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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 name into cricketing history as India’s only Kashmiri Pandit Test umpire—at a time when opportunities were scarce and recognition even scarcer. In a world where cricket often grabs headlines for…

byKashmir Rechords
Apr 16,25
Culture, Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style, Socio-cultural

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 stories unfolding through a flickering screen, a quiet revolution was brewing in the serene valley of Kashmir. It was the winter of 1973 when Srinagar, shrouded in snow and tradition,…

Hargopal Kaul was not only a political force but also a literary light.

byKashmir Rechords
Apr 12,25
Cultural History, Culture, Historical, Jammu & Kashmir-Research

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 Mohammad Abdullah was dubbed the “Sher-e-Kashmir,” the people of Kashmir had already roared their admiration for another lion—Pandit Hargopal Kaul, popularly known by his penname Khasta. A bold reformer, prolific…

byKashmir Rechords
Apr 05,25
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir-Research

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 a Bengali riverside mission, a Kashmiri script “Sharda’’ on the verge of extinction, and a Bible that almost nobody read! Few people today know that the first-ever translation of the…

byKashmir Rechords
Apr 02,25
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style

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 supernatural. Words related to ghosts and spirits find their way into daily conversation across the region, often without much thought to their origin or meaning. Yet, these ethereal entities have…