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Imran Khan’s party tweets in Hindi

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Imran Khan’s party tweets in Hindi

In an unusual move, Pakistan’s ruling party on Monday tweeted, in chaste Hindi, Prime Minister Imran Khan’s statement that the person who solves the Kashmir issue will be worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize.

“Main Nobel Shanti Puraskaar Ke Yogya Nahi Hun. Is(ka) Yogya Vyakti Vah Hoga Jo Kashmiri Logo Ki Iccha Ke Anusar Kashmir Vivaad Ka Samadhaan Karta Hai aur Upmahadweep Main Shanti aur Manav Vikash Ka Marg Prashasth Karta Hai,” the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf pary tweeted quoting Khan. (I am not worthy of the Nobel Peace prize. The person worthy of this would be the one who solves the Kashmir dispute according to the wishes of the Kashmiri people and paves the way for peace & human development in the subcontinent.)

On March 2, a resolution was submitted in Pakistan’s National Assembly Secretariat stating that Khan’s decision of releasing Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has de-escalated the hostility between Pakistan and India.

According to the resolution, Khan “acted responsibly” in the current tension and “deserves the Nobel Peace Prize”.

IndiGo announces Holi sale for domestic and international sectors

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IndiGo announces Holi sale for domestic and international sectors

IndiGo airlines has announced a three-day special Holi sale across its domestic and international network for travel between March 19 and September 28.

“Effective March 05, 2019 till March 07, 2019, IndiGo is offering all-inclusive fare starting at Rs 899 across domestic and Rs 3,399 across international sectors. This sale is valid for travel between March 19, 2019 and September 28, 2019,” the airline said in a statement.

Under the sale, tickets for routes such as Delhi-Ahmedabad, Delhi-Kolkata and Delhi-Mumbai are available at Rs 2,199, Rs 2,899 and Rs 2,399, respectively.  Similarly, the ticket for routes such as Bengaluru-Ahmedabad, Bengaluru-Delhi and Bengaluru-Kolkata are available at Rs 1,799, Rs 2,899 and Rs 3,199, respectively.  

William Boulter, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo, said, “It has been very encouraging to see a rise in the number of passengers flying during holiday seasons and these special sales provide more options for customers to fly at affordable fares.”

Understanding the Pakistani mind behind stalled Wular Lake project

Sant Kumar Sharma
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Understanding the Pakistani mind behind stalled Wular Lake project

Kashmiris were drowned in September 2014 floods because terror proxies of Pakistan harmed them by harming the Wular lake works.

It is very important to understand the real motivation of Pakistan to foment trouble in Jammu and Kashmir. Our western neighbour talks about the alleged atrocities of the Indian nation on Muslims living in Kashmir, a term used as a shorthand sign for the state of Jammu & Kashmir.

The reason is it cannot allow the world to detract from the centrality of the Kashmir issue, and the nomenclature and semantics are vital here. Kashmir is predominantly Sunni Muslim now, after Pakistan engineered the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the Kashmir Valley. This helped it expel from Kashmir those who could not have been of any use to it for furthering its interests.

Unfortunately for it, a majority of the Kashmiri Muslims too did not join the orchestrated moves at harming India. This necessitated for it to push forward its strategic agenda of gaining mind control of sections of the population. For this, it has been using non-state actors, which are essentially its low cost proxies, to achieve its goals at very low costs.

Pakistan had objected to the Tulbul Navigation Project, which is essentially a project on the Wular lake.

It could not achieve its stated goal of stalling this project at the bilateral level through talks on more than one occasion. This stated goal was then farmed out by the political leadership to its Army, which is a regular component of its overt and covert designs.

On August 27, 2012, attacks were carried out at Wular restoration works in Adipora village of Bandipora district. This single attack was enough to derail the entire work of the lake restoration and thus was accomplished Pakistani strategic objective of disruption and stoppage.

The beauty of the predominant narrative in the newspapers of the Kashmir Valley remained that of these attacks being stray, wildcat attack of sorts. No worthwhile newspaper or journalist has analysed its deeper causes and consequences till date.

This was a very low cost, very efficient and effective way of achieving the objectives which Pakistan could not meet at the level of the Indus Commission through negotiations and talks, it rather achieved it through the use of terrorists and its proxies. This is the takeaway from the episode of objections on Tulbul Navigation Project and the rejection of their claims by the Indian government.

What could not be achieved through the mechanism of Indus Commissioner was thus achieved through the wink of an eye from the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The costs were abysmally low and it repeats these things every now and then.

Pakistan’s terror proxies worked out to help the Indus Commissioner of Pakistan and the goal of stalling Tulbul Navigation Project has been achieved now. What happened next was something unprecedented but perhaps nothing much was learnt by its loyalists, some local inhabitants of Kashmir.

On September 7, 2014, massive flooding was witnessed all over the Kashmir Valley due to unprecedented rains over several days. Those in the know of things admit in private that two years of excavations in Wular lake, from August 2012 to September 2014, could have helped the residents a lot.

They argue that augmentation of the lake’s capacity to handle larger volumes of water could have been a boon during September 2014 floods. This could have helped mitigate the severity of the flooding and brought relief to the distressed residents.

It was a disruption in the works at Wular lake which drowned Kashmir then and unless this natural sponge is restored to health, Kashmir will face floods again.

Media War over Kashmir

Ravi Bhagwat
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Media War over Kashmir

SC dismisses review plea for reinvestigation into Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination

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SC dismisses review plea for reinvestigation into Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination

The Supreme Court has found “no grounds” to recall its judgement rejecting the plea seeking reinvestigation into the alleged “larger conspiracy leading to” the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The apex court refused to take into account the plea in the review petition that claimed that “fresh” documents and evidence would clear the air in the matter.

Mumbai-based researcher Pankaj Phadnis , who is also the trustee of Abhinav Bharat Charitable Trust, had filed a petition asking the apex court to peruse some books and a forensic report of the photographs of wounds on the body of Gandhi to decide the need for fresh probe into his killing.

The Supreme Court had rejected his earlier plea for re-investigation into the assassination on March 28, 2018. In the fresh plea, he had given reference from two book — “Who Killed Gandhi” by Lourenco de Salvador written in 1963 and “India Remembered” by Pamella Mountbatten, daughter of the then Governor General Lord L. Mountbatten. He had claimed that examination of the two books would lead to conclusion that the person/persons in the highest echelons of power, were “complicit” in the murder of Gandhi.

In the plea, he claimed that he had obtained a report of a well-known expert in the United States who has categorically confirmed that four wounds were visible on the chest of Gandhi in the photograph obtained by him from the National Gandhi Museum, Delhi and which had been published on January 31, 1948 by a prominent newspaper and has been on display for the last 70 years in the museum.

Johnny Depp seeking USD 50 million in damages from ex-wife Amber Heard

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Johnny Depp seeking USD 50 million in damages from ex-wife Amber Heard

Hollywood star Johnny Depp has filed a USD 50 million defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and actor Amber Heard for accusing him of domestic violence in an article published in Washington Post.

According to The Blast, the 55-year-old actor’s lawsuit is his response to Heard’s Washington Post op-ed that she wrote last year, in which she claimed to be a victim of abuse. In the op-ed, Heard, 32, had revealed that she lost out on a number of film roles as a result of the “full force of our culture’s wrath for women who speak out”. She had also claimed that she received death threats after she accused Depp of domestic violence.

In the lawsuit, Depp’s lawyers insisted that he “never abused Ms. Heard” and alleged that she used the claims in order to further her career in Hollywood. “Ms. Heard is not a victim of domestic abuse, she is a perpetrator,” says the suit, while calling the allegations against Depp as “hoax”.  Depp also claimed he was dropped from a “Pirates of the Caribbean” film after the op-ed was published, causing him financial damage. He is seeking USD 50 million in damages.

Tornado wreaks havoc in Alabama, 22 dead

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Tornado wreaks havoc in Alabama, 22 dead

Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones has said that at least 22 people died and several others injured on Sunday, due to a tornado that roared into southeast Alabama. The severe storm caused catastrophic damage and unleashed other tornadoes around the Southeast.

Drones flying overheard equipped with heat-seeking devices had scanned the area for survivors but the dangerous conditions halted the search late Sunday, Jones said. An intense ground search would resume Monday morning.

The National Weather Service confirmed late Sunday a tornado with at least an F3 rating and a track at least half a mile (.8 kilometers) wide caused the deadly destruction in Alabama. Radar and video evidence showed what looked like a large tornado crossing the area near Beauregard shortly after 2 p.m. Sunday, said meteorologist Meredith Wyatt with the Birmingham office of the National Weather Service.

President Donald Trump tweeted late Sunday, “To the great people of Alabama and surrounding areas: Please be careful and safe. … To the families and friends of the victims, and to the injured, God bless you all!”

UN Secretary-General welcomes IAF pilot’s return to India

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UN Secretary-General welcomes IAF pilot’s return to India

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the return of Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthman from captivity in Pakistan and called on the two countries to sustain the “positive momentum” and engage in further constructive dialogue.

“UN chief Guterres welcomes the news of the release of the Indian pilot by Pakistani authorities,” his spokesperson Stephane  Dujarri c told PTI when asked about the Secretary-General’s response to the development.

Varthaman’s release was being watched with bated breath across India as the IAF pilot was accorded a hero’s welcome as he crossed onto India through the Wagah Border. The IAF pilot’s release was seen as a major step towards defusing a near-war situation triggered by India’s retaliation over Pakistan’s continued support for terrorism. Varthaman was in one of the eight MiG-21s that took on the invader and shot down an F-16. During the dogfight, his plane was hit and he bailed out, landing in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, where he was taken into custody by the Pakistani army.

On the Rise: A Million Creative Entrepreneurs

Tulsi Tawari
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On the Rise: A Million Creative Entrepreneurs

Given a chance, who would not aspire to be in full control of their destiny? Experimenting, learning and deciding a unique pursuit, like a boat freely moving in a vast ocean.

Once upon a time, India was such a nation. A society of creative individuals, coexisting in culture of truth and justice. Wise people called it Dharm, (self-regulating wisdom), where each person could blossom to fullest, as eloquently stated in two words–“Aham Bramhasmi” (I am the Creator). Those ahead, facilitated others growing around them. That was the civilisation, when India was known by her truer name, Bharat.

Since times immemorial, new lives are born each day, being nurtured with utmost care. Yet, only a handful may choose to pursue adventures of true freedom. Majority perish with little or no trace, without ever getting to know the real purpose of their being. Decision is always one’s own.

Twenty-first Century has begun with a new set of innovations, with extraordinary opportunities for the mankind. Advent of internet has put the man on an accelerated path of growth. The only limitation being one’s own imagination. Every passing day brings yet another disruption, towards greater possibilities. How many of us are willing to see the big picture and dare convert these possibilities into reality is the root question.

Youth in every country is blessed to be born in such rare times, which can be termed as ‘eye of the storm’ for at least a century to come. Like a whirlpool, the global-order is in a flux and in the midst of churning. Dynamic creative minds would strive and establish the world at a higher orbit of purpose, in a matter of a generation or so.

India is poised uniquely to play a decisive role during this churning and thereafter, as her ancient wisdom would be increasingly sought by the future leaders from everywhere. Hers is a demonstrated reality of sustained coexistence through thousands of years, despite barbaric onslaughts. This becomes even more pertinent as the future direction of mankind shifts inward, having reached the saturation point externally. So, the creative opportunities for youth who are India-born and/or who have proper exposure to Indian heritage in any domain of choice or natural aptitude is immense. All that is needed is truly passionate entrepreneurial spirit.

“Entrepreneur-ing” means having the courage to chart a new course, with clarity and conviction. Ability to define actual need, understanding extent of associated challenges and risks, willingness to plunge oneself with definite goals are the key characteristics required to be nurtured from very young age.

As wrongly perceived, entrepreneuring is not about becoming owner of a business enterprise, necessarily. When someone like a Sreedharan (Delhi Metro) or a Bhabha (BARC) decides to take charge of creating a new institute, it is as much an act of entrepreneuring. Sense of ownership, in any case, is always required in every task of life to grow oneself internally and to one’s fullest. In fact, owning an enterprise does offer freedom and flexibility in defining priority of dreams and pursuing them in ways possible.

Anyone and everyone who feels his or her mind being grossly under-utilised or wasted in championing futile goals of any organization, small or large, in village or in a city, or anywhere else, has a rare chance to untie oneself and rise!

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Yes, we are still talking to Pakistan but in different languages

Sant Kumar Sharma
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Yes, we are still talking to Pakistan but in different languages

Pakistan has been saying from all public platforms that it wants talks with India. Pakistan wants to talk in order to defuse escalating tensions between the two neighbours. It wants third party or multiple party mediation to help achieve its goals which is to get off the hook. The right, left and centre flailing of arms by India has left it shattered and agitated.

Pakistan is mortally afraid to be made a punching bag by the giant that it has been needling all these years. Pakistan’s political class as also its people and the so-called “civil society” members on both sides of the border are proving to be its most valuable assets.

This is a 360 degree turn, from talking to India through its terrorism machinery to pleading in a civic manner. All this is fake optics meant to dissolve the Indian resolve to break bones of terrorists.

Talks have always been on between the two nations and the mode of communication were terrorist proxies controlled by Pakistan. These talks are at least a decade old and date back to 26/11 Mumbai attacks of 2008.

Pakistan talked in terms of killing over 166 people in 2008, and India responded by setting up the NIA (National Investigation Agency)! Laugh or cry at this choice by India, but that is the most serious thing done by India post-26/11.

Cut to the Uri attack of 2016. This was a message from Pakistan regarding its destructive capabilities. Merely ten days after the Uri attack, there was a communication from India by way of retaliatory surgical strikes. INDIA DID TALK BACK. However, Pakistan said there was no response from India, entirely refuting this two-way communication.

Cut to Pulwama terror attack on the Lovers’ Day (February 14) in which 40 CRPF jawans were martyred. Indian Mirages replied back by bombing Balakot. Again, this was one communication from India that Pakistan refuses to acknowledge.

Analyse its claims that other than some trees, nothing much was hurt. This claim and any truthful account regarding the extent of damage suffered by Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has been stubbornly kept under wraps by Pakistan. This serves to anger India further as these bombardments were carried out to damage Jaish. Pakistan claims it has suffered no damage and needs to be put firmly on the escalatory ladder of hostilities.

It should not be allowed to step back into its cocoon of comfort and allowed to act as a hatchery of terrorism. If its hatchlings are its prime priority, the whole hatchery needs to be targeted.

What was Pakistani response to Balakot? Intruding aerially into Nawshera area and dropping bombs. This was its effort to send a message to India. There was a perfect response from India with a MiG-21 worth $2 million shooting down an F16 worth $18 million.

Unfortunately, a Pakistani pilot was killed in most tragic circumstances after surviving a hit from Mig-21 Bison. He was lynched by his own countrymen. He was not even given the honour due to a martyr sacrificing his life for the nation. Why? As a rogue nation, Pakistan cannot admit openly that it used F16s given by the US for carrying out attacks on the Indian territory. It is a miserable failure of its calculations that its use of F16s for attacks will get exposed in the very first attempt. The wrong end of the stick from the US will sure be reserved for a future date and time.

Pakistan’s conduct will shape the future US ties with it and it is difficult to foresee the Americans doing nothing about it. They will factor in Pakistan’s behaviour in the manner of a thug. The end user agreement of F16s, to defend itself against possible attacks, has been VIOLATED by using them for aggression against the Indian military target of Naushera Brigade.

With the downing of F 16, Abhinandan has virtually made all of Pakistan’s squadrons of F16s a useless asset. Assets that can be deployed only within the boundaries of the Pakistani nation to defend itself. Any aggressive intent or use of these fighter aircraft will possibly bring a swift response from the US.

Losing one F16 has psychologically crippled the Pakistani Air Force (PAF). It is faced with a situation where its best aerial asset is reduced to a useless showpiece. These F16s CANNOT enter the Indian airspace as things stand now under the agreement for their supply. They will be seriously violating the agreement with the Americans.

This two-way dialogue has been continuing and talks have been on between the adversaries. Pakistani denial of this dialogue is a pack of lies and worth sheer contempt. Nothing else.

Pakistan’s choice of language had been robust Punjabi all this while, with Muridke and Bahawalpur dictating the discourse, as Bajwa’s proxies. We had chosen to speak a soft language earlier and opted for speaking French (Mirage 2000s) and Russian (MiG-21s) at Balakot and elsewhere.

Israeli Hebrew via Hebron drones, Spice (missile), American English (via surveillance aircraft), Russian (via IL 76 Refueller) etc are among the languages that India is speaking in present times. This multi-language discourse delivery is the reason for Pakistani discomfort.

There is no reason for us to break down the dialogue, even if it is likely to turn into a monologue from us soon. Talks were always on and they must continue, unabated.

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