Tag: Kashmir

When Baramulla bore the brunt of tribal raid!

Here is a powerful, SEO-optimized excerpt tailored for your WordPress post settings: Discover the harrowing history of the October 1947 tribal raid on Baramulla. Drawing on eyewitness accounts, archival records, and global dispatches, this piece revisits thirteen days of devastation, the targeting of St. Joseph's Convent, and the eventual liberation by Indian troops.
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

A Kashmiri Pandit who brought Somnath Temple gates back from Ghazni

Kashmir Rechords Exclusive In October 1833, a young Kashmiri traveller entered Ghazni. Operating as a brilliant Persian scholar and covert intelligence operative for the British, he was barely in his twenties when he ventured into one of the most turbulent regions of nineteenth-century Asia—observing rulers, armies, and political intrigues with a confidence unusual for an Indian of his time. Barely in his twenties, he was already...
Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style
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When Kashmiri Pandits United to Aid 1903 Kashmir Flood Victims!

The heartwarming saga of the Kashmiri Pandits' response to the July 1903 floods and drought underscores an enduring connection to their homeland. Despite geographical separation, their bond with Kashmir remained unbreakable. Their collective efforts not only alleviated immediate suffering but also contributed to the long-term development of the region
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

The Failed Agra Summit: How a Kashmiri-Origin Bureaucrat Thwarted Musharraf’s Plans

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) Twenty-three years ago, on July 16, 2001, as Pakistan and India neared the signing of...
Political

A Tale of Two Somnath Zutshis!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) If you’re familiar with Charles Dickens’ "A Tale of Two Cities," you might find the story of the two Somnath Zutshis equally...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

Chalant: Jaanbaaz Kishtwari’s Unique Singing Style

  (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Kishtwar, a region nestled in the Jammu province of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), is celebrated for its rich history and vibrant...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage

Forgotten  Poet’s  Journey from Kashmir to Awadh and Beyond

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the early 1900s, the "Kashmir Darpan" magazine captured the spirit of young Kashmiri poets driven by wanderlust and a deep love...
Undivided India (Princely States)

Remembering the Unseen: The Plight of Kashmiri Pandits on World Refugee Day

(By: K R Ishan) June 20th is globally observed as World Refugee Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the resilience of refugees, honoring their contributions,...
Kashmiri Pandits- Post Migration

Echoes of Devotion: The First Kheer Bhawani Mela in Exile!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) As the Wheel of Time completes  years after year since the Kashmiri Pandits began celebrating the annual Mela  Kheer Bhawani in exile, the...
Kashmiri Pandits- Post Migration

Soi, Tethwan….. Kashmir’s Healing Powers Beyond Their Sting, Bitter Taste!

(Kashmir Rechords Presentation) `Soi‘ (nettle), ‘Pamb Chalan‘, ‘Koth‘, or ‘Tethwan’ are among the wild grasses and  herbs of Kashmir that hold a significant place in the local psyche. These  plants evoke...
Life Style

Kashmir’s Prime Minister and his Sex Manual!

(KASHMIR RECHORDS EXCLUSIVE) Kashmir has been a fertile ground for numerous contributions to the world in various fields, including art, literature, medicine, engineering, history, and...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

1996: When Kashmiri Pandits `dissociated’ from Lok Sabha Polls!

( Kashmir Rechords Archives) It was during 1996 Lok Sabha elections when  over 2.25 Lakh  Kashmiri Hindu voters  had reportedly  resolved to "dissociate’’ themselves  from...
Jammu & Kashmir-Politics

When Old Census Reports Saved Srinagar from Floods!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Kashmir Valley is one of the most flood hazard-prone Himalayan regions. The valley has witnessed significant flooding during 879 AD, 1841, 1893,...
Life Style

When Kashmiri Pandits were at Crossroads during 1971 Election !

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) It was March 1971 Parliamentary elections for the Fifth Lok Sabha when Kashmiri Pandits were  finding themselves at the crossroads……..Their indecisiveness  had...
Jammu & Kashmir-Politics