Defenceinfo Bureau Report The border town of Fazilka, Punjab, held a ceremony in remembrance of the heroism and valour of the brave soldiers who laid down their lives fighting for the motherland there during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war. The ”Saviours of Fazilka” fought the Battle of Beriwala, which raged on uninterrupted for 14 days from December 3, 1971 onwards. It was … [Read more...] about Amogh Division celebrates Fazilka Vijay Diwas
Defence and security
Dare to Dream Big…..
Book Review by Jaibans Singh Leadership is an enigma; yet it is widely (and correctly) perceived as an art. Leadership, however, can be acquired by proper training and application. The value of leadership to the new world cannot be overemphasized. From the smallest enterprise to the large multi-national corporations and of course the military structures, it is leadership that … [Read more...] about Dare to Dream Big…..
When will the West’s romanticism with terror end?
Vikas Khanna A series of recent terror attacks, the latest being the coordinated Mumbai-style attacks in Paris, should serve as a warning to the global community that terrorists can’t be friends of anybody. India, which has been a victim of terrorism for decades, has been pleading for a global action, but its pleas have fallen on deaf ears. As long as the West was not hit, it … [Read more...] about When will the West’s romanticism with terror end?
OROP face-off is the tip of the iceberg
Jaibans Singh The OROP face-off has now gone way beyond the original demand for pensions. If the poor old veterans who are sitting at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and other places across the country could go through a major portion of their retired life without OROP, they will live without it through their twilight years as well. Being soldiers, they will adjust and make the best … [Read more...] about OROP face-off is the tip of the iceberg
Pakistan should review security doctrines; shed failed policies
Jaibans Singh The breakdown of the much anticipated National Security Advisor (NSA) level talks between India and Pakistan on terror and regional security has come across as a big disappointment. The strategic community of both countries that well understands the need for stability in the subcontinent to open doors of prosperity for its teeming millions, rooted energetically … [Read more...] about Pakistan should review security doctrines; shed failed policies