Jaibans Singh Whenever a soldier of the Indian Armed Forces proceeds on leave after a strenuous tenure and separation of many months from his family, he carries with him a small bag. In the bag there are gifts for his family, a pressure cooker for his wife who is finding it difficult to cook food for the entire family in open containers, household items like toothpaste, soap … [Read more...] about Soldier’s welfare is sacrosanct for a nation
Geelani : Captive to an outdated ideology
Jaibans Singh The resounding question in the Kashmir Valley is– will this year witness a ‘hot, cool or ambivalent summer’. The reference is, of course, not to the climatic conditions but to the political atmospherics that dominate the lives of the general public. ‘Hot’ summers over the last few years have led to endless suffering for the common man. He was deprived of a … [Read more...] about Geelani : Captive to an outdated ideology
No controversy exists in the issue of Army Chiefs age
Jaibans Singh The service record of the Chief of the Indian Army, General VK Singh, has two different dates of birth (DOB) recorded in two different departments that are required to maintain such records. The Military Secretary (MS) Branch, which deals with the postings, promotions and career management of Army officers has recorded his DOB as 10 May 1950, whereas, the … [Read more...] about No controversy exists in the issue of Army Chiefs age
Who killed Maulana Shaukat Ahmed and why?
Jaibans Singh Maulana Shaukat Ahmed, the soft spoken, 55 year old chief of the Jamiat-e-Ahli-Hadees (JAH) has become yet another victim of violence in the strife torn Kashmir valley. His assassination has caused shock waves in the region. The Maulana had been heading the JAH since 2004, when he was first elected President, followed by three more tenures in this responsible … [Read more...] about Who killed Maulana Shaukat Ahmed and why?
Plight of the people south of the Pir Panjal
Jaibans Singh The magnificent Pir Panjal Range, lies south of the Himalayas and extends from Pakistan Occupied Kashmir through Jammu and Kashmir to Himachal Pradesh. The Northern slopes of this breathtaking range fall into the exquisite Kashmir Valley which is the ancient dwelling of the Kashmiri people, a cultured, secular civilization comprising of Pundits, Muslims (both … [Read more...] about Plight of the people south of the Pir Panjal