Jasbir Sarai For those who grew up in the 1970’s, Kashmir was a Shangri-La type paradise on earth. The most renowned and successful romantic films of famous Indian heroes like Rajender Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, down to the younger generation of Rishi Kapoor, were shot in Kashmir and were huge box office hits. Visitors to Kashmir in those happier times would vouch … [Read more...] about Kashmiri youth need lessons in their history and culture
India’s posture on Baluchistan and POJK: On course at last
Jasbir Sarai Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit, during the celebrations of his country’s 70th Independence Day, has given yet another demonstration of his governments over riding interest in Kashmir, regardless of the same being immoral and dishonourable. “As far as Jammu and Kashmir is concerned, we are dedicating this year’s Independence Day to the freedom of … [Read more...] about India’s posture on Baluchistan and POJK: On course at last
Encounter killing is not “policy” for security forces in Kashmir
Ranjan Chauhan As was expected, Pakistan has made a concerted attempt to exploit the current unrest in Kashmir by increasing the threshold of its terrorist activity. A visible and concerted spike in terrorist initiated violence as well as infiltration bids has been witnessed in the last few days, while the valley was in the throes of agitations engineered by Pakistan’s … [Read more...] about Encounter killing is not “policy” for security forces in Kashmir
J-K Government secure, now proof of pudding will be in the eating
Jasbir Sarai The Anantnag by-polls on 22 June were significant since Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was fighting the election in a constituency earlier represented by her deceased father and former chief minister, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. After a muted start, polling picked up in the evening. A mere four per cent turnout was recorded during the first one hour. The final count … [Read more...] about J-K Government secure, now proof of pudding will be in the eating
Take away from the Augusta Westland thriller
Brig. (Retd) Sandeep Bhalla The nation has recently witnessed a hot debate and political activity on the Augusta Westland helicopter deal. While the UPA is desperately trying to ward off the heat the NDA is not missing any opportunity to highlight any real or imaginary omission/commission by their adversaries. This was good entertainment while it lasted and as expected there … [Read more...] about Take away from the Augusta Westland thriller