Jasbir Sarai The Kashmir Valley is once again dominated by politics of power; however, this time round it is power of a different nature that has gained centre stage. Hydro-power has become the latest buzz word of all political shenanigans, manipulations and maneuvers designed to emotionally exploit the common mans miseries for self interest and petty brownie points. The … [Read more...] about Separatist propaganda against security forces
Understanding the Chinese enigma and its impact on India
Prabhakar Gupta For centuries China has been an enigma for the world, a remote region enclosed by a wall and inhabited by a distinct set of people. It history, culture, religion is a matter on which little, if any, knowledge was available. Now, the growing might of the country has set into motion a spate of academic and intellectual exercises to decipher the idea behind the … [Read more...] about Understanding the Chinese enigma and its impact on India
Where is the Counter insurgency plan for J&K?
S Ranjan On, Monday, January 02, 2012, in an unfortunate incident in Uri, Kashmir, a standard 12 student was shot dead by CISF personnel when a protest by locals turned ugly and the CISF deployed at the NHPC run power project at Boniyar opened fire in self protection. The protest was being carried out in demand for a regular supply of electricity. Off late valley is facing a … [Read more...] about Where is the Counter insurgency plan for J&K?
Accept the changed environment gracefully Mr. Geelani
S Ranjan On Thursday, December, 22, the Hurriyat leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, made a statement where he blamed the Government of India for ‘social engineering’ through its different policy programmes. The separatist leader implied that the Indian government is employing sinister methods to destroy the social fabric of Kashmir. He has reportedly said, “They are trying to … [Read more...] about Accept the changed environment gracefully Mr. Geelani
Geelanis support for Fai has secessionist overtones
Jasbir Sarai With the winter in full swing and the people of Kashmir opting for the warm comfort of their homes the separatists leadership, true to tradition, has deviated from its usual practice of rabble rousing on the streets and launched a verbal onslaught on the world in general, the Indian Union and the central/state governments. For the past few years the trend has been … [Read more...] about Geelanis support for Fai has secessionist overtones