Tag: Kashmir

THE ‘JKLF’ FILES: 1984

One of the most debated political controversies in Jammu & Kashmir's history in 1984 is revisited through rare archival evidence. Drawing on contemporaneous Kashmir Times reports, published photographs, parliamentary proceedings and other historical records, this Kashmir Rechords Archival Dossier reconstructs the events that unfolded in 1984 surrounding the alleged Farooq Abdullah–JKLF connection. By presenting the documentary record alongside official responses and denials, the investigation invites readers to examine a forgotten chapter of Kashmir's political history through the lens of original archival sources.

‘Batta Loot’: When Kashmir’s Hindus became hidden victims on July 13, 1931

The forgotten story of Batta Loot—how the July 13, 1931 disturbances in Kashmir led to widespread loot, arson and attacks on Kashmiri Pandits, as documented in G.S. Raghavan's rare book Warning of Kashmir and official government records.
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Politics of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir

The ruling party in Pakistan is always the ruling party in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir!

Should Kashmiri Pandits read Ashok Kumar Pandey’s book on Kashmir?

A Book Review By: B. Revti The story of Kashmiri Pandits and the most unfortunate exodus that this community had to undergo in Independent India and...

 A Kashmiri Samavar in Shaheed Bhagat Singh’s house!

Kashmir Rechords Exclusive A renovated old house at village Banga Khatkar Kalan some 40 kilometers from Jallandhar, Punjab  has assumed the status of no...

Laal Lakhman….Kashmir’s Formidable Humorist Poet

By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo A great civilization like Kashmir must claim and reflect a long tradition of humor in its literature, folk tales, writings and...

Advani’s last visit to Sheetal Nath Temple of Srinagar in 1989

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, Sh Lal Krishan Advani’s last visit to historic Sheetal Nath Temple of Srinagar, Kashmir, was on September...

Gwasha Lal Kaul: Kashmir’s prominent Journalist of pre-Independent era

Gwasha Lal Kaul was one of the most bold and prominent Journalist Kashmir has ever produced. Besides a historian, he used to publish ``The...

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...