Harsha Kakar, DailyO

Harsha Kakar

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Lucknow, UP, India

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Past articles by Harsha:

The truth behind report that says encounters fuel militant hiring in Kashmir

Kashmiris are unwilling to believe that their own brethren across the border are treated worse than second-class citizens. → Read More

Defence land 'encroachment': Stop attacking Indian Army

Among cities where use of Army land has become a bone of contention is Secunderabad, as mushrooming colonies around the cantonment are hit by closure of roads. → Read More

An armed forces veteran on why Akshay Kumar's Rustom 'uniform' auction is offensive

Justifying a wrong and refusing to accept the difference between a costume and uniform show Twinkle Khanna’s immaturity. → Read More

Kim Jong-un’s China visit: What could be in store for the rest of the world

For China, a unified Korea with close ties to the US is undesirable, as it could enhance threat perceptions and have the US at its doorstep. → Read More

Stop these attacks on the Indian Army

Those who lack knowledge on a subject should avoid commenting. → Read More

Budget 2018: Sadly, Modi government has let down Indian soldiers

National security and development of military power has been given a short shrift, when elections appear to be around the corner. → Read More

Why is the Indian Army becoming a target in Kashmir?

The J&K Police, on the orders of the state government, has registered an FIR against Army major for Shopian firing. → Read More

This Vijay Diwas, Modi government must end the war its against Indian soldiers

It hurts the common Indian to see war veterans or their widows battling for their rights. → Read More

Suicides and fratricide: Indian Army takes care of its soldiers, stop maligning it

It is easy to criticise for those who have not worn the uniform. → Read More

Why downgrading the military will hit the Modi government hard

The nation and its people will pay it back in the same coin in the next elections. → Read More

Russia's support to BRICS declaration is tying down Pakistan

The statement officially listed terror groups emanating from Pakistani soil. → Read More

What Nirmala Sitharaman must do for the armed forces

Her appointment as full-time defence minister comes at a crucial time for the military. → Read More

Ram Rahim rape verdict: Indian police is a shame

Politicians are easy targets, whereas those responsible are ignored. → Read More

Why Army honoured and reinstated Malegaon blast accused Lt Col Purohit

Those accusing the Indian Army for not doing enough must realise that it refused to suspend or terminate his services throughout the period of his arrest. → Read More

Why Donald Trump's South Asia policy will only drag on

US' current policy is only old wine in a new bottle. → Read More

Can UN sanctions contain North Korea?

Kim Jong-un is paranoid about his regime's security and survivability. He has no concern for his people, who continue to starve. → Read More

Why PDP and NC don’t want Article 35A scrapped in J&K

It is now being challenged in the Supreme Court. → Read More

Pakistan has landed itself in deep trouble

As the US determination on compelling Islamabad to act increases, India should also insist that the neighbouring country takes action against anti-India groups. → Read More

Pakistan without Nawaz Sharif: SC's decision has created instability

Turmoil would only increase in the coming days. → Read More

We must not forget the sacrifices of Kargil martyrs

India needs to implement changes to make the military capable of fighting a modern war. → Read More