Tag: Kashmiri Pandit

From Padma Shri to a Militant’s Bullet: The Forgotten Mohammad Din

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) There are stories history records. There are others history owes itself the duty to recover. The story of Din Mohammad Jagir belongs to the second category. In official records of the Government of India, he is simply “Shri Mohammad Din Jagir, Jammu and Kashmir — Padma Shri, 1966, Social Work.” Behind those few words, however, lies an extraordinary and almost forgotten episode...

A Community without an address: The Kashmiri Pandit story

By R. K. Tickoo* “Where do you live?”“What is your address?”“Where is your hometown?” Almost every Kashmiri Pandit who has lived outside Kashmir over the past 36 years has faced these seemingly simple questions. And each time, they carry a deeper meaning. I may be living in, or even owning, a house, flat or property anywhere in India or elsewhere in the world. But the real predicament...
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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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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

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...