Jaibans Singh 2013 offered a mixed bag for Jammu and Kashmir so far as security is concerned. This was the third consecutive year when the state witnessed a modicum of peace which translated into unhindered social/economic activity. The going was, however, not totally smooth; many issues came up, some due to circumstances and others most cleverly orchestrated by inimical … [Read more...] about Security in Jammu and Kashmir: Circa 2013
Defence and security
DGMO meeting over; prepare for business as usual in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh For about three months now the Indian media has been waiting with a bated breath for the meeting between the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian and Pakistani armies that was decided upon by the Prime Ministers of the two countries in New York on September, 29. A lot of water has flown under the bridge since then. Pakistan has not … [Read more...] about DGMO meeting over; prepare for business as usual in Jammu and Kashmir
Bharat Ratna and the Indian soldier
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
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