Dr. Simrit Kahlon The news in media circles of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) having reached a broad agreement to form a coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir is a good tiding. The people of the state braved adverse circumstances to vote for a stable and democratic government that would ameliorate their numerous problems. In the absence … [Read more...] about BJP-PDP coalition: A welcome development
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Pakistan’s illogical hostility and India’s response
Jaibans Singh Pakistan is in dire need for some honest soul searching. The country should introspect on the reason behind its confrontational relationship with three of its neighbours – India, Afghanistan and Iran. It should revisit its failed policies of provoking neighbours and then offering lame justifications. Its diplomatic corps must cease to think that they are dealing … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s illogical hostility and India’s response
Jammu and Kashmir: A reality check
Jaibans Singh The euphoria of the very successful elections in Jammu and Kashmir has been somewhat dampened by a festering stand-off over the formation of a government. Despite there being so many options the Kashmir-based local political parties are not ready to come forward with a viable solution. It has been universally acknowledged that the aspiration of the people of the … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: A reality check
Indo-China strategic equations go beyond border incursions
Mehab Karan Singh Any talk of Indo-China relations automatically brings in mind the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the border dispute; issues that are covered graphically by the Indian media with a fair dose of sensationalism. On the LAC, patrols of the Chinese army routinely enter into Indian territories and kick of a media opportunity by showing banners, pitching tents, … [Read more...] about Indo-China strategic equations go beyond border incursions
Changing socio-political dynamics of Jammu and Kashmir
Dr. Simrit Kahlon When the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its “Mission 44” it confronted amused disdain from the Kashmiri separatists as well as local mainstream parties. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not deterred; he addressed issues of the state with great determination and resolve. Pakistan was given a severe beating for its transgression along the line of control … [Read more...] about Changing socio-political dynamics of Jammu and Kashmir