Tag: Kashmir

When Jinnah Ordered Silver from Kashmir

By: Dr Rajesh Bhat History often survives not only in official proclamations, political speeches and government files, but also in invoices, private letters and everyday commercial transactions. Occasionally, such documents illuminate a lesser-known dimension of well-known personalities and reveal connections that conventional political narratives rarely mention. A set of archival documents from 1945, (facsimile copies of which are available with Kashmir Rechords), brings to light one...

R.C. Kak on Trial: The Forgotten Kashmir case that drew Patel, Nehru, Sheikh Into same file

(By: Dr Rajesh Bhat*) In the turbulent months after Independence, while Jammu & Kashmir was being transformed by war, accession and political upheaval, another drama was unfolding in Srinagar: the prosecution of Rai Bahadur Pandit Ram Chandra Kak, who had served as Prime Minister of Jammu & Kashmir from June 1945 until August 1947. A 160-page file of the Ministry of States, Kashmir Branch, preserved in...
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The Ugly Kashmiri!

( By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo) The Literature in Exile is a term that has a global dimension. Works of great literary merit have been produced...

Gurudwara at Patiala: A Beacon for the Survivors of Muzaffarabad Massacre

This Gurudwara stands as a reminder not just of the partition but of the enduring human spirit in the face of overwhelming loss. For the descendants of these families, their ancestors' stories are not distant history but a living legacy, shaping their identity and sense of purpose.

New Book Release: A Study of Kashmir’s Agrarian System in Transition

(Kashmir Rechords Reporter) An extensive and well-researched book titled The Agrarian System during the Dogra Reign in Kashmir (1846–1889) is set to...

When Election was `Jehad’ in Kashmir!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)    In the wake of the Anantnag riots of 1986, the Muslim United Front (MUF)  had emerged as a coalition of...

Maharaja Hari Singh’s `Minister-in-Waiting’ !

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the intricate history of Kashmir, many individuals have left indelible marks, though their names may not always be celebrated. One such...

Kashmir Election 2024: All Eyes on Habba Kadal

           (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)      In the ever-complex political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, one constituency that has consistently...

1987 J&K Elections: A Catalyst for Decades of Conflict

In 1987 Elections, the MUF campaigned on a platform that promoted Islamic governance through "Nizam-e-Mustafa" (Islamic Rule), which presented a significant dilemma for the...

Annie Besant’s Warning  to Kashmiri Pandits in 1903!

Besant’s letter warned that without swift action, missionaries could seize the opportunity to establish their own college, steering Kashmiri youth away from their cultural...

J&K `Sharabi Congress’ : Where Policy Meets Party!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) It’s election season in Jammu and Kashmir, and along with the heat of political rallies, there’s a delightful breeze of...

Kashmiri Pandit Martyrs, C/o Rajinder Park Jammu

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Every year on September 14, Kashmiri Pandits observe Martyrdom Day to remember their leaders and loved ones lost in the conflict of...

Lal Ded Chair Remains Unfulfilled: A Govt, UGC  Promise in Limbo

Even after Government's announcement several years ago, the Lal Ded Chair remains unrealized, casting a shadow over efforts to honor Kashmir’s most revered mystic...

H.N. Jattu: A Polarizing Leader Who Defied the Odds

(By: KR Ishan) With the passing of veteran Kashmiri Pandit leader H.N. Jattu on September 3, 2024, an era quietly came to an end....