Simrit Kahlon The crowds in Hisar just yesterday went on a rampage. They torched a couple of government buildings including a police post and the official car of a district judge. The civil administration accepted its helplessness in the face of such loot and arson and turned to the army for help. Such an occurrence, where the politicians and civil administration mishandles … [Read more...] about Let us learn to honour our valourous soldiers
Kashmiris are no longer influenced by vicious propaganda
Simrit Kahlon Notwithstanding all the peace and tranquillity that nature has gifted to Kashmir, its saga remains peppered with frequent episodes of violence. In fact, violence has become so much a part of the psyche of the common Kashmiri that talking about it, witnessing it, experiencing it and even extolling it are things that he has begun to take in his stride. One may … [Read more...] about Kashmiris are no longer influenced by vicious propaganda
Indian Army: A pillar of national integration
Simrit Kahlon There are few countries in the world that can boast of the kind of cultural, religious, regional, ethnic, linguistic, historical, economic and social diversity that is the hallmark of India. Every few miles one notices a change in topography associated with a change in dialect, custom and lifestyle. Throughout history, India has been known for being exposed to … [Read more...] about Indian Army: A pillar of national integration
The foreign hand in Pakistan’s affairs
Simrit Kahlon In a region where civilization dates back to almost five thousand years ago, a mere six decades is of almost no consequence when deciding or commenting upon the fate of a nation. However, one does wonder what the founding fathers of Pakistan, be it the ideologue-poet Muhammed Iqbal or the cynical statesman Muhammed Ali Jinnah, would have to say about Pakistan … [Read more...] about The foreign hand in Pakistan’s affairs
Human Security in Jammu and Kashmir
Simrit Kahlon During the fifth decade of the last century when numerous colonies in South and South-east Asia gained independence from their European rulers, the primary mandate for national governments was the provision of human security to its citizens. The idea of human security is more comprehensive than the more basic need of physical security. It encompasses economic … [Read more...] about Human Security in Jammu and Kashmir