Kashmir Rechords

Kashmir Rechords is an independent digital archive chronicling the history, culture and socio-political journey of Jammu & Kashmir, with a focus on original research, rare records and forgotten legacies.

Beyond Girija Tickoo and Sarla Bhat: The forgotten women victims of militancy in Kashmir

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive Report) Whenever the subject of women who fell victim to militancy in Kashmir is discussed, two names invariably dominate the public discourse—Girija Tickoo and Sarla Bhat. Their horrifying murders have become enduring symbols of the brutality that accompanied the early years of insurgency. Renewed public attention following cinematic portrayals and recent legal developments, including the filing of a chargesheet against Yasin Malik...
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Preserving Jammu & Kashmir’s History | Kashmir Rechords Turns Three

Discover the inspiring three-year journey of Kashmir Rechords Foundation in preserving the forgotten history, culture and heritage of Jammu & Kashmir through archival research and documentation.

36 years later: Will Justice finally reach Kashmir’s forgotten Martyrs?

The fresh investigation into the murder of Sarla Bhat is a welcome development, but it also highlights decades of unanswered questions surrounding justice for the victims of targeted violence in Kashmir.

When Jammu & Kashmir Donated Gold to India’s National Defence Fund

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) History often remembers wars, treaties and political speeches. Yet, hidden within the pages of a rare 1963 history book lies an extraordinary...

Veer Savarkar in Kashmir: The forgotten 1942 visit that energised Hindu student activism in Srinagar

How Veer Savarkar's visit inspired a generation of Kashmiri Hindu students and helped shape organised student activism under Lachmi Narayan Dhar.

June 1, 1990: When Kheer Bhawani Shrine stood almost Empty

Thirty-six years later, the haunting memory of June 1, 1990, remains etched in the minds of those who witnessed Kheer Bhawani shrine standing almost deserted. This eyewitness account recalls a day when faith endured despite fear, displacement and the unfolding tragedy of Kashmir.

Mali Bee: J&K’s First Woman Padma Awardee Whom History Forgot

One of the most overlooked stories of civilian gallantry and patriotism from the border areas of Jammu & Kashmir.

When US Congman backed a ‘Secured Distt’ for Kashmiri Pandits!

— Kashmir Rechords Special Research Feature A faded newspaper clipping from May 1997 has resurfaced at a time when the debate surrounding the return, rehabilitation...

Makhan Lal Saraf: The Man Who Became Kashmir’s Stage, Screen, Soul

The Sangeet Natak Akademi Award recognizes an artist. But for Kashmir, it honours something larger—the resilience of a culture, the endurance of memory, and the extraordinary journey of a man who spent nearly seventy years ensuring that the Kashmiri story continued to be told

The Forgotten Ordeal of Sarwanand Kaul Premi’s Family

(Kashmir Rechords Research Desk) The story of Sarwanand Kaul Premi is often told as one of the most tragic chapters in Kashmir's modern history. A...

How Kashmir Was Marketed in 1935 and Revisited in 2026

A forgotten 1935 railway campaign promoted Kashmir to travellers across undivided India. Today, the Global Kashmiri Pandit Heritage Tour seeks to reconnect a displaced community with its roots, sparking both nostalgia and debate over the meaning of return.

Mystery of Sheikh Abdullah’s Missing X-Ray Films!

A detailed look at the 1984 judicial inquiry into allegations that Sheikh Abdullah's X-ray films were exchanged at SKIMS Soura, and the later destruction of his historic Soura residence during the 1990 insurgency.

From Pakistan to Srinagar: The Doctor Who Joined SKIMS in 1986

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In February 1986, official appointments and professional credentials were expected to undergo rigorous scrutiny. Yet, a report published by the Kashmir Times...