Jaibans Singh The world has become a global village where cross cultural integration is an all encompassing norm; all those who aspire to make the world their professional stage are fully aware that they would face herculean problems of adjustment. They stoically make necessary effort to adjust into the cultural melt pot. The youth of Jammu and Kashmir need to realise that … [Read more...] about Hard work and motivation are benchmarks of success of a Kashmiri Sikh family
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Battle of Chamkaur: A sage of courage and sacrifice
Jaibans Singh In western history, battles that have changed the course of history are well chronicled. They also form part of the folklore of the country. Two such examples are the Battle of Saratoga in 1777 and the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. If a similar chronicle of great battles which changed the course of history in India were to be compiled, the Battle of Chamkaur would … [Read more...] about Battle of Chamkaur: A sage of courage and sacrifice
New Chief, New Challenges
Jaibans Singh A few years ago, when the UPA government was in power the BJP, in opposition, would often lament that the Congress lacked “strategic culture.” This was said in context with the sorry state of affairs in the Armed Forces for which the blame was put on the ineffectual Defence Minister, AK Antony. The hasty, opaque, and insensitive manner in which the present NDA … [Read more...] about New Chief, New Challenges
Time to catch the bull of separatism by the horns
Mehtab Karan Singh The agitation spearheaded by the separatist Hurriyat Conference and some other independent elements of the Kashmir Valley to derail the decision of the state government to provide Domicile Certificates to the West Pakistan refugees has exposed their anti-people self serving agenda. The belt of villages along the Kathua-Pallanwalla axis in the Jammu region … [Read more...] about Time to catch the bull of separatism by the horns
Government must take a leaf from Army Super – 40 education initiative
Jaibans Singh The summer unrest in the Kashmir Valley was spearheaded by teenaged school boys, quite obviously indoctrinated and misled into following this destructive path by forces inimical to ushering of peace and prosperity in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, especially s, in the valley. It has become quite apparent that channelising the energy of the youth towards … [Read more...] about Government must take a leaf from Army Super – 40 education initiative
Pakistan: The leopard will not change its spots
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The terror attack on an army convoy in Pampore that has led to the killing of three brave Indian Army soldiers gives a clear indication that change in the military hierarchy of Pakistan will not usher any paradigm shift in the country’s policy with respect to India. Export of terror to the state of Jammu and Kashmir and onwards to the rest of India continues … [Read more...] about Pakistan: The leopard will not change its spots
J&K Narrative – Out-of-the-box political initiatives can change it
Capt. Anil Gour Another summer of discontent in the Kashmir Valley has led to great suffering for the common man and some very unfortunate loss of innocent life, especially so, of teenagers and security forces personnel. Under these circumstances, some relevant questions are - What will be the final outcome of all this bloodshed? Is there any feasibility of searching for a … [Read more...] about J&K Narrative – Out-of-the-box political initiatives can change it
Out- of-the-box thinking required to contain Pakistan’s belligerence
Jaibans Singh An element of nervousness in India due to the casualties of our soldier in terrorist attacks across Jammu and Kashmir is palpable. The nervousness is being fed, in no small measure, by the sensationalist reporting that has become second nature for the country’s electronic media. The footage of crying families of soldiers is flashed without even an iota of … [Read more...] about Out- of-the-box thinking required to contain Pakistan’s belligerence
Integrative approach to education can change the narrative in Kashmir
Farooq Wani During the recent unrest in Kashmir it was the education sector that was hit the most. The tension that was being felt by parents and students alike due to a break in the education pattern became apparent from the excitement with which the students resumed studies and appeared for their examinations once the situation was brought under control. The 95 percent … [Read more...] about Integrative approach to education can change the narrative in Kashmir
Pakistan’s new Army Chief: Old wine in new bottle
Jaibans Singh Pakistan has mastered the art of symbolism; of letting its actions do all the talking. As the country prepares for a change of Army Chiefs today (November, 29) two terror attacks in the Jammu region have sent out a clear signal that there is no change in its policy towards India. In the last few days after declaration of Lt. Gen. Qamar Javed Bajwa as Army Chief … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s new Army Chief: Old wine in new bottle