Jaibans Singh The youth of the country needs to be given a post-independence historical perspective to make them realise that the freedom that they are enjoying came with a price. Sacrifices did not end with the freedom struggle; they extended way beyond to save the territorial integrity, dignity, democratic values and freedom of the great Indian Nation. The new generation … [Read more...] about Commemorating Indo-Pakistan War 1971: Freedom comes with a price
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Reminiscences of Bangladesh War of Independence
Lt Colonel (Retired) Jasbir Sarai A sixty five year old army veteran has a lot of time to reflect and contemplate, and this applies to me also. My grandchildren have this constant need to hear stories and yarns that I have learnt to concoct. Somehow, I never got down to telling them a true story of guts and glory of which I was a part. I hesitate since I feel that they will … [Read more...] about Reminiscences of Bangladesh War of Independence
Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir: Mindless and futile violence
Jasmine Brar The euphoria caused by a large voter turnout for the assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir has been responded to by the terrorists with a spate of attacks across the state in the last week or so. The suicide attack in Arnia , district Jammu on November, 27, followed by the second suicide attack at Uri in Kashmir on December, 05; the infiltration bid in … [Read more...] about Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir: Mindless and futile violence
Self interest drives the propagandist campaign against AFSPA
Ranjan Chauhan Elections in Jammu and Kashmir cannot be complete without some negative references to the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). Its revocation is a part of the election manifesto of some local political parties while separatists use the act as a tool for strengthening their call for a boycott of the polls. Surprisingly, nobody comes up with a workable plan as … [Read more...] about Self interest drives the propagandist campaign against AFSPA
The distorted debate on AFSPA
Jaibans Singh Election fever has overtaken Jammu and Kashmir; the contest is expected to be more competitive than ever. Political parties are, therefore, coming up with tried and tested and also new strategies to woo a discerning voter. Premium in the “tried and tested” segment is bashing of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA). This has been the mainstay of … [Read more...] about The distorted debate on AFSPA