Jaibans Singh The word ‘normalcy’ has been used extensively by journalists and writers while describing the emotional aspirations of the people of the Kashmir Valley. In real terms it translates into the desire of the people to go about their business in a routine, peaceful and undisturbed manner; children go to school, men go to work, housewives go about their household … [Read more...] about A head-on approach to tackle the terrorism of disruption
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Siachen demilitarisation : A distant goal
Jaibans Singh India and Pakistan today failed to agree on the modalities for demilitarisation of Siachen. At the end of the 12th Defence Secretary level talks, the two sides issued a joint statement which “welcomed” the ongoing process and stated that the discussions were held in a very frank and cordial atmosphere. The joint statement adds that both countries have agreed to … [Read more...] about Siachen demilitarisation : A distant goal
Human rights activism : A noble pursuit or a platform for propaganda
Jasbir Sarai Gautam Navlakha is said to be a journalist and a human rights activist. He was in the news recently due to his detention in Srinagar under Section 144 of the criminal procedure code (CrPC) on the grounds that his presence would disturb the peace in the region. Gautam Navlakha is the convener of some fringe establishment called the “International Tribunal on Human … [Read more...] about Human rights activism : A noble pursuit or a platform for propaganda
Rehabilitation of militants is a complex issue
Jasbir Sarai There is a very potent word in the in English dictionary – Drifters. This denotes a human species which is always following an illusion. This personality trait propels people into becoming nomadic gypsies, going from one place to another with no coherent aim in mind. Drifters do not exhibit any loyalty to their community, nation or homeland, they simply move on … [Read more...] about Rehabilitation of militants is a complex issue
Al Qaeda leadership continues to find a home in Pakistan
Simrit Kahlon Huye mar ke hum joruswa, huye kyun agarqe darya, Na kabhijanaaza uthta na kahin mazaar hota. [It would have been better that I drowned instead of dying the disgraceful death that I did, for then no one would have had the chance of disgracing me during my burial nor would there have been a grave that one could defile] No doubt as Osama bin Laden was consigned to … [Read more...] about Al Qaeda leadership continues to find a home in Pakistan