathi Darwaza, Srinagar and then part […]

Known as Hatim Tai of Kashmir, This Man Was Once The Richest Kashmiri

The Sopore town of North Kashmir is known by the epithet ‘Chota London’ since ages now. It’s said to represent the three R’s : 1. Rub (Mud/Silt/Soil) 2. Raeda (Horse Carts) 3. Ropai (Money) Rub represents the rawness and simplicity of the place. Horse carts, locally called ‘Raeda’ were once upon a time a decent […]

How This Fisheries Graduate From Kashmir Started His Aquatic Business

Tell us about yourself I am Saqib Ahmad, a fisheries graduate from SKUAST Kashmir. I was born in a family with good number of educationists but no Govt employment. I studied upto my 10th class from Lyceum Public School Mattan Anantnag. I was an average student throughout my carrier but I always knew about myself […]

Read The Love Story of This Kashmiri Boy and This Brahmin Girl Who Met On Facebook

Tell us about yourself Hi, I am Anita Zahoor a 29 year old makeup artist living in Auckland, New Zealand. I was born into a Brahmin family in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E in 1988, to a Maharashtrian father (Uday Patil) from Mumbai and a Konkani mother (Shamala Bhandarkar) from Karnataka. I lived in the U.A.E for […]

The New Collection By This Kashmiri Designer is Just Stunning

My name is Sana Sheikh. I was born and brought up in Kashmir. After finishing my higher secondary, I went to Delhi for my graduation in fashion design and later on went to Milan for an advanced course in fashion image and styling from the prestigious Istituto Marangoni. This is something I wanted to do […]

Meet These Kashmiri Siblings Behind Sheen – The Luxury Label

Tell us about yourself We are Arjumand (Dia) and Murtaza, siblings from the valley of Kashmir. Arjumand studied Aircraft Engineering and then went on to launch her own firm in Pune that specializes in Learning and Development. Murtaza runs his own Travel Company. Tell us about your brand  Sheen – The Luxury Label ? Sheen […]

Meet This Mother of 3 Who Wants To Help Kashmiri Kids Retain Their Mother Tongue

Tell us about yourself My name is Zarka Batool. I was born and brought up in Kashmir. I am proud to be from Eidgah Downtown Srinagar. I did my schooling from Presentation Convent School and my medical graduation from Jammu. I moved to England about 15 years ago with my husband. I am a mother […]