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Rivers of Resolve: Why Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty Is a Strategic Imperative After Pahalgam

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Rivers of Resolve: Why Suspending the Indus Waters Treaty Is a Strategic Imperative After Pahalgam           The recent terrorist ambush in Pahalgam  of the innocent tourists , once again  has  exposed the rot of cross-border terror, has brought into sharp focus the question of proportionality and response. Each time blood is spilled on Indian soil by forces emanating from across the border, the nation mourns, reacts with diplomatic outrage , tightens security, and moves on. But this cycle must be broken. At some point, restraint becomes complicity.  In the aftermath of  the Pahalgam   attack,  the Government of India has taken a bold and long-overdue step—it has moved to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), one of the most generous and lopsided water-sharing agreements in the world. This is not just a policy shift; it is a recalibration of India's strategic doctrine.           Signed in 196...
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Where Valleys Meet: My Journey across Hampta Pass

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Where Valleys Meet: My Journey across Hampta Pass Hampta Pass, soaring at a breath-taking 14,000 feet, is a hidden jewel nestled in the embrace of the Kullu region. This trek is more than just a journey; it is a pilgrimage through the very heart of the Himalayas. As you tread this sacred path, the world unveils its profound duality—the Kullu Valley’s lush, verdant arms on one side, and the barren, wind-sculpted vastness of Lahaul on the other. The journey begins in Jobra, where the forest whispers ancient secrets to those who listen, and the true odyssey unfolds. Jwara beckons next, with the Dhauladhar range—those eternal White Guardians—standing watch over the pilgrim’s path. The trek then leads to Balu-ka-Gera, a shifting canvas of sand, before descending into the mirage-like oasis of Shea-Goru, a sanctuary in a desert of stone. Finally, the journey finds its quiet conclusion in Chhatru, where the road gently reconnects the wanderer with the world they momentarily left behind. It is ...
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