Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style Archives - Kashmir Rechords-Striking a Chord with Kashmir

The Vanishing Pandits from Kashmir!

Over a century, the population of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley has plummeted from 55,052 in 1921 to a mere 6,514 in 2022, which is reported to have further gone down by 2024 (Kashmir Rechords Analysis) If the records and Census Reports are to be relied upon, over the past…

byKashmir Rechords
Jan 02,25
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style, Kashmiri Pandits- Post Migration

Sacred Stone Idol Resurfaces from River Jhelum at Sopore!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In a remarkable travesty of fate, a stone idol of a deity, which was thrown into the River Jhelum nearly three decades ago by the forces inimical to the idea of India, has resurfaced near Sopore, Kashmir! The idol was originally discovered in the early 1950s from…

Prem Nath Bhat: A Torchbearer of Unity and Service

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) Late Shri Prem Nath Bhat, the first journalist martyred during the Kashmir turmoil, has become an enduring symbol of resistance against religious fundamentalism and the ethnic cleansing of vulnerable minorities, particularly the Kashmiri Pandit community. In both life and death, he exemplified a remarkable commitment to unity…

A Kashmiri Pandit Who Shaped Lahore’s Administration

Pandit Amar Nath Muttoo’s life is not just a chapter in history; it is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Kashmiri Pandit community. From his role as a Deputy Collector in Lahore to his pivotal contributions to community documentation, his story reminds us of the power of dedication…

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…