Dr. Simrit Kahlon Diwali is traditionally celebrated by the Pakistan army with a fervour that far exceeds what is seen in India. While in India the celebrations entail bursting of crackers, the Pakistan army rains artillery shells on the border areas of Jammu and Kashmir and derives great pleasure in causing untold misery to the hapless inhabitants of the area during the … [Read more...] about India should remain prepared to counter Pakistan’s pig-headedness
Defence and security
No more Burhan Wani’s in Kashmir please
Jaibans Singh The killing of Burhan Wani, a so-called commander of the Hizbul Mujahedeen (HM), has led to a renewed debate on the terror machinery operating under foreign influence in the Kashmir Valley. Experts are of the opinion that Burhan was more of a poster boy of the terror machinery than a well trained professional terrorist. He was a part of the propaganda campaign … [Read more...] about No more Burhan Wani’s in Kashmir please
Courage and perseverance, not SOPs, will win the day in Kashmir
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
Take away from the Augusta Westland thriller
Brig. (Retd) Sandeep Bhalla The nation has recently witnessed a hot debate and political activity on the Augusta Westland helicopter deal. While the UPA is desperately trying to ward off the heat the NDA is not missing any opportunity to highlight any real or imaginary omission/commission by their adversaries. This was good entertainment while it lasted and as expected there … [Read more...] about Take away from the Augusta Westland thriller
Chabahar: Deal done but miles to go for India
Mehtab Karan Singh The speed and confidence with which Prime Minister Narendra Modi moved to engage Iran once economic sanctions imposed on the country were lifted speaks volumes about the dynamism in India’s foreign policy under the NDA government. Surmounting complex diplomatic, political and economic challenges, a tripartite agreement between India, Iran and Afghanistan to … [Read more...] about Chabahar: Deal done but miles to go for India