Col. Alok Mathur In early hours of 1 February, 2021, as Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) rolled out on the streets of Nay Pai Taw and Yangon in Myanmar, the military owned Myawwady Television channel announced that Myanmar was in a state of Emergency. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar slipped back into military rule in a coup against the democratically elected government … [Read more...] about Military coup in Myanmar: Options for India
On Republic Day spare a thought for the Indian soldier
Jaibans Singh India gained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947. At that stage, the country was governed under the provisions of the Government of India Act, 1935. On 29 August 1947, a resolution was moved by the Constituent Assembly for the appointment of a committee to present the draft for a permanent Constitution. An eminent jurist, Dr. BR Ambedkar was made the … [Read more...] about On Republic Day spare a thought for the Indian soldier
Kashmir: Pakistan sponsored terror “kids on the block”
Jaibans Singh Pakistan has excelled in “Keeping the pot boiling” so far as perpetration of terror, dissension and disruption in Kashmir is concerned. No amount of pressure, domestic or international, has lowered the determination of those in the country who are vested with this responsibility. They are unmindful of the socio-economic setbacks that their actions cause to the … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Pakistan sponsored terror “kids on the block”
Army Day Special: Indian Army ready to face all threats & challenges
Jaibans Singh “Pakistan continues to embrace terror and terrorism as an instrument of state policy, however, we are clear that we have zero tolerance for terror and we have reserved our right to respond at a time and place of our choosing. This is a clear message that we have sent across that we will not tolerate such activity.” “Pakistan and China form a very potent threat, … [Read more...] about Army Day Special: Indian Army ready to face all threats & challenges
Harnessing youth power in Jammu & Kashmir
Jaibans Singh Jammu and Kashmir has suffered tremendously in the shadow of the gun for the last almost three decades. Violence hit the youth of the region most of all. Their education and development suffered since families were engrossed in the day to day challenge of survival. As a result, they lost out on employment opportunities and entrepreneurship. It is to the credit … [Read more...] about Harnessing youth power in Jammu & Kashmir