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.

They missed him in 1988. They found him in 1989

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) On September 23, 1988, a year and more than a month before Judge Neelkanth Ganjoo was assassinated in Srinagar, terrorists came to his doorstep. They did not come secretly. According to a contemporary report published by Kashmir Times on September 23, 1988, (copy of the same preserved by Kashmir Rechords, unidentified gunmen riding a motorcycle  had opened automatic fire at the residence of the...
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Echoes of Devotion: The First Kheer Bhawani Mela in Exile!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) As the Wheel of Time completes  years after year since the Kashmiri Pandits began celebrating the annual Mela  Kheer Bhawani in exile, the...

Soi, Tethwan….. Kashmir’s Healing Powers Beyond Their Sting, Bitter Taste!

(Kashmir Rechords Presentation) `Soi‘ (nettle), ‘Pamb Chalan‘, ‘Koth‘, or ‘Tethwan’ are among the wild grasses and  herbs of Kashmir that hold a significant place in the local psyche. These  plants evoke...

Lambodhar Zutshi: The Pioneer of Science Among Kashmiri Pandits

(By: Bhushan Parimoo*)In the late hours of November 16, 1896, the serene night in Chinkral Mohalla, Srinagar, was pierced by anxious whispers and fervent...

Kashmiri Pilots: Triumphs Amid 1979 Tragedy in Leh Aviation

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Operating flights to and from  Leh’s Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, one of the world’s highest airports, is a testament to a pilot’s skill...

Ruchir Koul:Bhaderwah’s Braveheart

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the annals of the Kashmiri Pandit community, names like Tika Lal Taploo, Neelkanth Ganjoo and Prem Nath Bhat are often mentioned...

Kashmiri Bank Limited Faizabad: Kashmiri Pandit’s Financial Revolution in 1900 !

(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat*)In a remarkable revelation by Kashmir Rechords, a hidden chapter of Kashmiri Pandit excellence has come to light, showcasing their significant contributions...

Sunstroke and Strife: Kashmiri Pandits’ Struggle in the 1990 Heatwave

(By: K R Ishan) As North India swelters under a relentless heat wave every summer, memories flood back for the Kashmiri Pandit community. This scorching...

Sarshar’s Kashmir Roots: Flourishing in Urdu Literature

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The modern generation of Kashmiris may not fully grasp the lifestyle of their ancestors a century ago, a time when trade, government...

Kashmir’s Prime Minister and his Sex Manual!

(KASHMIR RECHORDS EXCLUSIVE) Kashmir has been a fertile ground for numerous contributions to the world in various fields, including art, literature, medicine, engineering, history, and...

Assassination of Mirwaiz Farooq and Jagmohan’s Ouster

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Thirty-four years ago, this day, on May 21, 1990, three young men visited the home of Kashmir’s head priest and prominent...

Kashmiri Pandit, India in Secret Codes: Unveiling Kashmir Conspiracy

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) It was an era of different ``End-to-End Encryption’’ when cheat codes were devised to carry out sabotage and further anti-India...

The Untold Tragedy: Underreported Killings in Kashmir!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the tumultuous days of 1990, amidst the echoes of political unrest and communal tensions, Kashmir bore witness to a...