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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
