Prabhakar Gupta In the din of the country’s domestic politics dominated by the theatrics of the Aam Aadmi Party and other political tomfoolery in New Delhi, what went wholly unnoticed was the 17th meeting of special representatives of India and China for the border problem, held at New Delhi from February 10 to 11, 2014. Not that it was something very spectacular considering … [Read more...] about India is digressing from boundary talks with China
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Afsal Guru: the emerging patron saint of Pakistani Jihadists
Jaibans Singh Jihadist groups in Pakistan have taken it upon themselves to make an Islamic icon out of Afsal Guru. In September, 2013, a 94-page book titled, “Ahle Imaan Ke Naam Saheed Mohammad Afsal Guru Ka Aakhri Paigam,” was released by JKLF leader, Nayeem Khan, at a Srinagar hotel. Published by National Front, a constituent of the Hurriyat Conference, the book is said to … [Read more...] about Afsal Guru: the emerging patron saint of Pakistani Jihadists
Dealing with the TTP: vacillation will not get Pakistan anywhere
Jaibans Singh The manner in which the much touted talks between the government of Pakistan and the militant conglomerate Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) are developing is confusing to say the least. In the very first meeting with the negotiating committee, the TTP representatives had clarified that they do not recognise the constitution of Pakistan. The cleric of the Lal … [Read more...] about Dealing with the TTP: vacillation will not get Pakistan anywhere
Pakistan Army’s vicious role in India-Pakistan relations
Mehtab Karan Singh There is no doubt that Sharif is the most powerful man in Pakistan - but which Sharif? Definitely not Nawaz Sharif who is more interested in foreign junkets than the state of his country, but the new Pakistan Army Chief, General Raheel Sharif. The chair of the Army Chief has not lost its power or its sheen after the exit of the all powerful General Ashfaq … [Read more...] about Pakistan Army’s vicious role in India-Pakistan relations
Indian Army’s motivational initiative in Jammu and Kashmir
Dr Simrit Kahlon Acknowledgement of achievements is an important aspect of nation building. It give a sense of pride to the recipients for having their efforts recognised by the society that they live in and motivates others to strive beyond their capabilities to achieve something memorable. Such acknowledgements become all the more important in regions like Jammu and Kashmir … [Read more...] about Indian Army’s motivational initiative in Jammu and Kashmir