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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A Kashmiri Pandit Umpire Behind the Wickets!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Born in Srinagar’s Habba Kadal and trained in law, Padam Shri Swaroop Kishan Reu quietly etched his name into cricketing history...

Rita Kaul: The First Light on Kashmir’s TV Screen

(Kashmir Rechords Report) In the nascent years of Indian television, when the country was still adjusting to the idea of stories unfolding through a flickering...

Unveiling Spirits and Ghosts of Kashmir!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Kashmir, a land steeped in mystery, has always been home to fascinating folklore and tales of the supernatural. Words related to ghosts...

Lachhi Ram Saroor: The Forgotten Kashmiri Poet of Awadh

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the annals of history, some luminaries fade into obscurity despite their remarkable contributions. One such figure is Pandit Lachhi Ram "Saroor,"...

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...

The Chittisinghpura Massacre That Shattered Festivities

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) March 2000 was a season of jubilation in Kashmir. The air was filled with the spirit of Eid-ul-Azha, Holi—the festival of colors—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...

Swami Ram Ji: The Revivalist of Kashmir Shaivism and His Disciples

(By: K R Ishan) Kashmir, often referred to as the cradle of Shaivism, has been home to many pious souls who mastered the spiritual and...

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...

Kanwal Kishore Jalla: A Voice That Once Enchanted

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) In the forgotten corridors of memory, where melodies once soared and hearts swayed to the rhythm of soulful Ghazals, the name Kanwal...

Dateline Srinagar: The Night of January 19,1990

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The night of January 19, 1990, was one of the darkest in the history of India. In Srinagar, the atmosphere was charged...

If Mahakumbh is to Prayagraj, `Dashaar’ is to Kashmir!

Unlike the regularly scheduled Kumbh Melas, the timing of Kashmir’s Dashaar depends on ten specific astronomical and astrological configurations, occurring roughly every 10, 12, 36 or 75 years. Due to these ten celestial combinations, the festival is named "Dashaar," meaning ten combinations on a single day.