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‘OM’ or AUM Sacred Sound Of The Universe

By Dilip K Roy FRAS The word Om is recognised as the Universal sound from which all sounds emanate. The sacred syllable Om or AUM has an important role in a variety

October 6, 2025

Columns·Lite Blogs

Pakistan-Occupied Jammu & Kashmir: The Rebellion Within

The credibility of Pakistan’s narrative on Kashmir is eroding—not because of diplomatic pressure, but because of rebellion within its own occupied territories, writes Col Danvir Singh (Retd) The mass protests that have

October 4, 2025

Columns·India News·Pakistan

Haji Pir 1965: The Daring Operation That Cut Pakistan’s Infiltration Lifeline

If there is one battle that can truly be called a turning point in the overall context of a war, the vote should go to the capture of the Haji Pir bulge

September 16, 2025

Columns·DEFENCE·India News

The Battle of Dograi: India’s Fiercest Infantry Triumph of 1965

The Battle of Dograi (1965), a pivotal and fiercely contested engagement of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, marked a moment of extraordinary courage and tenacity for the Indian Army. From the Indian

September 16, 2025

Columns·DEFENCE·India News

SPECIAL: The rising tide of Islamism in Bangladesh

The removal of Sheikh Hasina’s government amid mass protests and upheaval produced a chaotic vacuum that organised Islamist groups, vigilante mobs and an emboldened political religious right have been all too ready

September 13, 2025

Asia News·Bangladesh·Columns

‘Patton Killer’ and Horseshoe Trap: India’s Asal Uttar Victory

This three-day clash near the India-Pakistan border in Punjab’s Khem Karan sector was a decisive turning point in the 1965 Indo-Pak War, showcasing the Indian Army’s strategic brilliance, resilience and unyielding courage

September 9, 2025

Columns·DEFENCE·India News

Battle of Phillora: When Indian Armour Turned the Tide in 1965 War

The battle was part of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and marked a decisive turning point for the Indian Army in the Sialkot offensive, followed soon after by the larger Battle of

September 9, 2025

Columns·DEFENCE·India News

Neighbourhood on fire: Can Delhi hold the line?

India’s traditional role as a stabilising anchor in the region is under scrutiny, with critics pointing to its inability to prevent spiralling unrest in its immediate backyard, writes Aravind Rajeev Former prime

September 9, 2025

Bangladesh·Columns·India News

How are Bangladesh’s shifting alliances working against it?

One major source of tension between New Delhi and Dhaka is Bangladesh’s evolving foreign policy alignments, which appear to be increasingly friendly towards China. This shift is reflected in Yunus’s visit to

September 8, 2025

-Top News·Bangladesh·Columns

From Assistance to Interference: Risk of Hosting a UN Office in Bangladesh

The future of Bangladesh depends on staying alert and ensuring the country’s path is decided by its citizens, not by foreign powers pretending to help, writes Major General RPS Bhadauria (Retd) Bangladesh

August 29, 2025

Asia News·Bangladesh·Columns