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.

The Forgotten Royal Elephants of Jammu

The Forgotten Royal Elephants of Jammu: When Hathithan Became Sabzi Mandi
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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 relations have plunged to a new...

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 in 2025 April—not from the delight of tourists but from the horror of gunfire....

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...

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...

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,”...

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...

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...

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 is Pandit Lachhi Ram "Saroor,"...

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, sorrow and unanswered questions. The...

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 revolutionaries who laid down their...

The Chittisinghpura Massacre That Shattered Festivities

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) March 2000 was a season of jubilation in Kashmir. The air was filled with the spirit of Eid-ul-Azha, Holi—the festival of colors—and...

Avanti Foundation Brings Kashmiri Folklore to Life in California

(Kashmir Rechords Report) In a heartfelt endeavor to keep Kashmiri culture alive beyond its homeland, the Avanti Foundation, with the active support of organizations...