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.

Kashmiri Pandits’ Pledge to Celebrate Navreh in Kashmir

(Kashmir Rechords Report) In a stirring reaffirmation of identity, memory and belonging, Kashmiri Pandits across India and the global diaspora have renewed a collective pledge—to return to their roots and celebrate Navreh, the Kashmiri New Year, in Kashmir itself from the coming year onward. This is not merely a declaration. It is a civilisational assertion shaped by decades of displacement, a promise carried silently across years...
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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...

A myth, lie that Maliks had found Amarnath Cave!

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) Eminent Kashmiri Pandit historian and scholar,  Prof ML Koul in his book ``The Amarnath pilgrimage- History and Facts’’ categorically  states that, “ it is...

1943 Swami Amarnath Yatra

Swami Amarnath Yatra, which culminates every year on Raksha Bandhan, has remained the most revered and popular pilgrimage particularly during Dogra kings, who would...

Shocking: killing of Hangul, Ibex was once permitted in Kashmir!

Killing of Hangul (Stag) and Ibex--- the rare and endangered species was once permitted in Kashmir! Sounds strange--- but that is the harsh reality....

Who was poet Tribhavan Nath Zutshi from Kashmir?

(Kashmir Rechords Team) Famous Persian and Urdu poet, Tribhavan Nath Zutshi, `Zar’, had his roots in Kashmir.  Born in 1871 at Meerut, his intellectual capabilities...

Bhagawan Gopi Nath Ji of Kashmir

The Saint of All Times By: B.Revti The Book ``Bhagawan Gopi Nath Ji of Kashmir---The Saint of All Times’’ (Vol II) is a wonderful book...

Constitutional Structure of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

By: teawithrev Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) has its own `constitution’, the so-called ``Azad Jammu and Kashmir Interim Constitution Act of 1974’’, and a locally chosen...

Hero of Jallianwala Bagh’s love for Kashmir

By: B Revti Do you  know  Dr Saifuddin Kitchlew----- one of the most influential leaders in pre-independence India who is known for leading a...