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byKashmir Rechords
Dec 18,24
Books, Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage

Aagar Naeb: A Window to Kashmir’s Civilizational Heritage

(By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* Aagar Naeb (The Source), published in 1998, is a profound scholarly work by Moti Lal Saqi, one of Kashmir’s most revered intellectuals. Driven by his deep love for Kashmir, Saqi foresaw a dual crisis that the region’s future generations might face—a loss of historical connection amidst…

byKashmir Rechords
Dec 11,24
Cultural History, Historical, Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style

The Journey of Jia Lal Dhar Saraf: From Material Success to Profound Spiritual Contribution

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The bustling streets of Srinagar in the early 20th century were a testament to the thriving trade that connected Kashmir to the rest of the Indian subcontinent. Among the prominent figures shaping this economic tapestry was Pandit Jia Lal Dhar (Saraf), a man whose life journey would…

byKashmir Rechords
Dec 07,24
Cultural History, Culture, Historical, Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style, Socio-cultural

Pitambar Nath Dhar ‘Fani’: A Poet’s Eternal Love for Kashmir

Pitambar Nath Dhar Fani’s story took a heartbreaking turn in 1990. Forced to leave his home in Lal Nagar, Srinagar, he first moved to Trikutanagar, Jammu and eventually to Gurgaon, far from the valley he adored. It was a spiritual exile for a man who had lived and breathed the…

byKashmir Rechords
Dec 02,24
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Undivided India (Princely States)

The Four Kashmiri Pandit ‘Sirs’

(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 their significant contributions to society. This honor was conferred in recognition of their extraordinary achievements across various domains, including politics, administration, military service, arts and…

byKashmir Rechords
Nov 30,24
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Kashmir

Broadcast Heritage: 77 Years of Radio Kashmir Jammu

(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 July 1948. Strategically, Jammu was ideally positioned to disseminate programmes designed for the people here as well as those in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), united by…