Jaibans Singh India is celebrating, in this month of July, the 20th anniversary of the Kargil War, a military epic fought at heights over 16000 feet and temperatures as low as minus 15 degree Celsius. The ignominious designs of a belligerent neighbour (Pakistan) to violate the territorial integrity of the nation were thwarted by a military action that has no parallel in the … [Read more...] about Twentieth Anniversary of Kargil War: Time for celebration and introspection
Defence and security
General Elections: Unsavoury politics tarnishing image of Armed Forces
Jaibans Singh Exercising their voting rights has emerged as yet another challenge that the soldiers of the nation face in their day to day existence. One remembers that during army service one did not get to vote at all since the process of getting voter cards made and then getting the ballot papers was simply not tenable. The Constitution gives soldiers freedom to vote … [Read more...] about General Elections: Unsavoury politics tarnishing image of Armed Forces
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
Indo-Nepal relations: Historical relationship should overcome Chinese assertiveness
Vikas Khanna China’s growing assertiveness and pitch to gain influence in Nepal has created a Catch-22 situation for Nepal’s new Prime Minister, KP Oli. He now has to take a posture that would placate traditional friend India while dealing with the pressure being created by China. The balancing act would constitute typical political walking on a tight rope. The indication … [Read more...] about Indo-Nepal relations: Historical relationship should overcome Chinese assertiveness
Terrorism will be eliminated from the soil of Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh The War Memorial at Headquarters, Northern Command in Udhampur will be inscribed with the name of two more brave Indian soldiers, who died a hero’s death in the cause of the nation, while fighting foreign sponsored terrorism in the Kashmir region of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The fallen brave heart, Major Kamlesh Pandey hailed from Almora, Uttarakhand; he … [Read more...] about Terrorism will be eliminated from the soil of Jammu and Kashmir