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Blog, Kashmiri Culture, Z

Here are the Things that also Happened in Kashmir in 2016 which You Probably Dont Know

Posted on by Gyawun
kashmir 2016 kashmiri
31
Dec

1. Burhaan Kinu, a Kashmiri photojournalist working with Hindustan Times was awarded the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Award in the Photojournalism category. 2.  Zufa Iqbal won the prestigious Dr APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE award for inventing ‘Namda Rolling Machine’. 3. Jumsheed Hussain a Kashmiri, Executive Director, Credit and Risk Management at Qatar Development Bank was awarded the […]

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Blog, Inspiring Kashmiris

Meet Jasia Iqbal Nowshahri: Kashmiri Artist Who is Clearing Misconceptions about Art

Posted on by Gyawun
Jasia iqbal nowshari
28
Dec

Tell us about yourself? When I was 8, I picked up on a very peculiar habit of sketching what I observed around me. The idea of being able to capture moments on paper always en-kindled joy within me. To begin with my story as you call it, my name is Jasia Iqbal Nowshahri. I’ve done […]

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Blog, Kashmir Travel Guide, Kashmiri Culture

These are the Must-Try Traditional Kashmiri Winter Foods

Posted on by Gyawun
kashmiri winter foods
28
Dec

“Kitchen is considered the heart of a home.”  If this statement is in any case not of a significance in the “fast-food” era prevailing over the world, the Koshur kitchen proves to be true to the quote. Kitchen is truly the heart of a Kashmiri home and how can it not be? It has food […]

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Blog, Inspiring Kashmiris, People

This Kashmiri Guy Released an Album in TELUGU & It’s Just Awesome

Posted on by Gyawun
faisal gul telugu
26
Dec

 Meet Faisal Gul  from Srinagar who is working in ONGC as an Executive Engineer in south India. He says  he is a big time music lover and a part time singer, recently one his  albums got released on YouTube. His song has grossed more than 58K views in two weeks.  The best part is that the […]

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Kashmir Travel Stories, Blog

This Lady from Mumbai visited Kashmir alone and what she experienced was something absolutely beautiful

Posted on by Gyawun
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19
Dec

My name is Bela Desai. I am from Mumbai. It was 10th June 2016 and my birthday. I gifted it to me…from me…an air ticket from Mumbai to Srinagar in coming December. I decided to travel all alone. Though I have two members in my family who belong to army background and it was against […]

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Blog, Kashmir Travel Guide

This Game of Thrones Themed Cafe on Banks Of Dal Lake is a Must Visit

Posted on by Gyawun
dallake cafe winterfell
18
Dec

Tell us something about yourself I am Kamran Nisar, a 26 year old Game of Thrones loyalist. Ummar is a 29 year old Coffee-connoisseur. As a duo, we are the people behind the inception of Winterfell Cafe. Why the theme Game of Thrones? Game of Thrones, a popular television series from the house of HBO […]

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Blog, Kashmiri Culture

This New Year’s Go GREEN with Kashmiri Tilla work

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12
Dec

By Simer Kaur Sethi The New Year’s is here guys, how can we not dress up in our pretty traditional suits, sarees or lehengas. So, I chose this classic Kashmiri tilla work suit. Suit This Kashmiri traditional tilla work suit has an intricate embroidery which is handcrafted by Kashmiri artisans. Dupatta This maroon dupatta is […]

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Blog, Kashmir Travel Guide

Absolutly Stunning Pics of Frozen River Trek in Zanskar valley

Posted on by Gyawun
12
21
Nov
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Blog, Kashmir Travel Stories

My Life in Kashmir by Nitish Thappa

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30
Oct

Author of this article Nitish Thappa was born in Mahraja Bazaar Srinagar, he did his schooling from Khalsa School Magarmal Bagh and then Biscoe school. He did his bachelors from SSM College, Pattan, Kashmir and currently works in Delhi. The streets are deserted, yet crowded. Crowded by the fears of residents and by the pride […]

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Blog, Kashmiri Culture

This is How Kashmiri Handcrafted Work Looks on Celebrities

Posted on by Manan Mushtaq
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29
Oct

From Desi to international celebs lets see how Kashmir fabric and embroidery looks on them. Angelina Jolie wrapped around in a Kashmiri Pashmina shawl Buy Kashmiri Pashmina Shawl and stole online. Rachel Weisz wearing a Pashmina with hand embroidered border Buy Kashmiri Pherans Online on Gyawun Shop here Anushka Sharma in Manish Malhotra Signature look […]

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Blog, Kashmir Travel Guide

These Incredible Pictures of Dal Lake will Amaze You

Posted on by Gyawun
dallake swimming
22
Oct

If not in this moment, where else do you propose to live? Deliver thunder, God If you choose not to talk. May you live like the Lotus. At ease in muddy water When the world turns upside down it’s nice to have someone upside down with you   Good times+ Crazy friends= Amazing memories Thats why […]

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Blog, Inspiring Kashmiris, People

Meet This Kashmiri Chef Who Cooks at 30000 ft Above Sea Level

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chef anayat gyawun
15
Oct

Gyawun interviews Chef Anayat Rahman – Inflight Chef with Etihad Airways . Being among only few inflight chefs in the world, he gets to work with VVIPS and has traveled to almost every major city of the world. His life comes about as an inspiration for others that with little more dedication everything can be […]

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Blog, External Affairs

This Sad Story of a Divorced Couple and Their Adopted Child ‘Kashmir’ Will Break Your Heart

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indiapak
15
Oct

Once upon a time there lived a secret couple India and Pakistan. India lived with her Pupho British India, they couldn’t stop falling in love despite being from different religions. Their love had all those beautiful moments that make this feeling divine. They were happy together but the lady love couldn’t bear a child and […]

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Blog, About Kashmiris

10 Reasons Why Every Kashmiri Should Feel Proud

Posted on by Manan Mushtaq
proud kashmiris
10
Oct

1. We are survivors We have survived massive floods, terrible earthquakes, deadly icy avalanches, killer storms and human atrocities. We have survived a three months long curfew without a break. We have survived without mobile, internet and even electricity for week’s altogether. And still we rise through it all with a greater conviction and zeal. […]

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Blog, Kashmiri Culture, Weddings in Kashmir

10 Pie-Charts That Perfectly Sum Up Kashmiri Weddings

Posted on by Gyawun
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06
Oct

Here are some things which happen before, in and after Kashmiri weddings. When someone says I dint not eat anything When the invitation card clearly mentions lunch will be served at 2PM Why people want you to marry When someone has a grand wedding When someone has a simple wedding In a Kashmiri wedding When […]

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This Kashmiri Woman’s Reply is a Must Read for Everyone Who Thinks He/She Knows about Kashmir Conflict

Posted on by Gyawun
kashmiri woman
28
Aug

This reply came on Quora to a question ” Is it not unfair to downplay suffering’s of Kashmiri muslims by playing the Pandit victim card?”  by a Kashmiri namely Andrea Khan. Here is her reply: It is very unfair to downplay the sufferings of the Muslim Kashmiris, playing the Pandit victim card. A straight answer to your […]

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On The Day of Kashmir’s Azadi, This Will Happen

Posted on by Gyawun
Arnab
21
Aug

Kashmiris will celebrate- Jashne Azadi Arnab Goswami will be like  Kashmiris will declare free vacations for every non Kashmiri who had supported their Azadi And some people will be like While Kashmiris will be busy welcoming Kashmiri Pandits Indian & Pakistani trolls will be like While Kashmiris would have 24×7 electricity and free water Their neighbors who love […]

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