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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.

1990: When Cinema Fell Silent in Kashmir!

Kashmir Records Special Feature There was a time—not too long ago—when Kashmir queued up for dreams. Long before the crackle of gunfire replaced laughter, cinema halls across Srinagar pulsed with life. From Lal Chowk to Down Town or to  Residency Road; to towns like Anantnag to Sopore or Baramulla, over 20 theatres screened Bollywood blockbusters and Hollywood hits. Tickets were sold in black. Beauty parlours thrived....
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Lata Mangeshkar’s Dogri Songs and Her Jammu Visit

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) February 6, 2024 marks the second death anniversary of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who had a musical connection...

Englishman’s 1847 visit to Baba Rishi, Bhadarkali Shrines

( By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo**) Kashmir Rechords in its previous  five  blogs had mentioned Englishman Mr. Winter Bedim’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir in 1847 recorded in...
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1899 British Army Captain’s Rare Book on Dogras

1899 British Army Captain’s Rare Book on Dogras (By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat)   Dogra soldiers stand out among other infantrymen because of their kind,...
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Aurel Stein’s Memorial Stone at Mohand Marg: A Journey of Installation to Vandalization and Re-installation

Known to Kashmiris and the world for his classic translation of the twelfth-century Chronicle of Sanskrit poet, Pandit Kalhana’s Rajatarangini, Sir Marc Aurel Stein...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage

A  Meadow in Kashmir where Aurel Stein worked on Rajatarangini

(By: R. C Ganjoo)*   Ever since I took up journalism as my profession in 1982, I had been keenly desirous of paying a visit...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

January 19, 1990 Rumour to Terrorise Kashmiris!

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) Srinagar did not sleep on January 19, 1990 night for various reasons. While it was a...
Jammu & Kashmir-Politics

Englishman’s 1847 visit to Mattan, Anantnag, Srinagar

(By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo) Kashmir Rechords in its previous  four blogs had mentioned Englishman Mr. Winter Bedim’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir in 1847 recorded in the...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage

Nonagenarian’s spiritual pursuit at Kashmir village

(By: R C Ganjoo)* Pulwama and Anantnag, the two terror-affected districts in South Kashmir for the past many years, also have some inspiring stories about...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage

Englishman’s 1847 travel to Kashmir (Part 4)

( By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo*) Kashmir Rechords  in its previous three blogs dated 9th, 12th and 30th December 2023 had mentioned an Englishman’s visit to Jammu...
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 Jammu hosts Kashmir Samanbal – 2024

Jammu based Kashmir Cultural Trust, a charitable organization working for the promotion of national cultural heritage especially of the Union Territory of J&K organised...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage

 When Justice Kaul was asked to go back to Kashmir!

Ever heard of lawyers telling a Chief Justice to go back to his homeland? No? But this had happened with Justice Sanjay Kishen Kaul...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

Sahitya Akademi’s efforts to preserve Kashmiri Leela

As part of its outreach programme, Sahitya Akademi New Delhi organised an impressive two day function at Jammu (January 5-6, 2024) to incorporate views...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage