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Jun
Jun
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Jun
Jun
Look at this amazing time-lapse of Kashmir
06
Jun
Jun
This how Kashmiri carpets are made.
05
Jun
Jun
While most kids stick with selfies and Facebooking , some young entrepreneurs take their business much further. Gyawun talks to Abrar Yaseen Mattoo and Sheikh Uzair Hussain, two 16 year old valley boys who were not afraid to jump into entrepreneurship at an early age . Tell us about yourself We are two teenagers with a spirit […]
05
Jun
Jun
Gyawun plunges into the creative minds and aesthetic sense of 7 upcoming artists of Kashmir.Here they share their anecdotes with us. 1. Maria Mehraj Maria Mehraj (23 year old) born in Baramulla, Kashmir. She is currently pursuing BBA- MBA. She is a sketch artist (pencil artist and photo artist). Her sketches are notable for their […]
04
Jun
Jun
As he is going to complete his Masters in Business Administration (MBA), ‘SYED TAJAMUL IMRAN’, a well known Students Activist, writes a letter addressed to his Parents miles away from his home. He resolves to make his dream come true soon In-Sha-Allah. Dear Beloved ABBU & AMMI, With your prayers and my hard work am […]
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May
May
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May
May
Sub: Dont Listen To Media, Visit Kashmir Dear Sir/ Madam, “Don’t go to Kashmir, there is a lot of tension and terrorism”. That’s the one-liner used to cancel many trips to Kashmir-The paradise on Earth! The perception of the people to give such a verdict, without even travelling to the place is continuously shaped by a […]
Blog, Inspiring Kashmiris
Meet Uzma Nawchoo: Kashmiri Artist/Activist who Paints With Both Hands at the Same Time
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May
May
Tell us about yourself I was born in Kashmir. I did my schooling at Mallinson School, Srinagar and after that I did Bachelors in Science and Bachelors in apparel design and visual art from Kashmir University and JD Institute of Fashion Technology Delhi respectively. Although I belong to a family of engineers and doctors I […]
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May
May
1. Beauty Kashmiri women are beyond beautiful. Almost every woman in Kashmir is above average when it comes to beauty. There is beauty in their simplicity and in their sophistication. 2. Maazrath Our women are the most hospitable creatures ever born on the face of this planet. They are very friendly and generous when it comes to […]
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May
May
Bushra and Uzam Ahmad are from Kashmir. Previously they had reached first round of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challange. Currently they are studying. Lyrics Ha AAshqa TssoroRashka Karithas dewana TayPanoon Aasith Chuk Tsa Laagan Begaana TayBumbro Yemberzal dar bad chey praran tayKya chukh tsa chadanNalya gye ashqa zolana tayShama ta pompur dray laagith yaaran […]
Blog, Inspiring Kashmiris, People
Meet These Deaf and Mute Artisans from Kashmir Who Can Carve Anything With Great Perfection
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May
May
Meet Abdul Ahad Muran and Mohammad Yusuf Muran, artisans from Kashmir who carve things from one piece of wood without any joint with great accuracy and perfection. Their work has been recognized internationally but guess what? Abdul Ahad is deaf and Mohammad Yusuf is mute. They have not let their disability to come in the […]
16
May
May
Video credit: Suhail Mir This video features highlights from Kashmir Gathering in North America 2016
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If Carly Rae Jepsen’s – Call Me Maybe Had Been Shot in Kashmir. This Is What It Would’ve Looked Like
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May
May
Carly Rae Jepsen’s song Call Me May Be is quite a popular song. But if it was shot in Kashmir in 90’s it would have looked different. Hold your breath for this epic video!
10
May
May
Tell us about yourself. Our names are Omaira Qayoom Khan and Binish Bashir Khan. Omaira: After doing my schooling from Netaji memorial School I went to Higher Secondary Kothi Bagh. I did my gradation from Women’s College M.A Road. It was during my B.Ed at Sarfaraz College I met Binish. Binish: I am an alumina […]
08
May
May
Thank you mom: 1. For feeding me with more than I could eat and for eating what I left on the plate. 2. For that one piece of mutton/chicken that was left in the bowl which you forced me to it by saying that you dont feel like eating non veg today or your stomach is […]
08
May
May
1. It has photo studio with SLR’s SSMD (School Of Fashion & Design), new institute by SSM Group of Colleges has a full scale photo studio, furnished with SLR’s to photograph anything from a miniature product to a fashion model. Now no one will joke about you buying DSLR and starting your FB Page 😛 2. The […]
Blog, Inspiring Kashmiris, People
People Used to Laugh on His Stammer. But Now He Gets Paid for His Every Word
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May
May
They laughed at me and made fun of me bullied me without even realizing the trauma I was going through and that was the day I decided to keep this to myself no matter how much pain it causes me no matter how much of hurt I go through I had to keep it myself, […]
05
May
May
My name is Nitin Bafna I am from Mumbai, India. I was on a vacation with my wife and 3 year old daughter in Kashmir in 2015. After spending a good time in Kashmir, we left for Jammu from Pahalgam, Kashmir. But unfortunately on the way as we reached Qazigund our daughter got really sick, […]
01
May
May
Our recent Facebook study of Kashmiri facebook pages found out a top 10 list of most engaging Kashmiri pages on Facebook. By engagement we mean how many people reacted, commented & shared content of these pages. This does not take into account page likes, as their are pages which have lakhs of likes but very […]
01
May
May
The product of a business family, Ufair Ahmed has a knack to spotting business opportunities that have to do with transport. Here, he tells Gyawun about his many ventures, the obstacles he has overcome and why patience is crucial virtue to doing business in Kashmir. Tell us about yourself. My name is Ufair Ahmed and […]
Blog, Kashmir Travel Guide
14 Things You’ll Definitely Miss About Kashmir When You are Not In Kashmir
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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