Tag: Srinagar

Beyond Samay Raina’s Statement: The Untold Resistance of Kashmiri Pandits

(Kashmir Rechords' Response) There is something uneasy about history being compressed into a punchline—especially when that history involves the Kashmiri Pandit resistance, a story of blood, exile and silent resilience Samay Raina, a gifted comedian of a new India, recently stepped into that uneasy terrain. His remark—that Kashmiri Pandits “only fight when the fight is fair”—was perhaps intended to provoke thought, maybe even empathy. Instead, it...
News & Current Affairs

From Tokyo to Jammu: The Japanese Scholar Who Preserved Dogri Folklore

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) At a time when Dogri lived in the voices of its people but not in the pages of serious scholarship, when its own custodians failed to document it for the world, a young woman from faraway Japan stepped in to do what many closer home did not. Her name was Noriko Mayeda. In the early 1960s, she arrived not as a tourist, but as...
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage
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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

Syed Malik: Kashmir’s Stalwart Journalist

(By: Kashmir Rechords Representative) Mohammad Syed Malik, often referred to as Syed Malik, was born in the picturesque region of Kashmir, known for its...
Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style

When J&K had Director Lotteries!

The glimpse into the past reveals a fascinating yet tumultuous chapter in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the impact of State-run lotteries on the socio-economic fabric of the region.
Jammu & Kashmir-Life Style

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

A Tale of Two Somnath Zutshis!

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) If you’re familiar with Charles Dickens’ "A Tale of Two Cities," you might find the story of the two Somnath Zutshis equally...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

Balraj Madhok’s 1979 Vision for Kashmir, Jammu: A Blueprint Realised in 2019

Kashmir Rechords Desk  January 1979 – The political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir was rocked by the explosive and visionary proposals of Balraj Madhok, a veteran...
Research

Assassination of Mirwaiz Farooq and Jagmohan’s Ouster

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Thirty-four years ago, this day, on May 21, 1990, three young men visited the home of Kashmir’s head priest and prominent...
Political

Chander’s Chronicles: Capturing Kashmir’s Soul Through History’s Lens

(Kashmir Rechords Exclusive) Meet Chander Mohan Bhat, a native of the picturesque village of Murran nestled within the Pulwama district of Kashmir....
Jammu & Kashmir- Heritage

Zadoo Brothers of Kashmir Who were Closely Associated With Subash Chandra Bose!

(Kashmir Rechords Desk) Two Zadoo Brothers from Anantnag district---Dina Nath and Kanti Chandra, who find their name  incorporated in the category of `` Unsung Heroes’’,  ...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research

1996: When Kashmiri Pandits `dissociated’ from Lok Sabha Polls!

( Kashmir Rechords Archives) It was during 1996 Lok Sabha elections when  over 2.25 Lakh  Kashmiri Hindu voters  had reportedly  resolved to "dissociate’’ themselves  from...
Jammu & Kashmir-Politics

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...
Jammu & Kashmir-Research