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Cloudburst in J&K’s Kathua kills 7, including 5 children

Days after the cloudburst in Kishtwar that has so far claimed 65 lives, another catastrophe hit Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday when seven people, including five children, were killed and several others injured after a cloudburst in the Kathua district led to severe flash floods amidst continuous heavy rains.

Stolen Valour

The recent controversy emanating from the changes in the uniform of the Marshals in the Rajya Sabha, where the traditional Indian attire with a turban has been replaced with a decidedly military-inspired uniform, replete with a peak cap, insignias, aiguillette, lanyard etc., is the regrettable continuation of the lazy appropriation of military sensibilities, without due diligence or care. The optics naturally militated against the emotions of those who have actually put their lives on the line to defend the nation, as indeed sworn undying allegiance and reverence to the elements of the uniform.