Jaibans Singh The braid chopping phenomenon in the Kashmir valley has attained a critical dimension. With more than 150 incidents having taken place in the last month (from September 14 onwards) there is panic among the people there. The tension has been heightened by the irrational violent reaction of vigilante groups who have attempted to brutally kill two innocent youth in … [Read more...] about Braid Chopping in Kashmir: A tool to create wedge between security forces and people
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Jammu and Kashmir should take a leaf from the Texas model
Mehtab Karan Singh The state of Texas in the United States (US) represents, in letter and spirit, the all American tradition and ethos; big cars, big buildings, large open spaces, happy and courteous people relentlessly pursuing the great American dream. Few, however, know that Texas was not originally a part of the United States. In the nineteenth century it was under … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir should take a leaf from the Texas model
Army’s assistance in ‘Clean India’ mission is invaluable for Jammu and Kashmir
Farooq Wani The dictum, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness” is gradually being espoused in the social and cultural domains of the Indian society. Apropos, Army has played a catalysing role by promoting the importance of cleanliness amongst the people around Army cantonments and camps, especially so in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Indian Army, while taking forward Prime … [Read more...] about Army’s assistance in ‘Clean India’ mission is invaluable for Jammu and Kashmir
In this festive season J&K should embrace peace and prosperity
Mehtab Karan Singh As we celebrate the festivals of Navratras, Dusshera, Diwali and many more, we need to reflect on the age old battle that our great nation has waged against forces of evil to uphold that which is just and righteous. There is also a need to be very conscious of the challenges being posed by evil, malevolent forces operating in the present day too. There is … [Read more...] about In this festive season J&K should embrace peace and prosperity
Will misled Kashmiri youth learn from Pakistan’s international ignominy?
Jaibans Singh It has become a habit for Pakistan to come back from international forums, especially the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with egg on its face. This year, the shame has been even more pronounced for the country. In the recently concluded session of the UNGA, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi made his maiden address. This would, perhaps, be the … [Read more...] about Will misled Kashmiri youth learn from Pakistan’s international ignominy?