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Syed Ata Hasnain, a retired lieutenant-general, is a former commander of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps. He is also associated with the Vivekananda International Foundation and the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies.

The clip surfaced after a recent move by Hurriyat leaders to downplay fears of the growing influence of the ISIS in the Valley. (Photo: AP)

Opinion

Where is ISIS headed? Just link the dots

The summit was an excellent exposition primarily on the Middle East and marginally on Europe.

14 Oct 2017 1:23 AM IST

Curbs on the assembly of people under Section 144 CrPc have been imposed in Pulwama and Shopian districts in south Kashmir and in Baramulla district in north (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

In J&K, a battle of wits with fidayeen'

The term fidayeen is borrowed from the Palestinian conflict.

9 Oct 2017 1:21 AM IST

Former CPI(M) general secretary Prakash Karat said it is important for the govt to keep in mind that the main party in the Doklam plateau dispute is Bhutan and added it is better that India takes the lead in negotiating issues with China and supports Thimphu. (Photo: Deccan Chronicle/Representational Image)

Opinion

Lessons of Doklam to prepare for the future

Those trying to label it a victory' for us must be cautioned about what victory involves that it's not the end of...

1 Sept 2017 12:14 AM IST

Security person stand guard after militants opened fire on the Amarnath Yatra in which some pilgrims were killed in Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

After Yatra attack, act with maturity

Though the yatra is based on Hindu belief and tradition, there is something deeply inclusive about it.

13 July 2017 12:27 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu prior to a meeting in Jerusalem, Israel. (Photo: AP)

Opinion

Mission Israel: India's new strategy evolving

Modi is not necessarily shunning a relationship with Palestine but rather giving it a status separated from Israel.

6 July 2017 5:51 AM IST

Maharashtra-based ISIS suspect Mudbabir Shaik (Accused No. 3) also took part in the meeting, the chargesheet says. (Photo: AP)

Opinion

The global war on terror seems paralysed

The Islamic summit of Sunni nations along with the US vowed to target Iran as the supporter of global terror.

16 Jun 2017 2:17 AM IST

Kashmiri protesters throw bricks at Indian police during a protest in Srinagar. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Threat in J&K is beyond street turbulence

The LoC can take as much additional deployment as probably exists today, and yet the Army won't give you any guarantee...

12 May 2017 12:18 AM IST

Police officers and jawans pay tribute to the CRPF personnel killed in the Sukma Naxal Attack in Chattisgarh, at the SSP office in Meerut. (Photo: AP)

Opinion

Sukma's lessons: A lot needs to change

Red Corridor forces have mostly suffered when they encounter large groups of insurgents.

28 April 2017 5:40 AM IST

CRPF personnel standing guard at a polling station during repoll in Srinagar Lok Sabha constituency in Budgam district of Kashmir. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Polls in conflict zones: A Kashmiri lesson

Democracy is presumed to be a great leveller and empowers the very people who fight each other or the state.

21 April 2017 2:01 AM IST

Opinion

Jadhav a pawn as Pak plays mischief

Jadhav was arrested under unexplained circumstances, with even the location remaining unrevealed.

12 April 2017 12:58 AM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (Photo: AP)

Opinion

Dalai in Tawang: Test of India's will

Should India expect a Chinese response other than political and diplomatic?

4 April 2017 12:14 AM IST

Opinion

What is ISIS up to? Be watchful...

A regional spread of Daesh satraps in West Asia, all networked into a virtual caliphate, is on the cards.

22 March 2017 1:27 AM IST