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 […]
Take a joy ride in a Shikara in Dal Lake Take a look at the panoramic view of Dal Lake from Taj Vivanta Offers 15% cash back on Yatra with Airtel Money and Payment bank Flat 10% off on MakeMyTrip on domestic flights. Use code MMTSPECIAL Take a sunbath on Sukoon Houseboat Feel the peace […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
My name is Neha. I am from Bhopal. I met my husband who is a Kashmiri in Dubai, while we both were working there in 2009. We got married in 2010 and currently based in Doha. Here is my experience when I first went to Kashmir…………………. That day the sudden drop in cabin pressure made […]
Tell us about yourself Myself Kanika, born and brought-up in Bhopal and married to a Kashmiri , so I am a Kashmiri Bride and a true Bhopali. I am a software engineer and also have a degree in fashion designing. I also run a blog under the label MASHIYAT. How did you convince your parents to […]
Srinagar: Through A Tourist’s Eyes by Ruman Hamdani This short film is about an Italian girl’s trip to Kashmir and her stay with a Kashmiri family. Watch Srinagar: Through A Tourist’s Eyes here Firaaq by Hyder Habib This short film is a fictional story about separation. Watch Firaaq here Children of Conflict by Majid Imtiyaz Children of conflict […]
In Kashmir, we might have the worst health infrastructure, but we have got very good doctors. The Kashmiri doctors have proven their excellence in every corner of the world but unfortunately we are not able to gauge their worth. Be it the present day situation of fighting Covid 19 or any other health emergency that […]
Shoot: Post-engagement pre-wedding shoot Couple: Pearl & Rupinder Location: Srinagar – Lalit / Dal Lake / Pari Mahal Date: Nov 2017 Photographer: Cheema Karan Cheema Photography can be contacted at +91 – 9988236033 or [email protected] Check other places to have a pre or post wedding shoot in Kashmir.
What is Tilla embroidery? Tilla Embroidery is one of the most celebrated Kashmiri handicrafts. It is done on women’s garments to give a royal look. It is done with help of silver or gold threads. Tilla designs are done on the lower neck, cuffs, and lower border of the garment Earlier tilla work was done […]
Last autumn when Paras and Sonam visited Kashmir, on last day after visiting all tourist places some locals recommended them to visit Naseem Bagh area. As they reached Naseem Bagh they felt like they were transported to some other world, world made of hues of yellow and orange all over. They then and their decided […]
This winter satisfy your wanderlust at Gulmarg. 1. Source Instagram Look at this lovely view at your breakfast. 2. Meghana Sridhar If you just want to relax 3. Everything looks like this 4. Afnan Habib And if you like snow, well we have great news for you: There is a lot of snow in Gulmarg […]
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) which released their annual data for all crimes documented in 2016, state of J&K recorded no crime against foreigners in 2016 & 2015. As per the report, 382 crimes were committed against foreigners in India out of which 154 were committed in Delhi itself and overall the […]
Interview by Siyam Farhat Tell us about yourself My nsme is JAFFAR RATHER. I come from a usual poor family in Kishtawar. We are 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Our dad was the only earning hand we had. He worked as a mason in the nearby areas. I am the eldest among my siblings. I […]
Kashmir has a love-hate relationship (or just hate) with power/bijli/light – whatever you call it. As soon as winter sets in, power starts playing hide and seek with people. It seems Darbar Move is meant for electricity, the Secretariat just follows, perfectly summed up by the twitter user, Mehreen Alam. https://twitter.com/MehreenAlam_/status/925034198607335424 But the real champion today […]
Tell us about yourself I’m Abid Elahi from Machowa, Baghi Mehtab. I have done my high schooling from B.K Pora Govt School. I moved to Delhi to complete my Computer Hardware and Networking Diploma for 3 years from Jetking Computer Hardware and Networking Institute Gurgaon and CCNA & CCNP certification from Koeing Bangalore. I’ve also […]
Tell us about yourself? My name is Taliyah Malik. I’m a mother of a very beautiful son who is 2 and half years old. I’m from Rajbagh, Kashmir and I did my initial schooling from there and later from Tiny Tots. Jammu. After my 12th standard, I completed my engineering & soon got a job […]
Kashmir valley is considered the home to hundreds of high altitude lakes, the most popular among them are Gangabal, NundKol, Tarsar, Marsar, Kirshensar, Vishensar, Gadsar, Shirasar, Shishnag, Kaunsarnag, Alapather and Dudhsaretc. In the past, just a few dozens of lakes were known to the people but after extensive exploration by the members of J&K Mountaineering […]
Interview by Mehvish M Tell us about yourself? I’m Tehmeena Rizvi. I’m 22 years old. I’ve done Bachelors in Business Administration and right now preparing for civil service examinations. My father is a businessman and my brother is also dealing with the same business with him. How did you become part of the MeToo campaign? […]
Interview by Manan M Tell us about yourself My name is Marc Schroeder. I was born on the 7th of October 1978 in South Africa. At school, the subjects I loved most were History and English. However, as is the case within most middle-class families, I was subject to the encouragement to study business. I […]
Interview by Sidra Nazir Tell us about yourself My name is Iram Mehraj hailing from Peerbagh, Srinagar. I did my Post graduation in Biotechnology from Bangalore University and later B.Ed. from Kashmir University. I started working at Max healthcare, Delhi and later at SKAUST-K. I am passionate about cooking and other time I am into […]
Tell us about yourself My name is Stanislas Giroux. I am a French medical student, about to graduate in a year in the neuro-rehabilitation field. I try to explore foreign countries, mostly focussing on misunderstood places, such as the Middle-East. My goal is to make people change the perception about these places which they have […]
Tell us about yourself My name is Ghulam Rasool. I am what they call as Manzimyor. I am basically from Khan Sahab, Budgam but I currently live in Alochi Bagh, Srinagar. I have two sons and four daughters. All of them are married. Earlier in my professional life, I stayed in Srinagar as my home […]
Ingredients: Lal Mirchi Powder 1 kg Chopped Shallot Wild Onion( Pa’raan in Kashmiri) Species mixed ( Badi illachi, aBdyaan, Cloves etc all chopped) Oil Garlic 1.5 kg It depends on u how much want to make. Preparation: First clean the garlic and dry for a day. Next day chop garlic to make a paste and […]