Tag: Kotli

Jammu’s Forgotten Victoria Cross Warrior

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the dusty archives of old newspapers lies the story of a soldier whose courage once made Jammu proud and whose name deserves remembrance even today — Jemadar Prakash Singh, a decorated warrior of the Jammu and Kashmir State Forces who earned one of the British Empire’s highest gallantry honours, the Victoria Cross. A rare feature published in Kashmir Times on February 17,...

Gold for 10 Rupees? A Rare 1936 Urdu Ad Reveals Delhi’s Vintage Wedding Secrets

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Long before luxury malls, branded jewellery chains and digital payment counters transformed India’s retail culture, the bazaars of Delhi carried a charm rooted in craftsmanship, tradition and aspiration. A surviving 1936 Urdu advertisement from Delhi’s Darya Ganj market offers a fascinating glimpse into that world — a time when jewellery was marketed not as an investment commodity, but as an essential ornament...
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Gurudwara at Patiala: A Beacon for the Survivors of Muzaffarabad Massacre

This Gurudwara stands as a reminder not just of the partition but of the enduring human spirit in the face of overwhelming loss. For the descendants of these families, their ancestors' stories are not distant history but a living legacy, shaping their identity and sense of purpose.