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byKashmir Rechords
Jun 26,24
Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Kashmir, Research

Two Kashmiris Who Played a Pivotal Role in Indian Parliamentary Functioning

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) As the Parliament session is underway, it is essential to remember two great Kashmiris who were pioneers in shaping and strengthening India’s Parliamentary functioning through their extraordinary contributions: Maheshwar Nath Kaul and Sham Lal Shakdher. Both hailing from Srinagar, their work in establishing and laying…

byKashmir Rechords
Jun 26,24
Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandits- pre Migration, Research, Socio-cultural, Undivided India (Princely States)

Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru: The Forgotten Advocate of Kashmiri Heritage

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive Research) Sir Pandit Tej Bahadur Sapru (8 December 1875 – 20 January 1949) is widely recognized as an Indian freedom fighter, eminent lawyer, and politician. However, very few are aware of his deep connection to his Kashmiri roots, akin to the present-day Kashmiri Pandits dispersed globally following…

byKashmir Rechords
Jun 22,24
Culture, Historical, Kashmir, Undivided India (Princely States)

Forgotten Poet’s Journey from Kashmir to Awadh and Beyond

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the early 1900s, the “Kashmir Darpan” magazine captured the spirit of young Kashmiri poets driven by wanderlust and a deep love for Persian poetry. Among these seekers of new horizons was Pandit Lachhi Ram Saroor, whose life story unfolds through the rich oral traditions and historical…

byKashmir Rechords
Jun 20,24
Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandits- Post Migration, Migration

Remembering the Unseen: The Plight of Kashmiri Pandits on World Refugee Day

(By: K R Ishan) June 20th is globally observed as World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the resilience of refugees, honoring their contributions, and reflecting on their vulnerable situations. It is a day when the world is called upon to recognize the struggles of those who have been…

byKashmir Rechords
Jun 19,24
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Kashmir, Religion, Research, Socio-cultural

Dashaar: Kashmir’s Rare but Forgotten Maha Kumbh!

(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat*) Shadipur Kashmir Dashaar, often likened to the revered Purna Kumbh Mela, used to be a unique and ancient festival celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits. Unlike the regularly scheduled Kumbh Melas, the timing of Kashmir’s Dashaar depends on ten specific astronomical and astrological configurations, occurring roughly every 10,…