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  WAS PAKISTAN POISED FOR A NUCLEAR STRIKE? "There may not be many bad people in India, but the real issue is that too many good people stay silent in the face of wrongdoing." According to credible sources, on the night of May 9–10, 2025, Pakistan launched a Shaheen-2 missile aimed at Delhi as a test. The missile, with a range of approximately 900kms, was intercepted and destroyed over Sirsa by India’s S-400 defense system. This act was interpreted by Indian defense as a precursor to a possible nuclear strike, prompting swift and decisive action from India. Had the missile breached Indian defenses, Delhi could have faced catastrophic consequences. Pakistan’s military is known for its unpredictability, and its political leadership has often been accused of irresponsibility. Notably, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has in the past made alarming statements, including suggesting that if Pakistan were annihilated, others would not be spared either. This context rendere...

  Peace Achieved? Mission Accomplished? Or a Missed Opportunity? The interpretation of the recent India-Pakistan confrontation depends on individual perspectives—shaped by biases and beliefs. Let that remain a matter of personal opinion. Operation Sindoor —was it successful? The honest answer is a resounding yes . But did it meet its objectives? To understand that, we must recall our Army’s own words at the launch: “Operation Sindoor is a measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible initiative to counter terror outfits and infrastructure.” There was no declaration of war. In fact, Pakistan may have hoped to provoke one—to distract its people from internal unrest and rally support. But did India fall into that trap? On social and digital media—perhaps yes, with the usual jingoism and overreaction. But on the ground, India responded firmly, not recklessly. We acted; we didn’t react. So, how do we measure success? By the standards set forth in our own military’s statem...

  Justice Delayed is Justice Denied; Justice Hurried is Justice Buried Fifteen days after the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, the Indian government responded with calculated precision through a military operation named Operation Sindoor. The name evokes powerful imagery—sindoor, the vermilion powder symbolizing the Hindu women, was depicted in a graphic as spilled and blood-like, symbolizing the grief of those widowed by terrorism. This symbolic choice underscores the nation's resolve to seek justice for the victims, especially the women who lost their husbands in the April 22 massacre. The Pahalgam attack was not just an act of violence—it was an assault rooted in religious hatred. Innocent Hindu men were brutally targeted, made to prove their faith under duress, and then executed—26 in total. Women and children were intentionally spared, not out of compassion, but to act as living messengers of fear. These witnesses were meant to spread terror through their testimony, furt...

  Ekalavya’s Journey to Excellence: A Story of Grit, Precision, and Perseverance One day, the great teacher Dronacharya was walking through a forest with his disciples, including the legendary archer Arjuna. Their goal was to hone their hunting and archery skills in the wild. Suddenly, a wild dog began barking incessantly, disrupting the peace and focus of the group. Even Arjuna, known for his unmatched concentration and ambidextrous prowess, was visibly disturbed. Frustrated, he prepared to silence the dog with an arrow. But before he could act, something astonishing happened—an array of arrows flew in from nowhere and sealed the dog’s mouth shut. The animal stood unharmed but utterly silenced, unable to bark or bite. Everyone was stunned. Who could possess such extraordinary skill, speed, and precision? A young man emerged from the forest and bowed respectfully before Dronacharya. His name was Ekalavya . Dronacharya asked, “Who are you? And who is your teacher?” With quiet humil...