Jaibans Singh The Sikh community, at the time of partition of the subcontinent into India and Pakistan, suffered immeasurably in terms of lives lost, displacement and financial ruin. In addition to these worldly factors, the community also lost to the newly formed state of Pakistan its revered shrines and holy places, especially those associated with the first Sikh master, … [Read more...] about The Kartarpur Sahib Corridor
Manmohan Singh
Force is the only anti-dote to Pakistan’s belligerence
Brigadier (Retired) Manjit Singh Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that he is disappointed with Pakistan and Nawaz Sharif for not standing up to the given word of ushering peace and tranquility along the line of control and the international border. The whole of India is feeling and expressing freely unmitigated disgust at the sheer brazenness of the neighbouring country … [Read more...] about Force is the only anti-dote to Pakistan’s belligerence
Indo-China relations beyond the borders
Jaibans Singh On November, 20, 2013, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is embarking on a visit to two powerful countries that play a significant role in the geo-strategic environment of the country. It is also looked upon as his last major overseas trip before the general elections slated for 2014. The Prime Minister will be in Russia from November, 20 to November, 22 and will … [Read more...] about Indo-China relations beyond the borders
Towards empowering youth of Jammu and Kashmir
Mehtab Karan Singh As Jammu and Kashmir moved on the road to normality, unemployment among the educated youth was identified as an area that required urgent attention. The Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh took personal interest in the matter and in 2010 he instituted an expert group under Mr C Rangaranjan, the former Governor of Reserve Bank of India, to suggest measures to … [Read more...] about Towards empowering youth of Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir: A look beyond the hype
Simrit Kahlon The perseverance, courage and dedication of the Indian soldier was, once again, visible in the 15 day “Battle of Karen”. The coverage provided by an English news channel of Indian soldiers injured during the operation, their high morale and motivation despite a critical condition, gives the Nation confidence of being in safe hands. It evokes a sense of pride for … [Read more...] about Kashmir: A look beyond the hype
India-Pakistan: Back to square one
Jaibans Singh There are dark clouds hovering over the state of Jammu and Kashmir, reports of a perceptible increase in infiltration and the audacious attack at Kathua and Samba have considerably raised the security threshold of the State. The Indian Army continues to be engaged in a grim battle against 35-40 terrorists attempting infiltration and ingress into Indian territory … [Read more...] about India-Pakistan: Back to square one
India should not become its own worst enemy in Myanmar
Prabhakar Gupta In a first by an Indian Prime Minister in 25 years, Manmohan Singh will be visiting Myanmar, starting May, 27. He will hold talks with President Thein Sein on May, 28, followed by a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi to discuss Myanmar's ongoing transformation into a full-fledged democracy. Considering the geostrategic significance of the resource rich Myanmar, the … [Read more...] about India should not become its own worst enemy in Myanmar