Tell us about yourself My name is Naveed Siraj. I was born in Srinagar (KMR) into a very reputed family who were first retailers of shoes in the valley after the fur trade was banned by the government of India. We still have a shoe store on Residency Road by the name of Leatherlands. […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Here are few things Kashmiri moms say usually
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 […]
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 […]
Gyawun talks to Pashtosh, a startup that likens Kashmiri apparel and jewellery to wearable art. Tell us about yourself? I am Furqan Shawl founder of Pashtosh.com . I completed my education from Burn Hall and hold a bachelor of commerce degree in computer science from Hyderabad. I really wanted to take brand “Kashmir” to a new […]
Tell us about you? I am a first generation entrepreneur (25) who started Kashmir Box around four and a half years back when I was 20 with Kashif Khan who later moved out of the venture. I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was 17. Who is your startup (Kashmir Box) aimed at? Kashmir box on […]
I started writing at a very early age. The first piece of writing that I could remember having written is a letter to Allah. I was 11 years old and my father was confined to bed rest as he complained of prolapsed disc. I could not see my father like this and thought of conveying […]
At 23 he has trained professionals in various corporates across India and worked with some of the best global companies. Yasir Zahoor Rather is a living inspiration! Yasir is an Engineer by Education, Digital Marketer by Profession, Speaker/Trainer by passion & Entrepreneur by Choice. He is the co-founder of one of the top sports Ecommerce […]
By Archana Dhar Thoughts are gushing in and every memory wants to come alive in a hurry, craving for singular attention. One memory leads to another and so on, culminating in an endless stream of images. Notwithstanding the importance of this memoir to others, I am sure most people who spent their early childhood in […]
Meet Ain Wani, final year MBBS student from Rajbagh Srinagar. She has studied from Presentation Convent. She has participated in various writing competitions including the one held by The Greater Kashmir in which she awarded with cash reward. She has also worked with Kashmir Scan as a columnist. But the best part of her work […]
Aqeel is from Kupwara living currently in Rawalpora in Srinagar and pursuing civil engineering. He is a self taught artist who is proud to be born as a Kashmiri sketch artist. And guess from where does he gets requests to make skecthes? From Salman Khanz offical page, from Amir Khan, Hritik Roshan,Karan Kundra and Yuvika […]
Meet Imran Jan born and bought up in Kashmir. He loved plants since he was a kid He always used to make things out of junk , so one day he had an idea of putting plants in containers which people would normally throw away . Terrariums are plants enclosed in containers and are like […]
Meet Sanna Hijabsta Naq better known as Hijabsta. She is a Kashmiri-American fashion enthusiast and personal stylist. Here is what she has to say about Being a personal stylist, I love creating looks for people and being a fashion enthusiast my love and passion for our beautiful intricate Koshur khome grows even deeper. I believe […]
Do you have a Kashmiri Shawl? Or do you want to buy a Kashmiri shawal? Here are different ways you can wear Kashmiri Shawals
Were you wondering whats so special about Kashmiri Shawals and also why are they expensive. This video will clear your doubts. Look at the hardwork, time and concentration that goes behind each real Kashmiri Shawl
Here this 16 year old boy from Kashmir singing Humari Adhuri Kahani. #awesome
