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THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
Terrorism is the tactic of demanding the impossible, and demanding it at gunpoint. — Christopher Hitchens
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Refer to ‘Win over locals to combat terror’; it was heartening to see that the Muslim-majority Kashmir valley condemned the killings in Pahalgam. But we cannot ignore the fact that some radicalised Kashmiris provide support, shelter and food to terrorists...
Apropos of ‘China’s calculated neutrality on Pahalgam’; it would be impossible to guess China’s real intent in the India-Pak tensions that have flared up after the Pahalgam terror attack. The constant discord between India and Pakistan is making the latter...
Refer to ‘Bandung Spirit merits a revival’; the 1955 Bandung Conference was reflective of the commitment of Jawaharlal Nehru-led India to Africa and Asia. Seventy years later, the same dedication remains an integral part of India’s foreign policy. The India-Africa...
Apropos of ‘J&K stands united’; there was something different in the way J&K CM Omar Abdullah spoke in the Assembly. It was full of gravitas — measured and emotional. It was anything but political. Not many CMs have the guts...
Apropos of ‘A litany of lapses on the Intel front’; after an intense public outcry, the powers that be meekly admitted intelligence failure and security lapse in saving hapless tourists in Pahalgam. The million-dollar question arises: Who is responsible for...
Refer to ‘The messages from Baisaran’ (The Great Game); the perceptive article lays bare the savagery of the Pahalgam massacre and the inspirational solidarity of Kashmiris, particularly families like that of ponywala Syed Adil Hussain Shah. The Valley’s rejection of...
Refer to ‘Threats to Kashmiris’; an over-dependence on physical deployment of troops cannot prevent Pahalgam-like attacks. The real game-changer lies in strengthening our human intelligence (HUMINT) network. The spontaneous and widespread condemnation of the Pahalgam attack by the Kashmiri public...
Apropos of ‘Clarion call for action against Pakistan’; terrorism is a big blot on humanity and its wounds are felt deeper with every cowardly act. The Pahalgam attack has again exposed the true face of Pakistan-backed terror. India must respond...
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