Jaibans Singh Some acts and deeds are so profound that they change the course of history! One such is the martyrdom of the two younger sons of the tenth master of the Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh Ji! The young and innocent boys, Sahibzada (Prince) Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh attained martyrdom on 26, December, 1705, when they were brutally murdered by Wazir Khan the … [Read more...] about The story of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh
J&K Panchayat elections: The proof of the pudding lies in the eating
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir have culminated successfully! Media has not given much attention to the same except for carrying the official press release before and after every phase. One reason for the lack of media interest was the attention being paid to assembly elections in five states across the country. A bigger reason, however, was the peaceful … [Read more...] about J&K Panchayat elections: The proof of the pudding lies in the eating
The Battle of Chamkaur: An epic that changed the course of Indian history
Jaibans Singh In western history, battles that have changed the course of history are well chronicled. They also form part of the folklore of the country. Two such examples are the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. If a similar chronicle of great battles which changed the course of history in India were to be compiled, the Battle of Chamkaur would … [Read more...] about The Battle of Chamkaur: An epic that changed the course of Indian history
Pulwama incident: Divisive disruptive, propagandist activities need to be curtailed
Jaibans Singh The heavy loss of life in an encounter at Pulwama, South Kashmir, on Saturday, 15, December, has evoked multifarious responses. While there is a universal expression of grief over the lives lost, the situational dynamics have created differing perceptions. A cursory study of the responses indicates an attempt from some quarters to politicise the tragedy. The … [Read more...] about Pulwama incident: Divisive disruptive, propagandist activities need to be curtailed
Indo-Pakistan War 1971: A motivating narrative of Indian Army
Jaibans Singh “Oye shera, agar tere varge afsar saadi fauj vich hon tan assi dunia di kisse vee fauj nu kacha kha jaiye.” (Hey Tiger, if officers like you were in our army we would eat up any army in this world). This remark was made by a Pakistan prisoner of war in East Pakistan (later Bangladesh) to an Indian officer, Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Colonel) Jasbir Sarai of 1st … [Read more...] about Indo-Pakistan War 1971: A motivating narrative of Indian Army