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About Karvaan india

We believe stories deserve more than headlines.

Karvaan India is a cultural and publishing initiative based in Delhi. We began with a simple belief: the most meaningful stories are often the ones that don’t make the front page.

Reading room with books and lamps

Our work isn’t built around trends. It’s built around curiosity.

WHAT WE DO

Journalism first. Everything else grows from it.

We don’t see journalism as separate from culture.

A reported story leads to a public conversation. A conversation becomes a workshop. A workshop inspires new readers. Readers build a library. The library creates a community.

Everything we do is connected.

Asad Ashraf

Founder & Director

Three pillars

A place where culture is lived, shared, and preserved.

Community

Karvaan brings together readers, writers, artists, students, researchers, and neighbours through walks, workshops, conversations, and a shared love for ideas.

Stories

From long-form journalism and documentaries to books, interviews, and public discussions, we document the people, histories, and cultures that deserve to be remembered.

Heritage

We believe history belongs in everyday life. Through heritage walks, language programmes, and our community library, we keep the stories of places, people, and traditions alive for future generations.

The curators

Advisory Board

Tanveer Fazal

Professor & Author

Max Krammer

Film Make & Scholar

Ambrien Alqadr

Film Producer

Aditya Menon

Journalist

Anand Vivek Taneja

Professor

Abhishek Majumdar

Professor

Tanzil Rahman

Entrepreneur