Ranjan Chauhan Prime Minister Narendra Modi has marked the festival of Diwali with a visit to Kashmir and the Siachen Glacier. In Srinagar, he expressed solidarity with the people who are trying to recover from the ravages of floods. While announcing an additional relief package of Rs 745 crore, he assured all possible assistance from the centre to the people to help them … [Read more...] about Challenge the ogre of religious fundamentalism
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Defense policy: Preparing for the unknown
Jaibans Singh Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first address to the combined commander’s conference went beyond the inane utterances that one has got used to in the last few years. Mostly, such meetings were addressed by reading out of a scripted message prepared by the Ministry of Defence. The proceedings used to be low in inspiration as well as aspiration; one would end up … [Read more...] about Defense policy: Preparing for the unknown
Jammu and Kashmir rehabilitation needs rational approach, proactive action
Jaibans Singh India has had a bad year so far as natural disasters are concerned. The situation of floods and inundation in the Kashmir valley was followed by floods in Assam and Meghalaya in late September. Cyclone Hudhud that struck the coastal areas of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha is yet another colossal calamity. Since the tragedy in Kashmir was more visible through the … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir rehabilitation needs rational approach, proactive action
Allahabad University seminar highlights dynamics of perceptions in Kashmir
Ranjan Chauhan The Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, Allahabad University, held a national seminar with the theme "Challenges to India's peace and security from its neighbours" on October, 8 and 9. The seminar was inaugurated by former foreign secretary Lalit Mansingh. A large number of academicians addressed the seminar; think tanks like the Centre for Air Power … [Read more...] about Allahabad University seminar highlights dynamics of perceptions in Kashmir
Ceasefire violations: cut the melodrama please
Dr. Simrit Kahlon Within a day of the much touted lull in ceasefire violations, Pakistan has stuck again; this has put paid to the hype created by the Indian media about the Pakistan army retracting, tail between legs, due to a massive counter bombardment by the Indian forces. Sadly, the Indian media (especially the electronic segment) has resorted more to melodrama and … [Read more...] about Ceasefire violations: cut the melodrama please