S Ranjan Afghanistan is going through a period of transition; though significant, it is only a prelude to the more critical things to come by in the near future. The recent initiative at Doha, Qatar, by the US to open talks with the Afghan Taliban has gone horribly wrong. It has set the pace for a confrontation that will have far reaching consequences in the entire … [Read more...] about It is time for India to assert itself with respect to Afghanistan
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Managing turmoil: The acid test for the Kashmiri leadership
Jaibans Singh The unfortunate death of two young boys in Kashmir has opened yet another very sad chapter in the turbulent history of the land. Irfan Nabi Ganaie, a student of class 12 died of gunshot wounds during an anti-terrorist operation launched by the security forces at about 0300 hours on Sunday, June, 30, 2013, in the vicinity of his village, Markundal, in north … [Read more...] about Managing turmoil: The acid test for the Kashmiri leadership
Amarnath Yatra: A look beyond the politics
Jaibans Singh On June, 28, amidst great fanfare the Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir for the year 2013 was declared open. It will conclude, in accordance with tradition, on the day of Raksha Bandhan, August, 21, 2013. Within this time frame, lakhs of pilgrims will visit the holy shrine. Successful conduct of the Yatra with no casualties is something that the organisers from the … [Read more...] about Amarnath Yatra: A look beyond the politics
Prevent radicalisation and sectarian violence in Kashmir
S Ranjan There is a religious churning of sorts taking place in the Kashmir valley that is going largely unnoticed in the cacophony of voices being raised to given vent to a plethora of irrelevant political issues. Reports suggest that posters signed by a group that calls itself ‘Navjawan-e-Millat’ were found pasted at various places in Kupwara town and specifically in a … [Read more...] about Prevent radicalisation and sectarian violence in Kashmir
Concentrate on smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Yatra
Jasbir Sarai The pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath in the Kashmir valley, popularly termed as the Amarnath Yatra, is scheduled to commence on June, 28 and will conclude, in accordance with tradition, on the day of Raksha Bandhan, August, 21, 2013. The holy cave of Shri Amarnath is located at the head of the Sind Valley in Kashmir, flanked on the north by the great … [Read more...] about Concentrate on smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Yatra