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.
(Kashmir Rechords' Archival Report)
The story of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus is usually told through the night of departure—the fear, the abandoned homes and the uncertain journey out of the Valley. But what happened after the migrants reached Jammu in 1990 is another story of suffering, struggle and survival that is slowly disappearing from collective memory.
The newspaper clippings preserved by Kashmir Rechords offer a...
Besant’s letter warned that without swift action, missionaries could seize the opportunity to establish their own college, steering Kashmiri youth away from their cultural...
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)
It’s election season in Jammu and Kashmir, and along with the heat of political rallies, there’s a delightful breeze of...
(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)
Every year on September 14, Kashmiri Pandits observe Martyrdom Day to remember their leaders and loved ones lost in the conflict of...
Even after Government's announcement several years ago, the Lal Ded Chair remains unrealized, casting a shadow over efforts to honor Kashmir’s most revered mystic...
(By: K R Ishan)
As Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its first Assembly elections since the abrogation of Article 370, the political landscape reflects...
(Kashmir Pandit Exclusive)
In the late 19th century, a myth took root that Kashmiri Pandits, a so called educated and affluent community, monopolized top...
(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...
(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 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...