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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.

The Tragic Loss of Pushkar Bhan’s Archives

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) As Kashmir prepares to celebrate the centenary birth anniversary of Pushkar Bhan in 2026, memories of the legendary broadcaster, playwright, humorist and actor once again echo across the Valley. For generations of Kashmiris, his voice was not merely entertainment — it was an emotion, a social mirror and a living expression of Kashmiri culture itself. Pushkar Bhan was among the towering cultural figures...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage
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Kashmir’s 1984 Drug Warning: From Brown Sugar to Today’s Crisis

A forgotten 1984 newspaper report warned that brown sugar had begun affecting youth in Kashmir. Today, as Jammu and Kashmir intensifies its anti-drug movement, the archival account raises questions about whether early warnings were ignored.
Jammu Kashmir-Terrorism

The Man-Eater of Kargil? A Forgotten 1964 Story

Hidden in an old newspaper archive lies one of Kargil’s most unusual forgotten stories. Recounted by former Circle Inspector D P Sharma and published in Daily Excelsior in 2000, the account revisits a disturbing investigation from 1964 that stayed with the officer for decades. Preserved by Kashmir Rechords, the story opens a rare window into policing, memory and the mysteries that once travelled silently through the mountains of Kargil.
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

AIR’s Forgotten Martyrs: The Broadcasters India Stopped Remembering

While All India Radio celebrates “90 years of broadcasting,” the institution’s forgotten martyrs remain absent from official memory. From M. L. Manchanda’s brutal killing during Punjab militancy to the assassination of Lassa Kaul in Kashmir, this article revisits the sacrifices made by broadcasters who kept India’s airwaves alive during some of the nation’s darkest decades.
Articles

How a Maharaja Helped Catholic Missions Flourish in Kashmir!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) An intriguing historical account in Catholic Churches in Jammu & Kashmir by noted Kashmiri author, educator and social worker Predhuman K. Joseph...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

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Jammu’s Forgotten Victoria Cross Warrior

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the dusty archives of old newspapers lies the story of a soldier whose courage once made Jammu proud and whose name...
Strategic Affairs

Gold for 10 Rupees? A Rare 1936 Urdu Ad Reveals Delhi’s Vintage Wedding Secrets

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Long before luxury malls, branded jewellery chains and digital payment counters transformed India’s retail culture, the bazaars of Delhi carried a charm...
Undivided India ( Media)

Chinar in Exile!

Against all odds, Kashmiri Pandits nurtured Chinar trees in Jammu’s harsh terrain, preserving memories of Kashmir through roots, resilience and faith
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

AIR Grounded @90

AIR@90 sparks debate as critics question the focus on banners, caps and reporting while programme creation and border broadcasting decline.
Strategic Affairs

A Sociological Classic Speaks in Kashmiri

When M.N. Srinivas Reached Kashmir in Kashmiri
Books

Jagmohan 1990: From Darling to Devil !

Kashmir Rechords | Special Archival Feature On his death anniversary, Jagmohan remains one of the most contested—and perhaps most misunderstood—figures in Kashmir’s modern history. What if...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

From Tulmulla to California: A Faith That Refuses to Fade

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In April 2026, thousands of miles away from Kashmir, a quiet yet deeply symbolic act unfolded in Livermore, California. The Kashmiri Pandit...
Life Style