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Indian Space Research Organisation: From Aryabhata to Gaganyaan

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Col. Alok Mathur (Veteran) The year 2017 was a watershed in the long march of space research in India when Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved twin landmarks. Firstly, on 15 February 2017, it, created a world record by launching and successfully deploying … [Read more...] about Indian Space Research Organisation: From Aryabhata to Gaganyaan

Jalalpur Rape Case: Where has the famed Punjabi humanity & sensitivity disappeared?

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Jaibans Singh Police at the site of the Jalalpur Rape case While Punjab remains continues to be preoccupied with what is now universally known as the Farm Bills agitation, the rape and murder in the state of a six year old girl has gone largely unnoticed. The agitation will … [Read more...] about Jalalpur Rape Case: Where has the famed Punjabi humanity & sensitivity disappeared?

Farm Bills: Explanation and comparative analysis of Centre and State laws

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Satinder Singh (Advocate)  “The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020” & “The Essential Commodities (Special Provisions and Punjab Amendment Act), 2020” “The Punjab Bill, 2020 forbids punitive action against the wrongdoers, provided under section 7 for violation … [Read more...] about Farm Bills: Explanation and comparative analysis of Centre and State laws

This untold story of Indo-Pakistan War 1971 will fill you with pride

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Bhagyashree Pancholy India has actively engaged in four wars with Pakistan – 1947, 1965, 1971 and 1999 Kargil War. Of all the wars fought between the two nations, perhaps the most famous has been that of Indo-Pak war of 1971 that not only led to the creation of Bangladesh, … [Read more...] about This untold story of Indo-Pakistan War 1971 will fill you with pride

Indo-China War, 1962: Tears of River Nam Ka Chu

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Col Alok Mathur (Veteran) My name is Nam Ka Chu, my origin is from Twin reservoirs of Tsangle located at 17000 feet on the Tri-junction of Bhutan, Tibet and India. I flow in the west of District Kameng adjoining the Indo-Bhutan border in North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) … [Read more...] about Indo-China War, 1962: Tears of River Nam Ka Chu