Tag: Kashmiri Pandit

1990: When Intelligence agencies were targeted in Kashmir

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) The Intelligence Bureau (IB), India's internal intelligence agency, reputed to be the oldest such organization had suffered major causalities in Kashmir Valley in 1990, beginning from January 2.  On January 27, when the world observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day, it is an opportunity to reassert Nation’s commitment to human rights and to commemorate the sacrifices of its intelligence officials that are...

When Baramulla bore the brunt of tribal raid

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) When the tribal raiders from Pakistan entered Kashmir in October 1947, the Valley was plunged into chaos. But nowhere was the suffering more concentrated, more haunting, than in Baramulla. For thirteen harrowing days, this serene town at the gateway to the Valley lived through what survivors would later call “thirteen years of hell.” The invaders—armed tribesmen backed by Pakistan—descended upon Baramulla with a...
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Dr. Vijay Sazawal’s Poser for Kashmiri Pandits: “Where Do We Go From Here?”

Places the community at the centre of the challenge — makes it clear who the question is directed to. (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Dr. Vijay K. Sazawal,...

Kashmir’s Katyayani Temple: Where Faith Rises from the Ashes

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the quiet village of Kakran in Kulgam district of Kashmir, surrounded by fields and orchards, stands the ancient Katyayani Temple. For...

Kashmir Darpan: The Forgotten Magazine That Kept Kashmiri Pandits Connected Across British India

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Very few know that more than a century ago, in the bustling city of Allahabad, a remarkable cultural experiment was taking shape....

Amarnath Vaishnavi: From Opposing Homeland to Championing It

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Amarnath Vaishnavi (August 24, 1925 – July 1, 2012), revered today as the “Father of the Kashmiri Pandit Community,” remains one of...

Kashmiri Pandits, C/o Tent No…….!

   From Palatial Homes to Tent Numbers: The Unwritten Obituaries of Exile (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive)   By the time Prem Nath Bhat, a prosperous landowner from Watarkhani...

Sabotaged Returns: Why Kashmiri Pandits Still Remain in Exile?

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Despite multiple policy pushes, emotional appeals and community-driven initiatives, the return of Kashmiri Pandits to their homeland has remained elusive for over...

One Man, 40 Bullets, and a Stand That Still Echoes in Bhaderwah!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) He survived displacement, inspired a town, defied terror—and died a hero. Yet outside Bhaderwah, few remember Ruchir Kumar Koul ! In the heart...

Renu Bhatia’s Kashmiri Roots Echo in Campus Controversy

(Kashmir Rechords Report) From fleeing militancy in Srinagar to triggering a national debate on free speech, the Haryana Women’s Commission chief draws strength—and scrutiny—from her...

From `Operation Sindoor’ to PoJK: India’s Next Move Unveiled at Launch of ‘The Kashmir Chronicles’

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh signals bold roadmap for Kashmir, hails book by Dr Vijay K. Sazawal as a landmark in unbiased...

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...

A Bible in  Kashmiri Sharda Script!

By : Kanwal Krishan Lidhoo* In the dusty corners of religious and linguistic history lies a remarkable story—one that links a Bengali riverside mission, a...

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,"...