A Forgotten Kashmiri Pandit Temple in Pakistan’s Gujrat !
A recent find by Kashmir Rechords—a rare Urdu directory of Kashmiri Pandits from 1924-1934—has uncovered a forgotten chapter of history,…
The Judge Who Stood for Justice, Now Awaits His Own!
Thirty-five years ago, on November 4, 1989, Judge Neelkanth Ganjoo’s body lay unattended—an unsettling reminder of the fear that gripped…
Meet The Youngest Voice from 1947 Muzaffarabad Massacre!
(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat)* In October 1947, as three-year-old Jaswant Singh lay in his grandmother’s arms, he had little idea…
When Two Raos Had Planned the Return of Kashmiri Pandits!
A 1996 Plan by Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Governor Gen K.V. Krishna Rao to Bring Back Exiled Kashmiri…
Restoring Roots: Domicile Certificates to Muzaffarabad Massacre Survivors
(By: Dr Rajesh Bhat)* In a historic and emotional move, Jammu and Kashmir Government has begun issuing Domicile Certificates to…
Gurudwara at Patiala: A Beacon for the Survivors of Muzaffarabad Massacre
This Gurudwara stands as a reminder not just of the partition but of the enduring human spirit in the face…
A Fallen Star: The Tragic Story of Dr. Deepak Mathu, IPS
What makes this story even more heartbreaking is that it wasn’t terrorists from across the border who claimed Dr. Mathu’s…
Annie Besant’s Warning to Kashmiri Pandits in 1903!
Besant’s letter warned that without swift action, missionaries could seize the opportunity to establish their own college, steering Kashmiri youth…
Kashmiri Pandit Martyrs, C/o Rajinder Park Jammu
(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat)* Every year on September 14, Kashmiri Pandits observe Martyrdom Day to remember their leaders and loved…
Lal Ded Chair Remains Unfulfilled: A Govt, UGC Promise in Limbo
Four years after the government’s announcement, the Lal Ded Chair remains unrealized, casting a shadow over efforts to honor Kashmir’s…
Maharaja Hari Singh’s `Minister-in-Waiting’ !
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the intricate history of Kashmir, many individuals have left indelible marks, though their names may not…
Janmashtami in Kashmir’s Tumultuous 1990s
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Circa 1991: In the tranquil yet troubled village of Batgund, Handwara,Kashmir nestled in the scenic district of…
Kashmir’s Forgotten Doctor Who Served Before Ali Jan’s Birth
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the rich tapestry of Kashmir’s medical history, few names shine as brightly as that of Dr.…
Miru Pandit: Guardian of Kashmir’s Legacy during Mughal Era
Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the annals of Kashmir's rich history, few figures stand out as vividly as Miru Pandit, a…
Shiva’s Forgotten Spring in North Kashmir!
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Nestled in the mountainous Zaingir Belt of North Kashmir lies the village of Shiva, a place rich…
From Kashmir’s Orphan to Lahore’s Builder
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the early 19th century, the picturesque valleys of Kashmir were devastated by a series of merciless…
Rediscovering the Lost Artists of the Kashmiri Ramayana
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the heart of Kashmir, a unique version of the Ramayana stands as a testament to the…
Dogra Legacy: From Cultural Fairs to Military Prowess
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In a fascinating glimpse into the past, a rare edition of Captain A.H. Bingley's book "Dogras" provides…
Dashaar: Kashmir’s Rare but Forgotten Maha Kumbh!
(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat*) Shadipur Kashmir Dashaar, often likened to the revered Purna Kumbh Mela, used to be a unique…
Kashmiri Bank Limited Faizabad: Kashmiri Pandit’s Financial Revolution in 1900 !
(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat*)In a remarkable revelation by Kashmir Rechords, a hidden chapter of Kashmiri Pandit excellence has come to light,…
Kashmir’s Prime Minister and his Sex Manual!
(KASHMIR RECHORDS EXCLUSIVE) Kashmir has been a fertile ground for numerous contributions to the world in various fields, including art,…
Who Were Royal Elephants of Dogra Kings?
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Once a place for keeping Royal Elephants, it is now a famous Sabzi Mandi (Vegetable Market) of…
Dogri’s Unsung Hero: Basant Ram `Basant’
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Dogri poet Basant Ram `Basant’ is another unsung hero about whom very little is known. Despite considering…
A Lanka in Kashmir!
( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) It sounds incredible but it is a fact that Lanka exists in Kashmir! Situated on the…
When Jammu & Kashmir had Its Own Currency Notes!
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The Erstwhile Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir had the unique distinction of having its own currency…
The Unheard Sati Namah by Pt. Birbal Kachru
( By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* Continuing the tradition of according glory to Persian, the court language of the Mughals in…
Lest We Forget—Nadimarg Massacre
This newspaper cutting of Dateline March 25, 2003 is sufficient to recall what had happened that fateful day in Nadimarg…
Bel Tai Madal—Men Behind It
The genre of Leela poetry in Kashmiri literature is said to have evolved from ``Vachun’’ and we notice a boost…
Catastrophe: When over 9,000 Kashmiri Pandits died at Harmukh Ganga!
( By: K R Ishan) Kashmiri Pandits have suffered a lot at the hands of tyrants! Even Nature has been…
Use of Dogri in Medieval Era
( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive in connection with International Mother Language Day) Even as Dogri was included in the Eighth Schedule…
Shankha Lipi findings at Akhnoor, Bhaderwah
Shankha Lipi, also known as "Conch Script" or "Shell Script", is a term used by scholars to describe ornate spiral…
Plane crash in J&K at `Dog’s Horn’
Kashmir Rechords Exclusive A piece of tragic history lies buried under picturesque area of Kulgam, Kashmir district’s snow covered Houen…
Lata Mangeshkar’s Dogri Songs and Her Jammu Visit
February 6, 2024 marks the second death anniversary of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who had a musical connection with the…
Englishman’s 1847 visit to Baba Rishi, Bhadarkali Shrines
(Sair-e-Kashmir Concluding Part ) ( By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo**) Kashmir Rechords in its previous five blogs had mentioned Englishman Mr. Winter Bedim’s…
A Meadow in Kashmir where Aurel Stein worked on Rajatarangini
(By: R. C Ganjoo)* Ever since I took up journalism as my profession in 1982, I had been keenly…
State Subject to Domicile: The Journey of Indian Citizenship of J&K Residents
(From the Feudal Dogra State through Independent India to the Present-day Naya Bharat) (By: Dr. S.N. Pandita*) Introduction From a…
Sharda Peetha—The Resurgence
(By:Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* In response to Kashmir Rechords’ Blog dated December 20, 2023 under the title ``Sharda Peetha- Victim of…
More Documentary Evidence about Fall of Snakes and Stones in Kashmir!
A recent write-up, published by Kashmir Rechords under the title ``When Snakes, Stones Snowed in Kashmir’ has generated a lot…
A Kashmiri Pandit diplomat, a spy and a Historian of yesteryears buried in Delhi !
(www.kashmir-rechords.com Exclusive) Pandit Mohan Lal Kashmiri alias Mirza Quli Kashmiri alias Agha Hassan Jan Kashmiri Pandit Mohan Lal Kashmiri alias…
When Baramulla bore the brunt of tribal raid
( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Following the tribal raid of October 1947, Pakistani hordes were in Kashmir Valley for 13 days…
A Great Sikh Governor who rehabilitated Kashmir
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) During the short span of Sikh Rule, 10 Governors had administered Kashmir on behalf of the Lahore…
British Missionary’s Contribution to Kashmir Literature
( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) A British Missionary, James Hinton Knowles has done a Yeoman's service to the people of Kashmir…
Massive decline of Kashmiri Pandits during 100 years
(Records, Census figures speak everything) By Dr.Rajesh Bhat If the records are to be relied upon, there has been a…
All India Radio’s Bokhari Brothers… The Kashmir Connection
(By Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo) Who were the famous Bokhari brothers? And what was their connection to Kashmir? These questions can…
Maa Kali’s Abode at Srinagar Kashmir
Hindus, especially Kashmiri Pandits continued to perform puja at a spot well below the mosque after the desecration of what…
Kashmir’s town of Astrology
By B. Revti The origin of Kashmiri Panchang, variously called as `` Jantari’’ or ``Neshpatra’’ dates back to antiquity. Not…
Can Kashmir produce another Santosh?
Considering the current situation, it is unlikely that another Santosh may emerge from Kashmir, as the very soul of Kashmir…
A Kashmiri Samavar in Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s house!
Kashmir Rechords Exclusive A renovated old house at village Banga Khatkar Kalan some 40 kilometers from Jallandhar, Punjab has assumed…
Laal Lakhman….Kashmir’s Formidable Humorist Poet
By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo A great civilization like Kashmir must claim and reflect a long tradition of humor in its…
Gwasha Lal Kaul: Kashmir’s prominent Journalist of pre-Independent era
Gwasha Lal Kaul was one of the most bold and prominent Journalist Kashmir has ever produced. Besides a historian, he…
Kashmir’s silk route
Kashmir with great geo-strategic significance, connecting Indian sub-continent with Central Asia and rest of the world, since ancient times, has …
Abdul Rehman—Kashmir’s Hakim of Shri Bhatt’s progeny
Kashmiris of yore (it is hoped that plenty still exist) would be very familiar with the word ``Hakim’’, the traditional…
Who is who of ghosts and spirits in Kashmir?
By Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo Almost anywhere, usage of certain words pertaining to ghosts and spirits springs up unconsciously in our…
Monumental Chronology of Hindu rulers and dynasties of Kashmir.
(A necessary reference material) First Period Second & Third Period Fourth & Fifth Period This meticulously compiled chronological Table of…
As against 372 in J&K, PoK has just four newspapers!
Tight controls on freedom of expression have been a hallmark of the Pakistani government’s policy in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).…
Malika Pukhraj—-Jammu Wali!
The gifted singer whose musical voice echoed the earthly sounds of melody and became synonym with Dogra ethos, Malika Pukhraj…
Shyama Zutshi—the first Kashmiri heroine who had joined Bollywood!
By: B Revti Shyama Zutshi (1910-1953) and Zaira Wasim (born 23 October 2000) have something in common to share. While…
Constitutional Structure of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir
By: teawithrev Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has its own `constitution’, the so-called ``Azad Jammu and Kashmir Interim Constitution Act of…
A Kashmiri Pandit who gave Mohd Rafi to the World of Music
Singer Mohammed Rafi, (24 December 1924 – 31 July 1980) needs no introduction. His melodious songs speak about him and his…
People of PoK are culturally closer to Dogras, Punjabis
Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), which is a part of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, is 13,297 square kilometers…
Was harmonium once`untouchable’ in All India Radio !
Once upon a time, precisely in 1915, India was a leading producer of the harmonium! Yet, a quarter-century later, it…
Did Jesus Christ ever visit Kashmir?
Was Jesus Christ in Kashmir during the “lost” years? Some scholars believe so. Did Jesus visit Kashmir as some books…
Aziz Bhai: The Voice That Roared Across Borders
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Remembering Manohar Prothi, Kashmir’s legendary broadcaster who fought propaganda with his voice At a time when India-Pakistan…
From Prankote to Pahalgam: A Chilling Chronicle of Faith-Driven Massacres in J&K!
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The picturesque valleys of Pahalgam echoed with screams this April—not from the delight of tourists but from…
A Kashmiri Pandit Umpire Behind the Wickets!
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Born in Srinagar’s Habba Kadal and trained in law, Padam Shri Swaroop Kishan Reu quietly etched his…
Rita Kaul: The First Light on Kashmir’s TV Screen
(Kashmir Rechords Report) In the nascent years of Indian television, when the country was still adjusting to the idea of…
Pt. Hargopal Kaul—The Original Sher-e-Kashmir !
A forgotten revolutionary, poet and pioneer of education who challenged kings and colonialism alike (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Long before Sheikh…
A Bible in Kashmiri Sharda Script!
By : Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo* In the dusty corners of religious and linguistic history lies a remarkable story—one that links…
Unveiling Spirits and Ghosts of Kashmir!
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Kashmir, a land steeped in mystery, has always been home to fascinating folklore and tales of the…
Lachhi Ram Saroor: The Forgotten Kashmiri Poet of Awadh
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the annals of history, some luminaries fade into obscurity despite their remarkable contributions. One such figure…
Nadimarg Massacre: The Unanswered Questions
(Kashmir Rechords Team) It was a night that would haunt Kashmir’s conscience forever. March 23, 2003—a date etched in blood,…
Bhagat Singh’s Kashmiri Connect: The Samavar in His Home!
(Kashmir Rechords Report) Every year, March 23 marks Shaheedi Diwas, the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev—three…