Kashmir Rechords, Author at Kashmir Rechords--Striking a Chord with Kashmir

2024 J&K Elections: Yet Another Experiment

A VIEWPOINT (By: Prof Rattan Lal Hangloo)* Today, probably no other place on the globe confronts so many complex and ambivalent forms of politics as Kashmir does. India claims the region as an integral part of the nation and Pakistan thinks it is part of the unfinished task of…

byKashmir Rechords
Sep 01,24
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Princely States, Undivided India (Princely States)

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 always be celebrated. One such figure is P.K. Wattal, a Kashmiri Pandit and dedicated civil servant, who played a pivotal role during the early years of Maharaja Hari Singh’s reign…

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 Kupwara, the Koul family clung to their faith as steadfastly as they did to their ancestral home. Surinder Kumar Koul, a Kashmiri Pandit who chose to stay in his homeland…

This is the story of Dr. Abdul Waahid, the unsung healer of early 20th Century Kashmir whose contributions predate even the birth of Dr. Jan and yet have largely faded from memory.

byKashmir Rechords
Aug 22,24
Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style, Undivided India (Princely States)

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. Ali Mohammad Jan (1914-1988). Known affectionately as “The Lukmaan of Kashmir,” Dr. Jan’s reputation for diagnosing and treating a wide range of ailments without the use of modern biomedical equipment…

byKashmir Rechords
Aug 21,24
Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Kashmiri Pandits- pre Migration

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 man who bridged the ancient wisdom of his homeland with the demands of a changing world. During the Mughal era, as Kashmir’s cultural and intellectual heritage was woven into the…