Jasbir Sarai Tehreek-e-Hurriyat chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani has applied for renewal of his Indian passport. Media reports suggest that he wishes to visit his ailing daughter in Saudi Arabia. The issue of a passport to Syed Geelani or any other separatist leader is a non-event for the Government of India. All the separatist leaders use Indian passports or their many foreign … [Read more...] about Syed Geelani: Committed ideologue or self serving opportunist?
Resolute action can usher peace in Jammu and Kashmir
Jasmine Brar In Kashmir, the more things are expected to change the more they remain the same. Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed came into office with a firm resolve and considerable energy to change the political status quo that has marred peace and progress in the valley. Little did he realise that those whom he was trying to court are waiting only for such opportunities … [Read more...] about Resolute action can usher peace in Jammu and Kashmir
Dealing with Pakistan’s Proxy war against India
Ranjan Chauhan Pakistan is today grappling with a fast deteriorating security situation. The much acclaimed offensive against the militants, Operation Zarb-e-Azb, is going nowhere. In fact, the Pakistan Taliban seems to be gaining strength as is evident from its claim of having shot down a military helicopter in Gilgit-Baltistan leading to the unfortunate death of seven people … [Read more...] about Dealing with Pakistan’s Proxy war against India
Role of media in Jammu and Kashmir, time for introspection!
Capt. Anil Gour The President of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti, during a recent interview with a Hindi news channel, lucidly explained the manner in which the media, especially the electronic segment; is playing into the hands of separatist and divisive forces in Jammu and Kashmir by sensationalising non-issues in their favour. When asked about the … [Read more...] about Role of media in Jammu and Kashmir, time for introspection!
Taliban flaunts missile launch: Threat to world security
Vikas Khanna The deadly Pakistan-based Islamist group Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP) has become deadlier. If its claims that it has developed an indigenous missile named Omar-1 which it successfully test-fired are true then it poses a grave threat not only to Pakistan and Afghanistan but to the regional and international security as well. Terrorism has acquired new dimensions and … [Read more...] about Taliban flaunts missile launch: Threat to world security