Jaibans Singh The political structure of Kashmir changed dramatically in mid-2019 (August, 5) due to abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories. The local leaders predicted a massive backlash from the people, especially so in Kashmir. There was, however, no hostile response. This situation has given credence to a thought process … [Read more...] about A charter for the new leaders of Jammu and Kashmir
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Change in terror template
Lt Gen KJ Singh (Retd) As summer sets in the Kashmir valley, Pakistan has revived its proxy war, upping the ante. The current summer, the first after the altered constitutional status of J&K, is likely to be a defining one. There is discernible desperation on the part of the ISI to alter the ‘terrorscape’ in terms of the organisation of Tanzeems (terror groups). … [Read more...] about Change in terror template
Remembering Tanveer
Farooq Wani It could only have been providence that brought us together; how else does one explain the accidental meeting of two completely unknown individuals desperately needing each other. It was 2010, and I was walking down the road in the heart of city when a young man walking ahead who had suddenly stopped and I accidently bumped into him. However, … [Read more...] about Remembering Tanveer
Heroine in the background
Brig PS Gothra “Don’t join Army or if you do, don’t get married,” said grandmother. “Dadima, are you afraid that I will get killed? Or do you hate Army otherwise?” asked Sanjay. He had always been teasing her. But today he was seriously seeking her permission as he had qualified in the test for technical stream to join Army. “No, I am not afraid. One can get … [Read more...] about Heroine in the background
Pakistan has failed to protect minorities and most vulnerable
Jaibans Singh One can only look back with nostalgia at the promise made by Muhammad Ali Jinnah to the people of Pakistan at the time of partition. “You are free; you are free to go to your temples, you are free to go to your mosques or to any other place of worship in this State of Pakistan. You may belong to any religion or caste or creed — that has nothing to do with the … [Read more...] about Pakistan has failed to protect minorities and most vulnerable