Hardeep Bedi Kashmir is a beautiful region, rich in natural resources and inheritor of an enlightened civilisation based on a unique cultural diversity that readily accepts an amalgamation of ideas and thoughts. As in the case of other such age old and progressive civilisations across the world, it caught the covetous eyes of an evil power (Pakistan) that wishes to wrest … [Read more...] about Resurrection of cultural diversity and Kashmiriyat in Kashmir
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Army’s outreach to contain terrorist recruitment
Dr. Simrit Kahlon In what is heralded as the first outreach of its kind, Lt. General DP Pandey, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Srinagar based Chinar Corps of the India Army, “directly and face to face” addressed 83 family members of active terrorists and urged them to guide their wards back into the mainstream of society. The interaction took place at Shopian on 31 … [Read more...] about Army’s outreach to contain terrorist recruitment
Kashmiriyat & secular philosophy of Indian Army
Jaibans Singh History provides innumerable examples of the most beautiful places, rich in natural resources, commerce, education and boasting of an enlightened civilisation becoming victim to barbaric attacks by outsiders who wish to partake of the benefits by use of force. It has happened in the Indian Sub-continent innumerable times. The Viking attacks in s England and … [Read more...] about Kashmiriyat & secular philosophy of Indian Army
Leaders root for peace in Kashmir, Kashmiriyat holds the key
Jaibans Singh The chief of the Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat, recently made a significant statement on Jammu and Kashmir, wherein, he rooted for peace as the only way to improve the situation in the state, especially so, in the Kashmir Valley. “There are some youths in Kashmir who have strayed and have been radicalised. They think they can achieve their goal through guns. … [Read more...] about Leaders root for peace in Kashmir, Kashmiriyat holds the key
Political initiative in Kashmir: Youth as the centre of gravity
Jaibans Singh The multiple counter terrorist operations in Shopian, Kashmir, which led to the elimination of 13 terrorists, were undeniably a great success for the security forces. A success of this nature needs to be optimised towards achieving the ultimate objective of completely eradicating the scourge of terrorism and steering the state on to the path of normalcy. A … [Read more...] about Political initiative in Kashmir: Youth as the centre of gravity
Reviving Kashmiriyat is imperative for ushering stability in Kashmir
Jaibans Singh For too long now the valley has teetered from one cycle of violence to the other. The ongoing turmoil has brought to the fore the necessity to find a long term solution to the issues involved. The Vajpayee model of “Insaniyat, Jamhooriat and Kashmiriyat” (Humanity, Democracy and Kashmiri Culture) has emerged as a viable concept on the basis of which the matter … [Read more...] about Reviving Kashmiriyat is imperative for ushering stability in Kashmir
Solution to the impasse in Kashmir lies in Kashmir
Jaibans Singh The unrest in Kashmir is showing no signs of abating. Effort is being made from the political, intellectual, social and other relevant sectors to break the impasse and stop the cycle of violence, but a positive result is not forthcoming. The centre has approached the problem with a humane and mature attitude. Since the agitation has a local character, an open … [Read more...] about Solution to the impasse in Kashmir lies in Kashmir
Kashmiri youth need lessons in their history and culture
Jasbir Sarai For those who grew up in the 1970’s, Kashmir was a Shangri-La type paradise on earth. The most renowned and successful romantic films of famous Indian heroes like Rajender Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, down to the younger generation of Rishi Kapoor, were shot in Kashmir and were huge box office hits. Visitors to Kashmir in those happier times would vouch … [Read more...] about Kashmiri youth need lessons in their history and culture
Kashmiriyat: The concept and the outlook
Dr. Simrit Kahlon The festival of Kheer Bhawani is celebrated by the Pundit community of the Kashmir valley every year on the eighth day of the Jyeshtha month of the Hindu calendar (that falls in the month of June), at the holy Temple of the Goddess Ragnaya Bhagwati (One of her many names), in village Tula Mula, Ganderbal about twenty kilometers from Srinagar city. During the … [Read more...] about Kashmiriyat: The concept and the outlook
Kashmir must challenge Geelani Inc’s regressive agenda
Jaibans Singh For those who grew up in the 1970’s, Kashmir was a Shangri-La type paradise on earth where handsome young men went to woo lovely damsels. The most renowned and successful romantic films of famous Indian heroes like Rajender Kumar, Shammi Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna down to the younger generations of Rishi Kapoor were shot in Kashmir and were huge box office … [Read more...] about Kashmir must challenge Geelani Inc’s regressive agenda