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
Can anyone make Hurriyat see reason?
Jasbir Sarai Syed Ali Shah Geelani is daring Omar Abdullah to give permission to him to hold a rally at Lal Chowk to demonstrate the representative nature of his organisation and his movement which, he insists, reflects the aspirations of the people of Kashmir. Geelani’s ire had been invited by a recent statement made by the Chief Minister. "Let the people decide who is … [Read more...] about Can anyone make Hurriyat see reason?