Jaibans Singh On October 27, 1947, the Indian Army landed in Srinagar airport and thus began what is historically referred to as the Indo-Pakistan War, 1947-48. The war witnessed many iconic battles over two campaigning seasons in areas ranging from Zoji La to the Kashmir valley, Poonch and Mendhar etc. The newly created state of Pakistan put in all the military might … [Read more...] about Indo-Pakistan War, 1947-48: The history and its current ramifications
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Winds of Change: Girls march into NDA
Maj Gen C P Singh, (Retd) On 18 Aug 2021, the Supreme Court of India ruled that girls should also be inducted into Armed Forces through the premier defence training institute - National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune. With one stroke of the pen, the Supreme Court has done what crores worth of expenditure on promoting Defence career through catchy advertisements like ‘Do … [Read more...] about Winds of Change: Girls march into NDA
Indian military history should evolve in an objective and contemporary manner
Dr. Simrit Kahlon India looks upon October as a very auspicious month; the festival of Dusshera falls in this month and so does the very significant Muslim festival of Eid. Both festivals epitomise the victory of all that is just and righteous. Dusshera has a military significance since it denotes the victory of the righteous Lord Ram Chandra over Ravana the haughty king of … [Read more...] about Indian military history should evolve in an objective and contemporary manner
J&K: TRF will not succeed in its reprehensible designs
Jaibans Singh The Resistance Front (TRF), is in the limelight for a spate of civilian killings in Jammu and Kashmir. Soon after a famous pharmacist of Kashmir, ML Bindroo and two teachers were shot dead in Srinagar, TRF released a statement saying that they had been killed by the group’s “Shaheed Gazi Squad.” The TRF also issued a threat that it would continue to “strike” … [Read more...] about J&K: TRF will not succeed in its reprehensible designs
J&K: Courageous youth are ushering a new era of prosperity
Jasbir Sarai The people of Kashmir, over the last three decades, have contested foreign sponsored terrorism with utmost resilience and heroism. Recently, with a limited and parochial objective of registering their waning presence, terrorists brutally murdered innocent members of the minority community in Kashmir. Those killed mercilessly included a pharmacist, Makhan Lal … [Read more...] about J&K: Courageous youth are ushering a new era of prosperity