Col Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) Afghanistan has been associated with the India since the days of Ramayana and Mahabharata. King Dashrath’s wife Kakeyi was princess of Kakeya Pradesh, that in ancient times, constituted a group of kingdom's in the general area of today's Afghanistan. Kush, the son of Rama, ruled these very north western kingdoms in the lap of the mountains of … [Read more...] about Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Contours of the decision and ramifications for India
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India’s response to Chinese aggression against Taiwan
Jaibans Singh The whole world is appalled by the recent Chinese aggression against Taiwan, a small island that believes in democracy and self governance and one on which China has cast an evil eye since decades. Sadly, China has been pursuing such belligerent, malevolent policies against its neighbourhood and beyond since decades and the world has always remained a mute … [Read more...] about India’s response to Chinese aggression against Taiwan
QUAD Summit: India has gained prestige but Chinese threat remains
Hardip Bedi On 26 December, 2004, a Tsunami in the Indian Ocean region caused unprecedented devastation and a humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of thousands were killed and millions displaced. Major democracies to include India, Japan, Australia and the United States got together to put up a concerted response to the crisis. The cooperation was given the name "QUAD" and was … [Read more...] about QUAD Summit: India has gained prestige but Chinese threat remains
Sikkim from Batang La to Chorten La: A narrative of the Himalayan paradise
Col. Alok Mathur Sikkim, the beautiful 22nd State of Indian Union in the lap of mighty Himalayas, garnered headlines of World media on 9, May, 2020 , when Indian Army troops clashed with a Patrol of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) at the Naku La post in the Northern District of the state near Dongkung village, at the dizzying height of 16500 feet. The … [Read more...] about Sikkim from Batang La to Chorten La: A narrative of the Himalayan paradise
China has no claim on Tibet & East Turkestan, what to talk of Ladakh
Jaibans Singh The history of South Asia and China was dominated by the British broadly from the 17th century to mid-20th century. Today, almost seven decades after the exit of the British, India and China remain unable to reconcile to their new destinies and move on. Border demarcation done at the time of the British rule has become an issue and is dominating the … [Read more...] about China has no claim on Tibet & East Turkestan, what to talk of Ladakh
Naam, Namak Aur Nishan: Indian Army exemplifies national integration
Jaibans Singh "Naam, Namak Aur Nishan," is an ethos that calls upon Indian soldiers to strive for the good name of their country, the salt that they have partaken and the glory of the national flag/regimental standard, to the extent of making the supreme sacrifice of their lives when required. The Indian Armed Forces are particularly proud of is their All India All Class … [Read more...] about Naam, Namak Aur Nishan: Indian Army exemplifies national integration
Ladakh Crisis: Indian posture weakened by false, unsubstantiated statements of “experts”
Jaibans Singh The crisis created by the Chinese incursions in Eastern Ladakh is now well on the path of resolution. At its peak is solicited considerable media attention. A large segment of the media completely understood the sensitivity of the situation and extended full support to the military and diplomatic initiatives being taken by the Government. Sadly, there are … [Read more...] about Ladakh Crisis: Indian posture weakened by false, unsubstantiated statements of “experts”
From LAC to LoC: Unfolding China’s anti- India move
Misha Bhatt A day after the Sino-India border meet to discuss the long-standing border issue in Eastern Ladakh, the Ministry of External Affairs (MeA) on June 7, released a statement and informed that the Military level talks between both the nations took place in a cordial and peaceful atmosphere. In its statement, the MeA said, "In recent weeks, India and China have … [Read more...] about From LAC to LoC: Unfolding China’s anti- India move
Let Pakistan Bleed Not India
Brig Anil Gupta Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, then a member of the Ayub Khan’s military regime, proudly announced a thousand-year war against India while addressing the United Nations Security Council in 1965. Bhutto’s arrogance was soon dashed to ground in 1971 when India not only humbled its armed forces through a crushing and humiliating defeat but also dismembered it into two … [Read more...] about Let Pakistan Bleed Not India
Mishandling of Armed Forces can weaken the Nation
Jaibans Singh There was an instance recently where the Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, had allegedly addressed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat as "Shri" and put down his designation as "Secretary" DMA, in an official letter to the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), Ministry of Defence (MOD). The first thought that comes to … [Read more...] about Mishandling of Armed Forces can weaken the Nation