Simrit Kahlon There are few countries in the world that can boast of the kind of cultural, religious, regional, ethnic, linguistic, historical, economic and social diversity that is the hallmark of India. Every few miles one notices a change in topography associated with a change in dialect, custom and lifestyle. Throughout history, India has been known for being exposed to … [Read more...] about Indian Army: A pillar of national integration
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Indian Army: Poised to safeguard nation, uphold democratic norms
ARMY DAY SPECIAL Jaibans Singh In India, the month of January witnesses two things in ample measure – the biting cold and a spirit of nationalism. National fervour is whipped up by the Republic Day celebrations with parades and revelries generating tremendous enthusiasm. Yet another ode to nationalism is the Army Day celebrations held across the nation on 15th January. It was … [Read more...] about Indian Army: Poised to safeguard nation, uphold democratic norms
Understanding the Chinese enigma and its impact on India
Prabhakar Gupta For centuries China has been an enigma for the world, a remote region enclosed by a wall and inhabited by a distinct set of people. It history, culture, religion is a matter on which little, if any, knowledge was available. Now, the growing might of the country has set into motion a spate of academic and intellectual exercises to decipher the idea behind the … [Read more...] about Understanding the Chinese enigma and its impact on India
Policy decisions should not be incident driven or politicised
Jaibans Singh The preoccupation of Kashmiri politics with the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is attaining rather exasperating dimensions. Somehow, all issues that come into media limelight are twisted and turned to get back to discussing the revocation or otherwise of the AFSPA. Recently, the Valley has been in the throes of an incident of firing by the CISF on … [Read more...] about Policy decisions should not be incident driven or politicised
The foreign hand in Pakistan’s affairs
Simrit Kahlon In a region where civilization dates back to almost five thousand years ago, a mere six decades is of almost no consequence when deciding or commenting upon the fate of a nation. However, one does wonder what the founding fathers of Pakistan, be it the ideologue-poet Muhammed Iqbal or the cynical statesman Muhammed Ali Jinnah, would have to say about Pakistan … [Read more...] about The foreign hand in Pakistan’s affairs