Tag: Kashmiri Pandit

Kashmir’s Land to the Tiller, But not to every Tiller?

From the land reforms of 1950 to today’s migrant agricultural workforce, an examination of Kashmir’s changing relationship with land, labour, ownership and justice.
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

From Tents, Igloos to Transit Towers: The Unfinished Rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive Research) The rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits has become a story of two parallel realities. On one side stands a displaced community that, over more than three decades, has struggled to rebuild its lives, homes and livelihoods outside Kashmir—often with little or no direct government assistance for housing. On the other stands an expanding government housing programme, moving from tents and crude one-room...
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A Fallen Star: The Tragic Story of Dr. Deepak Mathu, IPS

What makes this story even more heartbreaking is that it wasn’t terrorists from across the border who claimed Dr. Mathu’s life, but some of...
Jammu Kashmir-Terrorism

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...
Home-POK & Pakistan

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...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage

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....
Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style

Political Resurgence or Marginalization? Kashmiri Pandits and the 2024 Assembly Elections

(By: K R Ishan) As Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its first Assembly elections since the abrogation of Article 370, the political landscape reflects...
Jammu & Kashmir-Politics

Janmashtami in Kashmir’s Tumultuous 1990s

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Circa 1991: In the tranquil yet troubled village of Batgund, Handwara,Kashmir nestled in the scenic district of Kupwara, the Koul family clung...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

Miru Pandit: Guardian of Kashmir’s Legacy during Mughal Era

Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the annals of Kashmir's rich history, few figures stand out as vividly as Miru Pandit, a man who bridged the ancient...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

Iqbal’s ‘Sare Jahan Se Achha’: India’s  Anthem, Pakistan’s Paradox!

(Kashmir Rechords Independence Day Special) "Saare Jahan Se Achha Hindustan Hamara" is a foundational patriotic poem, penned by  Muhammad Iqbal in 1904. Originally written for...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

A Kashmiri Pandit Governor Who Knew Pashto!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the annals of pre-independence India, the name Rai Bahadur Dewan Manmohan Kaul stands out, not just for his administrative prowess...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

Pandit Brij Mohan Dattatreya : A Forgotten Luminary with Kashmir Connection!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Pandit Brij Mohan Dattatreya, known by his penname "Kaifi Dehlavi" or simply "Kaifi," was a distinguished writer of Urdu, Persian, and Sanskrit...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage

1863: First Indian Calcutta High Court Judge Was a Kashmiri!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In an unprecedented achievement, Justice Shambunath Pandit, a Kashmiri Pandit, became the first Indian judge of the Calcutta High Court in 1863....
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

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