Jaibans Singh On November, 16, 2013, as the Indian cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar, retired from international cricket after playing his last innings at Wenkhede Stadium, Mumbai, the Prime Minister’s Office announced award of the Bharat Ratna to him and to a top Indian scientist, Dr. CNN Rao. To time the conferment of the highest award of the land with a cricket match is, by … [Read more...] about Bharat Ratna and the Indian soldier
Defence and security
Terrorists and elections in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh The state of Jammu and Kashmir is all set to have a cold but active winter; the political and security spectrum will witness some testing times as the state gears up for both Parliamentary and state assembly elections scheduled for next year. At the same time, the determination of inimical forces to derail the election process will pose exceptional pressure on … [Read more...] about Terrorists and elections in Jammu and Kashmir
US presence in Afghanistan suits India
Hardeep Singh Bedi The United States of America (US) entered Afghanistan to avenge the 9/11 attacks in 2001 and along with western coalition forces waged a war on terror in the country. After 12 years, the terror still prevails but the US led coalition forces are looking for a safe exit from what has become a virtual volcano ready to engulf the entire region. Once the US and … [Read more...] about US presence in Afghanistan suits India
Passing Out Parade held at Officers Training Academy, Chennai
Defenceinfo Bureau report The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, was held on September, 14, 2013 . The SSC 96 and SSC(W) 10 Courses comprising of 350 cadets including 70 Lady Cadets and 20 Foreign Cadets from Afghanistan, passed out from the Academy in a glorious military parade. The impressive … [Read more...] about Passing Out Parade held at Officers Training Academy, Chennai
Pakistan’s “Act of War” and India’s response
Mehtab Karan Singh The aggression by Pakistan at Chakkan-Da-Bagh, Poonch, across the line of control that resulted in the death of five brave soldiers of the Indian army and grave injuries to one more is unfortunate. For how long does Pakistan think that the people of India will tolerate the imbecility of a nation that can be smothered anytime? An intrusion of the type that … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s “Act of War” and India’s response