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.

From Pakistan to Srinagar: The Doctor Who Joined SKIMS in 1986

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In February 1986, official appointments and professional credentials were expected to undergo rigorous scrutiny. Yet, a report published by the Kashmir Times that month exposed a case that appeared to defy all standard administrative procedures. The story revolved around one Manzoor Ahmed, a doctor whose journey from Pakistan to a government medical institution in Srinagar raised serious questions about influence, verification of...
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Ramanujacharya’s   deep spiritual connect with Kashmir

Ramanujacharya and his disciple Kooresha went on foot to Kashmir.  Upon receiving them ,the King of Kashmir and his court-scholars were astounded by Ramanuja’s profound knowledge but had expressed their reservations to even permit Ramanujacharya to make a copy of the text.

Metric System in Jammu Kashmir: Miles to Go!

Despite  adopting the Metric System of weights and measures, discarding Seer and Mann to measure mass, Gaz and Kos to measure distance; Anna or Chavani to count currency, some old habits die hard, as all these words have already become part of our lexicon.

Kashmir teachers’ lonely battle since 1990!

Two of their colleagues have passed away and the remaining three are now hoping that before it's Sunset for them, justice comes their way.

 The Indomitable Lal Bahadur Shastri

  (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) While the Indian Nation and international peace loving organisations will be celebrating Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday on October 2 to once...

Maa Kali’s Abode at Srinagar Kashmir

Hindus, especially Kashmiri Pandits continued to perform puja at a spot well below the mosque after the desecration of what used to be a grand and magnificent Kali temple

The exquisite Farooq  Nazki

Kashmir Rechords Exclusive Are laureates cultivated or do they appear on their own? Both statements can be true or false at the same time. But...

Kashmir’s town of Astrology

By B. Revti The origin of Kashmiri Panchang, variously called as `` Jantari’’ or ``Neshpatra’’ dates back to antiquity.   Not only was Kashmir an important...

Atal Dulloo and CSR Magazine

By Rajesh Bhat For people of my age who left Kashmir in 1990, Atal Dulloo  continued to be our...

Can Kashmir produce another Santosh?

Considering the current situation, it is unlikely that another Santosh may emerge from Kashmir, as the very soul of Kashmir stands brutalised as on date. But since strange are the ways of the Divine, the seed may lie embedded to sprout in the womb of future.

The clear and present danger :Kashmiri language and Kashmiri Pandits

If Kashmiri continues to be the language of Kashmiri Pandits only then is a possibility of survival. A sham ritual may continue to be the odd activity here and there like burning of ‘Isband’ in the ‘Kangri’ against the loud pounding of DJs but no Rav (Roff) and Vanvun will ring in the ear. Thus, Kashmiri Pandits will cease to exist and consequently will have no claim over Kashmir.

Politics of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

The ruling party in Pakistan is always the ruling party in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir!

Should Kashmiri Pandits read Ashok Kumar Pandey’s book on Kashmir?

A Book Review By: B. Revti The story of Kashmiri Pandits and the most unfortunate exodus that this community had to undergo in Independent India and...