Tag: Kashmir

Farooq Abdullah Controversy: Pandits, Guns & Separatist Echoes

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Farooq Abdullah is once again at the centre of a political storm. His recent blunt remark that Kashmiri Pandits are now settled elsewhere and would prefer to visit Kashmir as tourists rather than return permanently for resettlement has triggered sharp reactions from within the displaced community. The statement, seen by many as insensitive and dismissive, has drawn criticism for allegedly playing...

When Snakes, Stones Fell with Snow: Kashmir’s 1912–1914 Mystery

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Ever heard of snakes or stones snowing from the sky?No fairy tale, no folklore spun by firesides—this is a story buried deep in official archives, stamped, signed and preserved as part of Kashmir’s recent past. More than a century ago, during the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh, Kashmir witnessed two extraordinary and deeply unsettling phenomena: stones and snakes reportedly descending from the heavens...
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People of PoK are culturally closer to Dogras, Punjabis

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), which is a part of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, is 13,297 square kilometers in area and is...

J&K Archival records speak high of  Tribune, Statesman

For its unique geo-political importance, Kashmir has always remained   in the news for all reasons and seasons. Even during the British regime, the media...

Kashmir and Jalodbhava

Kashmir's geography has been quaked and moved by the will of Gods – so says the Nilmata Purana. A darkening lake spread around the...

Did Jesus Christ ever visit Kashmir?

Was Jesus Christ in Kashmir during the “lost” years? Some scholars believe so. Did Jesus visit Kashmir as some books claim? Does a tomb...

Arin Maal – Kashmir’s neglected poetess

In the aftermath of exile, concerted attempts have been made by the ivory-tower, pompous intellectuals of Kashmir to downplay and eliminate the notable literary...

Relevance of Kashmir Shaivadarshana

The world is having an increased and value based interaction with KashmirShaivadarshana. This association has continuously been going on over a hundred yearsparticularlyin the...