Jaibans Singh The state of Jammu and Kashmir has, of late, witnessed continuous ceasefire violations along the line of control, unrelenting infiltration attempts from the northern most corner of the Kashmir valley to the borders of Jammu and Kathua districts; a marked increase in terrorist initiated violence, especially targeting the security forces and a host of other … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir: Time to rest on laurels has not arrived
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Pakistan’s “Act of War” and India’s response
Mehtab Karan Singh The aggression by Pakistan at Chakkan-Da-Bagh, Poonch, across the line of control that resulted in the death of five brave soldiers of the Indian army and grave injuries to one more is unfortunate. For how long does Pakistan think that the people of India will tolerate the imbecility of a nation that can be smothered anytime? An intrusion of the type that … [Read more...] about Pakistan’s “Act of War” and India’s response
Pakistani propaganda versus reality of the Kargil War
Jaibans Singh A shameful set of videos from what is termed as “Pakistan Army War History” has emerged on YouTube recently in which Pakistani soldiers in civil dress, could be retired or serving and said to have fought the Kargil war, come on stage and narrate their experiences. A supercilious anchor takes pains to project them as epitomes of bravery and courage and Indian … [Read more...] about Pakistani propaganda versus reality of the Kargil War
The Kashmiri peoples message to Pakistan
Jasbir Sarai The state of Jammu and Kashmir has seen some hard times for reasons not of its own choosing. The peace loving region, by virtue of its geographic location and strategic importance, has become a victim of unscrupulous machinations of a covetous neighbour – Pakistan. The country has launched, against all international conventions, a vicious terrorist movement with … [Read more...] about The Kashmiri peoples message to Pakistan
It is time for India to assert itself with respect to Afghanistan
S Ranjan Afghanistan is going through a period of transition; though significant, it is only a prelude to the more critical things to come by in the near future. The recent initiative at Doha, Qatar, by the US to open talks with the Afghan Taliban has gone horribly wrong. It has set the pace for a confrontation that will have far reaching consequences in the entire … [Read more...] about It is time for India to assert itself with respect to Afghanistan