Jaibans Singh Azam Khan, the controversial leader of the Samajwadi Party (SP), has managed to surpass his own record of obtuseness by making a remark that has appalled the entire nation with its coarseness and insensitivity. In a recent interaction with media he said that women are cutting away the private parts of soldiers because the latter are perceived to be rapists and … [Read more...] about Azam Khan needs to be in a mental asylum or in jail or both
Indian Army
Courage and commitment epitomise Indian Army’s Operation Meghdoot in Siachen
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Operation Meghdoot, the very name carries with it an aura of respect and admiration within military circles across the world. What was militarily accomplished in this operation, launched by the Indian Army in the icy heights of the Siachen Glacier on 13 April 1984, has no parallels in the annals of military history. In an unimaginable feat of grit and … [Read more...] about Courage and commitment epitomise Indian Army’s Operation Meghdoot in Siachen
The life and honour of a soldier is sacrosanct
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
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