Brig PS Gothra (Retd) “Damn serious soldiering, Ravi?” heard Ravi as he felt a tap on his shoulder. He was picking up a mug to pour tea for himself in Batote TCP. It was Major Anil, his course mate and neighbour in the separated family accommodation. Nine months ago, they had travelled together to join their respective RR units. Before Ravi could answer Anil said, “Looks … [Read more...] about Heavy Debt
Terrorists
Ushering peace,prosperity in Kashmir: Ball is in court of people
Jaibans Singh Terrorism in Kashmir is gasping for breath, not because Pakistan has shed its evil ways and machinations but because the security forces, led by the Indian Army, have made it very difficult for the scourge to continue. It is surviving due to indoctrination and recruitment, by the enemy, of a few local youth into this shameful and dishonourable path. The … [Read more...] about Ushering peace,prosperity in Kashmir: Ball is in court of people
Spread of Coronavirus from Pakistan to South Asia is a palpable economic & medical hazard
Jasbir Sarai The world looks on with a fair degree of anxiety towards China, a global giant fighting a massive battle with a deadly virus. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries of the South Asian region that are in close proximity to China and have extensive trade links with the country are now looking at the situation with great concern. While there is a prayer on … [Read more...] about Spread of Coronavirus from Pakistan to South Asia is a palpable economic & medical hazard
Terrorists and elections in Jammu and Kashmir
Jaibans Singh The state of Jammu and Kashmir is all set to have a cold but active winter; the political and security spectrum will witness some testing times as the state gears up for both Parliamentary and state assembly elections scheduled for next year. At the same time, the determination of inimical forces to derail the election process will pose exceptional pressure on … [Read more...] about Terrorists and elections in Jammu and Kashmir
Terrorists have turned on the heat in Kashmir
Jaibans Singh A spate of grenade attacks in the Kashmir valley in the recent past has the security forces worried. On 02 and 03 August, within a span of 24 hours, the valley was rocked by four grenade attacks in the buzzing towns of Sopore, Baramullah and Srinagar. Even more alarming is the fact that CCTV coverage has revealed the involvement of teenagers in hurling of … [Read more...] about Terrorists have turned on the heat in Kashmir