Jasbir Sarai The second four-yearly Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council was held in Geneva in the month of May. The Indian delegation was led by the Attorney General of India, Goolam E Vahanvati, who made a presentation on May, 25. Vahanvati dwelled on landmark legislations like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, … [Read more...] about Public sentiment cannot guide policies on national security
Revitalising the repressed defence industry
Major General (Retired) JS Kataria A confidential letter written by the previous Army Chief, General VK Singh, on March 12 to the Prime Minister, highlighting the glaring weaknesses in India's defence preparedness on account of obsolescence of 97 per cent of air defence equipment and a void in critical tank ammunition, came into the public domain, sixteen days later. The very … [Read more...] about Revitalising the repressed defence industry
Pakistan in smithereens: A story of exploitation and apathy
S Ranjan On May, 09, 2012, with slogans of, “Takht-e-Lahore Alvida” (Good bye to the throne of Lahore) in the assembly of the Punjab province in Pakistan, two resolutions demanding division of the province into three different segments were passed unanimously. This was historic and significant because the largest, richest, politically most powerful province is looking for … [Read more...] about Pakistan in smithereens: A story of exploitation and apathy
India should not become its own worst enemy in Myanmar
Prabhakar Gupta In a first by an Indian Prime Minister in 25 years, Manmohan Singh will be visiting Myanmar, starting May, 27. He will hold talks with President Thein Sein on May, 28, followed by a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi to discuss Myanmar's ongoing transformation into a full-fledged democracy. Considering the geostrategic significance of the resource rich Myanmar, the … [Read more...] about India should not become its own worst enemy in Myanmar
Baluchistan’s justified anger towards one and all
S Ranjan The trouble torn Pakistani province of Baluchistan is being seen worldwide as another Bangladesh in the making. Why exactly is a feeling of this nature being generated? The answer can be derived from a narrative of the current happenings in the province. Recently, a British aid worker was killed in the province by some unknown assailant. The Police has not been able … [Read more...] about Baluchistan’s justified anger towards one and all