Jaibans Singh COVID-19, more popularly known as Corona Virus has posed the biggest challenge in centuries upon the human population of the earth. Its rapid spread from China to the rest of the world is leading to a breakdown of health infrastructures of entire Nations while others like India are grappling with the challenge of containing its spread. The Indian Army has … [Read more...] about Indian Army’s quiet, efficient, disciplined response to Corona Virus sets example for nation
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Understanding the Soldier-Leader relationship
Jaibans Singh In June, 2019, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) issued a notification directing that income tax exemption on disability pension would be given only to such Armed Forces personnel who had been “invalidated from service.” Military veterans in India considered this notification to be discriminatory and approached the Supreme Court for relief. The Supreme … [Read more...] about Understanding the Soldier-Leader relationship
Pakistan: Desperately searching credible counter to increasing Indian military might
Jaibans Singh A few days back there were reports of a major counter-terrorist operation at the Indian military cantonment of Nagrota. Pakistani terrorists, who had probably infiltrated from Hiranagar, in District Kathua of the Jammu region, were accosted at a poll plaza near Nargota cantonment. Three of the terrorists were reported killed while one security person was … [Read more...] about Pakistan: Desperately searching credible counter to increasing Indian military might
The Army needs breathing space
Jaibans Singh "Pakistan is not an enemy country, our armies are alike too, their army kills their people and our army kills our people, there is no difference between them." These words were spoken by Tapan Bose, an activist and film maker from West Bengal. For good measure he added that “the ruling class of India and Pakistan is alike.” The statement is best … [Read more...] about The Army needs breathing space
Army roots for a new, vibrant Ladakh post reorganisation
Jaibans Singh The monumental decision taken by the government of India to amend Article 370 of the constitution and simultaneously reorganise the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories (UTs) has remained the flavour of India media ever since the bill was passed in Parliament on 05 August, 2019. Volumes have been written and spoken on the subject. Overwhelming … [Read more...] about Army roots for a new, vibrant Ladakh post reorganisation