Kashmir Rechords, Author at Kashmir Rechords--Striking a Chord with Kashmir

When Old Census Reports Saved Srinagar from Floods!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Kashmir Valley is one of the most flood hazard-prone Himalayan regions. The valley has witnessed significant flooding during 879 AD, 1841, 1893, 1903, 1929, 1948, 1951, 1957, 1959, 1992, 1996, 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014. A threat of floods was looming large recently even this year also!…

byKashmir Rechords
Apr 26,24
Jammu & Kashmir-Politics, Kashmiri Pandits- pre Migration, Socio-cultural

When Kashmiri Pandits were at Crossroads during 1971 Election !

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) It was March 1971 Parliamentary elections for the Fifth Lok Sabha when Kashmiri Pandits were finding themselves at the crossroads……..Their indecisiveness had pushed them in a struggle between “reactionary and communal forces’’ on one hand and “Progressive and Democratic Elements’’ on the other hand. This awkward situation…

Dogri’s Unsung Hero: Basant Ram `Basant’

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Dogri poet Basant Ram `Basant’ is another unsung hero about whom very little is known. Despite considering him “Nazir Akbarabadi’’ of Dogri by some, Basant Ram ‘Basant’ did not get his due recognition and hence remained “Unsung’’. Except for one article written by renowned writer, Joteshwar Pathik…

byKashmir Rechords
Apr 22,24
Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style, Kashmir, Life Style, Literature, Media

Khazar Sochta Tha Wular Ke Kinare!

(By: Kanwal krishan Lidhoo)* Kashmir’s rich tradition of humor is a notable aspect of its socio-cultural history. This tradition is evident in the works of literary giants like Kshemendra, who used satire as his primary form of expression. Kshemendra’s writings often addressed topics of interest through satirical narratives rather than…

byKashmir Rechords
Apr 19,24
Jammu & Kashmir-Politics, Political, Politics, Research, Socio-cultural

Lok Sabha Polls in Jammu and Kashmir at a Glance

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Like in other parts of the Country, it is the election time in Jammu and Kashmir also. Kashmir Rechords is trying to bring out some salient and interesting facts about Lok Sabha elections held in J&K:- 1. The first general elections in the independent India were…