Tag: Kashmir

Jammu’s Last Governor in 1947 — But History Forgot!

A lawyer, administrator, sportsman and patriot, Lala Chet Ram Chopra governed Jammu during the turbulent months of Partition and the tribal invasion of 1947, yet his remarkable life remains largely absent from public memory. (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) History often remembers the loudest names but quietly forgets those who stood firm in moments of crisis. Among such overlooked figures is Lala Chet Ram Chopra, the last Governor...

From Dug Pitches to a Dream Title: J&K’s Long Road to the Ranji Trophy

After decades of controversy, damaged pitches and lost opportunities, Jammu & Kashmir finally script cricketing history with their maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.
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India- Australia Cricket Series of 1964 and Kashmir Press

Cricket in every season and every year is a religion in India! Ever since its advent in the sub-continent, people have always exhibited their...

Kashmir’s silk route

Kashmir with great geo-strategic significance, connecting Indian sub-continent with Central Asia and rest of the world, since ancient times, has   served as an economic...

Who is who of ghosts and spirits in Kashmir?

By Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo Almost anywhere, usage of certain words pertaining to ghosts and spirits springs up unconsciously in our daily conversation. Many may not...

`Mahabharata’—Kashmir’s last peaceful TV serial

By: B Revti `Mahabharata’, a Hindi-language epic television serial based on the ancient Sanskrit epic Mahabharata, is perhaps the last television serial which the...

Monumental Chronology of Hindu rulers and dynasties of Kashmir.

(A necessary reference material) First Period Second & Third Period Fourth & Fifth Period This meticulously compiled chronological Table of ancient Kashmiri Kings and dynasties...

Sheikh Abdullah fighting his own legacy—where did he err?

As per the current trend throughout the world, we are witnessing the legacy of leaders having  lead political movements and  put on a high...

Drinking of wine was quite popular in ancient Kashmir!

Kashmir Rechords Desk Dr. Sunil Chandra Ray's ``Early History and Culture of Kashmir’’ gives an interesting account of Kashmir history, society and the life of...

40 years ago, Opposition conclave was held in Kashmir.

By B. Revti Like 2023 Opposition parties’ Conclaves being held at  places like Patna,  Bengaluru or Mumbai, forty years ago one such , similar Opposition...

As against 372 in J&K, PoK has just four newspapers!

Tight controls on freedom of expression have been a hallmark of the Pakistani government’s policy in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). While militant organizations are...

Malika Pukhraj—-Jammu Wali!

The gifted singer whose musical voice echoed the earthly sounds of melody and became synonym with Dogra ethos, Malika Pukhraj (Jammu Wali), will always...

Shyama Zutshi—the first Kashmiri heroine who had joined Bollywood!

By: B Revti Shyama Zutshi (1910-1953) and Zaira Wasim (born 23 October 2000) have something in common to share. While Shyama Zutshi was the...

 When death had stalked Amarnath pilgrims in 1996!

By B Revti Death had stalked Swami Amarnath ji pilgrims in August 1996 as never before scores of people had perished due to the unseasonal...