Tag: Kashmiri

When Distant Fires Ignite Kashmir

From Al-Aqsa to Gaza and Iran, how global Muslim causes have repeatedly spilled onto the streets of the Valley (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) When tensions flare in the Middle East, Kashmir often feels the tremors! The latest disruptions in the Valley following the escalating confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the United States—and the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—may appear sudden to many observers. Yet for...

The Swami Who Promised Lahore: The Mystical Grip on Maharaja Hari Singh!

How Swami Sant Dev, once banished by Maharaja Hari Singh, returned to inspire dreams of ruling up to Lahore before Kashmir’s accession to India. (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) History often remembers wars, treaties and signatures.But sometimes, history turns on whispers. In the turbulent years before Jammu and Kashmir acceded to India, a mysterious priest — Rajguru Swami Sant Dev — re-entered the life of Maharaja Hari Singh and...
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Punjabi Literary Gem Nawen Yug De Waaris Now Available in Kashmiri

The Kashmiri translation of Nawen Yug De Waaris represents a unique cultural bridge between Punjab and Kashmir, showcasing a shared legacy of storytelling that resonates with both regions.

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 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

Kashmiri Pilots: Triumphs Amid 1979 Tragedy in Leh Aviation

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Operating flights to and from  Leh’s Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, one of the world’s highest airports, is a testament to a pilot’s skill...

Assassination of Mirwaiz Farooq and Jagmohan’s Ouster

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Thirty-four years ago, this day, on May 21, 1990, three young men visited the home of Kashmir’s head priest and prominent...

Denial of Justice, Recognition to a Martyr!

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) His family was denied pension for five years after terrorists shot him dead while on duty!  Over three and a...

Dr R L Bhat’s `Core of Kashmir Shaivism’

              (By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* The historical materials pertaining to Hindu religious thought in Kashmir consistently pique the interest of scholars and academics. It is...

Lassa Kaul– Martyred in 1990, Abandoned in 2020!

(By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* February 13, 1990: Director Doordarshan Kendra Srinagar, Lassa Kaul is shot dead by terrorists who considered him a stumbling block in...

January 19, 1990 Rumour to Terrorise Kashmiris!

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) Srinagar did not sleep on January 19, 1990 night for various reasons. While it was a...

Englishman’s 1847 travel to Kashmir via Jammu

( By: Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo)* We are highly indebted to Rafi Ahmad Masoodi Sahab, Educationist, Writer, Historian and a distinguished Academician, originally from...

Vasudev Reh—a far-sighted poet

 Help in finding out our Unsung Heroes Throughout history, there have been countless individuals whose remarkable contributions have been overlooked, overshadowed or forgotten. These unsung...

Hari Krishna Kaul–  A celebrated Kashmiri Writer

( Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Hari Krishna Kaul (1934-2009) has remained as one of the major Kashmiri playwrights of the modern era who started his...