Jaibans Singh The Indian nation celebrates Army Day on January, 15 every year with great fervour. January, 15 has a historical significance; it was on this day, in 1949, that the Indian Army divested itself from British control with General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from Sir Francis Butcher. A … [Read more...] about Army Chief has assured that nation remains secure in strong hands of its Armed Forces
J&K: Challenge status quo with new age, dynamic, baggage-free leadership
Jaibans Singh The need for a dynamic leadership to chart out the course of new Jammu and Kashmir that is emerging post reorganisation has been spoken of by many academicians and intelligentsia. In fact, one of the objectives of intensive grass root level elections that have been held in the state for the Panchayats, Municipal Corporations and even at the Block level is to … [Read more...] about J&K: Challenge status quo with new age, dynamic, baggage-free leadership
Nankana Sahib Incident: Mob violence highlights minority suppression in Pakistan
Jaibans Singh The incident of mob violence at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan on Friday, 03, January has raised deep concern worldwide and especially amidst the Sikh community. Reports suggest that, post the afternoon Friday prayers, a mob comprising of hundreds of Muslims lad siege on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib. The holy premises were pelted with stones and Sikhs offering … [Read more...] about Nankana Sahib Incident: Mob violence highlights minority suppression in Pakistan
New Year resolution for Kashmir: Defeat mistrust and divisiveness
Jaibans Singh Kashmir is in the thoughts of every Indian, be it the politician, the intellectual, the strategist, the businessman or the common man. The thoughts are all positive since each person wants that the region to witnesses an era of much needed peace and each person is ready to contribute in his own small way to bring it about. A big hindrance to this feeling of … [Read more...] about New Year resolution for Kashmir: Defeat mistrust and divisiveness
Balochistan: An oppressed Nation that needs international support
Jaibans Singh Balochistan, the most restive province of Pakistan, has entered into a new era of violence and dissent. Inputs of atrocities being committed on innocent civilians by the Pakistan Army and its sponsored terrorists are coming out frequently despite an attempt to keep the situation under wraps. The root of the problem lies in the fact that the people … [Read more...] about Balochistan: An oppressed Nation that needs international support