Jaibans Singh Much has been written and spoken about the terrorist attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy in Pampore, South Kashmir on June, 25. Eight brave soldiers lost their lives in the attack while more than 20 were injured. In the post incident analysis, there are as many opinions as there are voices. The main issue that is being raised is - was the … [Read more...] about Courage and perseverance, not SOPs, will win the day in Kashmir
Army’s decision to continue Sadbhavna is well appreciated
Jaibans Singh The Indian Army has reiterated its commitment to carry on with its welfare initiative in Jammu and Kashmir called Operation Sadbhavna. While a majority of people in the state would be rejoicing due to this good news, there would definitely be a small segment of anti-social, anti-national, divisive, disruptive, secessionist, anarchist and separatist elements who … [Read more...] about Army’s decision to continue Sadbhavna is well appreciated
Amarnath Yatra: Faith unshakable despite evil disruption attempts
Jaibans Singh The pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath in the Kashmir Valley is scheduled to commence on 2 July, on the auspicious day of “Massik Shivratri” in accordance with the Hindu calendar and culminate on 18 August, coinciding with “Raksha Bandhan.” The holy cave of Shri Amarnath is located at the head of the Sind Valley in Kashmir, flanked in the north by the great … [Read more...] about Amarnath Yatra: Faith unshakable despite evil disruption attempts
MK Narayanan: Pays back to Congress at the cost of Kashmiris
Jaibans Singh The Kashmir Valley is probably the most talked about region in the world, definitely so in India. Volumes are written and spoken on a daily basis. Most unfortunate and depressing are instances when eminent thinkers write about Kashmir in a partisan manner to serve their personal and political interests. A potent example is a recent article, “Adrift in the … [Read more...] about MK Narayanan: Pays back to Congress at the cost of Kashmiris
The China-Pakistan conundrum and options for India
Jaibans Singh Some significant developments that have recently taken place are critical for the geo-political equations in the Indian Sub-continent. They define the complex relationship between the three most important neighbours – India, Pakistan and China. The first is the refusal of the US government to provide F-16 aircraft to Pakistan free of cost even while offering to … [Read more...] about The China-Pakistan conundrum and options for India