11 Sep, 2026
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The Quiet Commander Behind a Loud Message : Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai and The Operation Sindoor

  Sheikh Minhaj. Operation Sindoor will go down as one of the most significant chapters in India’s contemporary military history, not merely because of the strikes carried out by the Indian Armed Forces, but because of the strategic resolve, precision and restraint that shaped the entire operation. At the centre of this extraordinary military response […]

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From Kashmir to the Tricolor: India’s Freedom, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir’s Struggle — A Tale of Two Realities on Independence Day.

Sheikh Minhaj As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, my heart is filled with an emotion that words can scarcely contain—a profound sense of gratitude, pride and belonging. I feel deeply fortunate to have been born in India, a nation whose journey from colonial subjugation to a confident, democratic and rising power has been written […]

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Republic Day in Kashmir: From Turmoil to Transformation

Republic Day in Kashmir today feels nothing short of a festival. The tricolour flutters freely, children participate in parades, schools remain open, markets function normally, and the air carries a sense of confidence and calm that was once unimaginable. This visible transformation stands in sharp contrast to the painful memories associated with Republic Day in […]