Tag: Lahore

The Spy Who Came Back Forgotten: Kashmir’s Real Dhurandhar

Roshan Lal Jalla, a Kashmiri intelligence operative, spent 15 years in Pakistani prisons after being captured in 1972. Tortured, disowned, and denied rehabilitation upon his return, his story was documented by The Illustrated Weekly of India and preserved by Kashmir Rechords. (Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Cinema loves its spies—silent men slipping across borders, bruised but unbroken, returning home to gratitude and glory. Films like Dhurrandhar remind audiences...

The Forgotten Exodus: How 30,000 Kashmiri Pandits Were Forced Out Between 1947 and 1954 !

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) When the tragic mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990 is recalled, it is often framed as the first great rupture in the community’s modern history. Some narratives go further back, listing seven migrations across centuries. Yet, buried deep in archives and largely absent from public discourse, lies a crucial, well-documented migration that took place soon after Independence, between 1947 and 1954,...
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A Kashmiri Pandit in Rangoon: A Forgotten Chapter from a Unique Directory!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Ever heard of a Kashmiri Pandit family residing in Rangoon—now known as Yangon, the largest city and former capital of Burma (Myanmar)?...

1935: Kashmiri Pandits’ Association of  New Delhi

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) While post-1950 saw the establishment of organizations like the All India Kashmiri Samaj and the Kashmiri Samiti Delhi, records indicate that the...

A Kashmiri Pandit Who Shaped Lahore’s Administration

Pandit Amar Nath Muttoo’s life is not just a chapter in history; it is a testament to the enduring spirit of the Kashmiri Pandit...

Kashmir’s Forgotten Doctor Who Served Before Ali Jan’s Birth

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the rich tapestry of Kashmir’s medical history, few names shine as brightly as that of Dr. Ali Mohammad Jan (1914-1988). Known...

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...

From Kashmir’s Orphan to Lahore’s Builder  

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) In the early 19th century, the picturesque valleys of Kashmir were devastated by a series of merciless famines. Among the many who...

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...

1947 Banking in Jammu, Kashmir

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) A pre-partition era chequebook of Jammu and Kashmir Bank, Muzaffarabad, (Kashmir) Branch was recently making the rounds on social...

 Century’s Wait… Indian Railways Finally Does It!

(By: Dr. Rajesh Bhat) Indian Railways with the completion of construction of all tunnels on Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla  (USB) Rail Link is finally going to fulfill the...

Malika Pukhraj—-Jammu Wali!

The gifted singer whose musical voice echoed the earthly sounds of melody and became synonym with Dogra ethos, Malika Pukhraj (Jammu Wali), will always...

Shyama Zutshi—the first Kashmiri heroine who had joined Bollywood!

By: B Revti Shyama Zutshi (1910-1953) and Zaira Wasim (born 23 October 2000) have something in common to share. While Shyama Zutshi was the...

Who was poet Tribhavan Nath Zutshi from Kashmir?

(Kashmir Rechords Team) Famous Persian and Urdu poet, Tribhavan Nath Zutshi, `Zar’, had his roots in Kashmir.  Born in 1871 at Meerut, his intellectual capabilities...