Mehar Zargar

1 month ago | medium.com | Mehar Zargar

Mehar zargar·Follow5 min read·--Rubaitul Azad Working In His Studio (Photo: Mehar Zargar/Medium)A Candid Conversation with Rubaitul Azad on Pioneering Kashmir’s Gig Economy!In 2020, the idea of earning money from home was still new to many. The COVID-19 pandemic introduced the concept of work-from-home and freelancing to the masses. However, very few people know that long before this shift, Rubaitul Azad was already Leading the way for freelancing in Kashmir.

1 month ago | youthkiawaaz.com | Mehar Zargar

1 month ago | youthkiawaaz.com | Mehar Zargar

Jun 13, 2024 | twocircles.net | Mehar Zargar

Mehar Zargar, TwoCircles.net Srinagar: Amidst the picturesque scenery of Doodhpathri in Jammu Kashmir’s Budgam district, where lush meadows meet flowing streams, a remarkable story unfolds. Here, dozens of women entrepreneurs run stalls, serving up not just delicious food but also breaking barriers and setting examples.

Feb 25, 2024 | thequint.com | SAFOORA HILAL |Mehar Zargar

Inside a workshop filled with the scent of clay, 35-year-old artisan Mohd Ayoub Dar from Charar-e-Sharief in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district skillfully weaves intricate patterns into a kangri, a traditional earthen pot wrapped in wickerwork. His time-worn hands move rhythmically, displaying Dar's decades-long skill and understanding of the cultural significance of each kangri. The age-old vessel is known for creating warmth for the local community in harsh winters.