Simrit Kahlon The Indian Army is, without doubt, one of the largest if not ‘the’ largest single functional organisation in the country. With a huge resource of trained man power it has the capacity to deal with almost any kind of situation both in times of peace as well as in situations of civic and military emergencies. A most recent example of such a situation emerging was … [Read more...] about Indian Army as a catalyst for economic growth
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Soldier’s welfare is sacrosanct for a nation
Jaibans Singh Whenever a soldier of the Indian Armed Forces proceeds on leave after a strenuous tenure and separation of many months from his family, he carries with him a small bag. In the bag there are gifts for his family, a pressure cooker for his wife who is finding it difficult to cook food for the entire family in open containers, household items like toothpaste, soap … [Read more...] about Soldier’s welfare is sacrosanct for a nation
Geelani : Captive to an outdated ideology
Jaibans Singh The resounding question in the Kashmir Valley is– will this year witness a ‘hot, cool or ambivalent summer’. The reference is, of course, not to the climatic conditions but to the political atmospherics that dominate the lives of the general public. ‘Hot’ summers over the last few years have led to endless suffering for the common man. He was deprived of a … [Read more...] about Geelani : Captive to an outdated ideology
India calling for Kashmiri youth
Ritu Sharma With over 70 percent of Jammu and Kashmir’s population under 35 years of age, chronic unemployment and under-employment has spawned problems for the state’s fragile peace and impacted the pace of development. With a rising population and less job prospects, too many young people are idle and this means trouble for the state. The solution to this problem is to give … [Read more...] about India calling for Kashmiri youth
No controversy exists in the issue of Army Chiefs age
Jaibans Singh The service record of the Chief of the Indian Army, General VK Singh, has two different dates of birth (DOB) recorded in two different departments that are required to maintain such records. The Military Secretary (MS) Branch, which deals with the postings, promotions and career management of Army officers has recorded his DOB as 10 May 1950, whereas, the … [Read more...] about No controversy exists in the issue of Army Chiefs age