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.

Farooq Abdullah Controversy: Pandits, Guns & Separatist Echoes

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Farooq Abdullah is once again at the centre of a political storm. His recent blunt remark that Kashmiri Pandits are now settled elsewhere and would prefer to visit Kashmir as tourists rather than return permanently for resettlement has triggered sharp reactions from within the displaced community. The statement, seen by many as insensitive and dismissive, has drawn criticism for allegedly playing...
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Political Resurgence or Marginalization? Kashmiri Pandits and the 2024 Assembly Elections

(By: K R Ishan) As Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its first Assembly elections since the abrogation of Article 370, the political landscape reflects...

Breaking the Myth: Kashmiri Pandits in the Late 19th Century

(Kashmir Pandit Exclusive) In the late 19th century, a myth took root that Kashmiri Pandits, a so called educated and affluent community, monopolized top...

Masoodi’s Brilliance: A Harmonious Blend of Broadcasting and Culture

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Dr. Rafeeq Ahmad Masoodi’s journey began in the lush, culturally rich lands of North Kashmir, in a small town called Dangiwacha, nestled...

     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...

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...

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...

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...

Shiva’s Forgotten Spring in North Kashmir!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Nestled in the mountainous Zaingir Belt of North Kashmir lies the village of Shiva, a place rich in history and spiritual significance....

1947: All Eyes on Dalda

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the chaotic and tumultuous days of 1947, as the subcontinent was torn apart by the partition, the fate of countless lives...

Iqbal’s ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’: India’s  Anthem, Pakistan’s Paradox!

(Kashmir Rechords Independence Day Special) "Saare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara" is a foundational patriotic poem, penned by  Muhammad Iqbal in 1904. Originally written for...

From Kashmir’s Orphan to Lahore’s Builder  

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the early 19th century, the picturesque valleys of Kashmir were devastated by a series of merciless famines. Among the many who...

Rediscovering the Lost Artists of the Kashmiri Ramayana

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the heart of Kashmir, a unique version of the Ramayana stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural tapestry. This...