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
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Is Devyani Khobragade more “Indian” than other Indians for the MEA?
Jaibans Singh Devyani Khobragade, India’s deputy consul general to the US may well go down in history as a person who brought the Indo-US relationship to a brink. It is heartening to see India stand up for maltreatment of one of its citizens in the US, something that seems to have become a norm in the arrogant nation. Devyani was charged by the US authorities with visa fraud … [Read more...] about Is Devyani Khobragade more “Indian” than other Indians for the MEA?
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
Looking at Article 370 from the public not legal perspective
S Ranjan A lot has been written on Article 370 but it does not seem to be enough, after short intervals the matter again comes up for discussion. As with many things in India especially those concerning Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) rigid postures have been adopted and a prestige issue has been made out of the whole matter. How is it that a billion plus citizens of this country … [Read more...] about Looking at Article 370 from the public not legal perspective
Internal displacement in Jammu and Kashmir: A serious human rights issue
Dr Simrit Kahlon The United Nations established a commission on human rights in 1946 with Eleanor Roosevelt as its chairperson. The commission drafted the Declaration of Human Rights which received unanimous approval from the member states on December, 10, 1948. It was through this document that the UN defined the qualities of a decent standard of living for all people … [Read more...] about Internal displacement in Jammu and Kashmir: A serious human rights issue