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.

The Swami Who Promised Lahore: The Mystical Grip on Maharaja Hari Singh!

How Swami Sant Dev, once banished by Maharaja Hari Singh, returned to inspire dreams of ruling up to Lahore before Kashmir’s accession to India. (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) History often remembers wars, treaties and signatures.But sometimes, history turns on whispers. In the turbulent years before Jammu and Kashmir acceded to India, a mysterious priest — Rajguru Swami Sant Dev — re-entered the life of Maharaja Hari Singh and...
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`Mahabharata’—Kashmir’s last peaceful TV serial

By: B Revti `Mahabharata’, a Hindi-language epic television serial based on the ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, is perhaps the last television serial which the...

Monumental Chronology of Hindu rulers and dynasties of Kashmir.

(A necessary reference material) First Period Second & Third Period Fourth & Fifth Period This meticulously compiled chronological Table of ancient Kashmiri Kings and dynasties...

Sheikh Abdullah fighting his own legacy—where did he err?

As per the current trend throughout the world, we are witnessing the legacy of leaders having  lead political movements and  put on a high...

Over Century old  Bhagavad Gita translation by Annie Besant

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) No other personality has come close to the persona of Shri Krishna who combined in himself all the attributes of an ideal...

Kashmir’s respect for teachers

Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a teacher of world repute, a greatly respected scholar, who dominated the philosophical discourse during his time, even though he belonged...

No India or Hindustan—Bharat only !

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent suggestion asking people not to use the word "India" and instead use "Bharat", has already generated...

Drinking of wine was quite popular in ancient Kashmir!

Kashmir Rechords Desk Dr. Sunil Chandra Ray's ``Early History and Culture of Kashmir’’ gives an interesting account of Kashmir history, society and the life of...

40 years ago, Opposition conclave was held in Kashmir.

By B. Revti Like 2023 Opposition parties’ Conclaves being held at  places like Patna,  Bengaluru or Mumbai, forty years ago one such , similar Opposition...

As against 372 in J&K, PoK has just four newspapers!

Tight controls on freedom of expression have been a hallmark of the Pakistani government’s policy in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). While militant organizations are...

Malika Pukhraj—-Jammu Wali!

The gifted singer whose musical voice echoed the earthly sounds of melody and became synonym with Dogra ethos, Malika Pukhraj (Jammu Wali), will always...

Shyama Zutshi—the first Kashmiri heroine who had joined Bollywood!

By: B Revti Shyama Zutshi (1910-1953) and Zaira Wasim (born 23 October 2000) have something in common to share. While Shyama Zutshi was the...

 When death had stalked Amarnath pilgrims in 1996!

By B Revti Death had stalked Swami Amarnath ji pilgrims in August 1996 as never before scores of people had perished due to the unseasonal...