Tag: Maharaja Pratap Singh

Hizbul Posters and a Pandit’s Plea: Untold Stories from Kashmir’s Dark Decade

(Kashmir Records Exclusive) “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful…”The words appeared at the top of a poster—formal, almost pious. But what followed was not a prayer. It was an order. In the early 1990s, Kashmir was not merely passing through unrest—it was living under a parallel authority. Militants, particularly the Hizbul Mujahideen, had begun to dictate not just politics or ideology,...

1990: When Cinema Fell Silent in Kashmir!

Kashmir Records Special Feature There was a time—not too long ago—when Kashmir queued up for dreams. Long before the crackle of gunfire replaced laughter, cinema halls across Srinagar pulsed with life. From Lal Chowk to Down Town or to  Residency Road; to towns like Anantnag to Sopore or Baramulla, over 20 theatres screened Bollywood blockbusters and Hollywood hits. Tickets were sold in black. Beauty parlours thrived....
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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

Who Were Royal Elephants of Dogra Kings?

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Once a place for keeping Royal Elephants, it is now a  famous Sabzi Mandi (Vegetable Market) of Jammu City! Situated in the...

 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...