Kashmiri Pandits- pre Migration

Lambodhar Zutshi: The Pioneer of Science Among Kashmiri Pandits

(By: Bhushan Parimoo*) In the late hours of November 16, 1896, the serene night in Chinkral Mohalla, Srinagar, was pierced by anxious whispers and fervent prayers. The household of the late Pandit Mukund Ram Zutshi was abuzz with nervous anticipation as Vishmal Dar, lovingly known as Kisser Ded, endured the…

Zadoo Brothers of Kashmir Who were Closely Associated With Subash Chandra Bose!

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) Two Zadoo Brothers from Anantnag district—Dina Nath and Kanti Chandra, who find their name  incorporated in the category of “ Unsung Heroes’’,   prepared by Government of India  during ``Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’’,  were closely associated with  Netaji Subash Chandra Bose.  Born in 1916 and 1918, respectively, to…

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…

The last Shivratri Puja Kashmiri Pandits Performed in Kashmir!

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) February 23, 1990 is the day that most of the Kashmiri Pandits would not forget! On this day, over 34 years ago, the community performed the last  Maha Shivratri Puja before moving en-masse from their birth land. Even as a good number   of Kashmiri Pandit families…

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