Jammu & Kashmir-Research Archives - Page 2 of 18 - Kashmir Rechords-Striking a Chord with Kashmir

byKashmir Rechords
Apr 05,25
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir-Research

A Bible in Kashmiri Sharda Script!

By : Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo* In the dusty corners of religious and linguistic history lies a remarkable story—one that links a Bengali riverside mission, a Kashmiri script “Sharda’’ on the verge of extinction, and a Bible that almost nobody read! Few people today know that the first-ever translation of the…

byKashmir Rechords
Mar 23,25
Cultural History, Culture, Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage, Jammu & Kashmir-Research

Bhagat Singh’s Kashmiri Connect: The Samavar in His Home!

(Kashmir Rechords Report) Every year, March 23 marks Shaheedi Diwas, the martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev—three revolutionaries who laid down their lives for India’s independence. Hanged by the British on this day in 1931, Bhagat Singh’s name continues to evoke the spirit of resistance, sacrifice and…

A Rare 1893 Book on Kashmiri Pandits!

(Kashmir Rechords Team) While numerous books have been written about Kashmir and its Pandit community, a rare and unique work from 1893 stands apart. Written in Urdu, this book offers a deep insight into the lives of Kashmiri Pandits who had settled outside Kashmir, capturing their cultural evolution and integration…

byKashmir Rechords
Feb 22,25
Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Kashmiri Pandits- pre Migration

Revisiting February 1986 Anantnag Riots!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The plight of Kashmiri Pandits has once again resurfaced in Jammu and Kashmir’s political discourse. This time, the infamous Anantnag riots of 1986—often considered the precursor to the mass migration of 1990—are being widely discussed across social media platforms as the 40th anniversary of this deadly communal…

byKashmir Rechords
Feb 20,25
Cultural History, Jammu & Kashmir-Research, Migration

A Kashmiri Pandit in Rangoon: A Forgotten Chapter from a Unique Directory!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Ever heard of a Kashmiri Pandit family residing in Rangoon—now known as Yangon, the largest city and former capital of Burma (Myanmar)? If not, here’s a fascinating piece of history documented in a rare directory compiled in Urdu by the Kashmiri Pandit Association of Delhi between 1925…