Jaibans Singh Every few days the nation gets the terrible news of some of its soldiers falling in the line of duty in Kashmir. Defence journalists, perpetually on the lookout for such an incident, are the first to get to know and they immediately get into action. Their first step is to demand photographs and home addresses of the fallen heroes from the publicity departments of … [Read more...] about The life and honour of a soldier is sacrosanct
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Hard work and motivation are benchmarks of success of a Kashmiri Sikh family
Jaibans Singh The world has become a global village where cross cultural integration is an all encompassing norm; all those who aspire to make the world their professional stage are fully aware that they would face herculean problems of adjustment. They stoically make necessary effort to adjust into the cultural melt pot. The youth of Jammu and Kashmir need to realise that … [Read more...] about Hard work and motivation are benchmarks of success of a Kashmiri Sikh family
Battle of Chamkaur: A sage of courage and sacrifice
Jaibans Singh In western history, battles that have changed the course of history are well chronicled. They also form part of the folklore of the country. Two such examples are the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. If a similar chronicle of great battles which changed the course of history in India were to be compiled, the Battle of Chamkaur would … [Read more...] about Battle of Chamkaur: A sage of courage and sacrifice
New Chief, New Challenges
Jaibans Singh A few years ago, when the UPA government was in power the BJP, in opposition, would often lament that the Congress lacked “strategic culture.” This was said in context with the sorry state of affairs in the Armed Forces for which the blame was put on the ineffectual Defence Minister, AK Antony. The hasty, opaque, and insensitive manner in which the present NDA … [Read more...] about New Chief, New Challenges
Government must take a leaf from Army Super – 40 education initiative
Jaibans Singh The summer unrest in the Kashmir Valley was spearheaded by teenaged school boys, quite obviously indoctrinated and misled into following this destructive path by forces inimical to ushering of peace and prosperity in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, especially s, in the valley. It has become quite apparent that channelising the energy of the youth towards … [Read more...] about Government must take a leaf from Army Super – 40 education initiative