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.
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Farooq Abdullah is once again at the centre of a political storm. His recent blunt remark that Kashmiri Pandits are now settled elsewhere and would prefer to visit Kashmir as tourists rather than return permanently for resettlement has triggered sharp reactions from within the displaced community. The statement, seen by many as insensitive and dismissive, has drawn criticism for allegedly playing...
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The bustling streets of Srinagar in the early 20th century were a testament to the thriving trade that connected Kashmir to the...
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Urdu literature has long celebrated the spellbinding brilliance of its "Sahirs"—poets whose words cast a timeless enchantment. Among them, Sahir Ludhianvi...
(Kashmir Rechords Report)
Runa Laila, a celebrated singer of the subcontinent, is renowned for her extraordinary talent and versatility across genres and languages. While her...
(By: B.Revti)
The Kashmiri Pandit community, though a small minority, has produced individuals of exceptional calibre who were recognized with the esteemed 'Sir' title for...
(By: F.Sheheryar)*
On this day, December 1, 1947, Radio Kashmir Jammu was commissioned, seven months before its twin establishment in Srinagar came into existence in...
Today, Kashgari’s name and contributions are little more than whispers in Kashmir’s rich cultural history. While his contemporaries are celebrated as cultural icons, Kashgari's...
The document poignantly captures the experiences of Kashmiri Pandits who were compelled to leave their homeland under oppressive regimes. These rulers, driven by religious fanaticism, sought to enforce conversions, leaving the Pandits with a stark choice: abandon their faith or flee their beloved valley.
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Born in 1916 in Baramulla, Kashmir, Prem Nath Kaul’s life has been a saga of remarkable service that spanned military, administrative and...
Kashmir’s allure has ensnared countless foreigners—some captivated by its beauty, others trapped by circumstances. From the elusive Wilson of 1936 to the foreign spouses...
