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SACRED SPACE BOOK REVIEW Contradictory statements Woes of Turtuk Mahesh Kaul reads:"Turtuk, small place nestled at In 1971, launched an operation the farthest end of Nubra valley in to liberate Turtuk and reunited it with Lt Col R K Langar son should be from your heart and not that inwardly you do not Jammu And Kashmir State has feel happy but outwardly you are pretending that you are happy Ladakh has a unique history. It was Ladakh."(pp 66). Turtuk remained the distinction of being blessed with part of Baltistan, had remained with under Pakistani occupation till 1971 Sometimes apparent contradictory statements give deeper to meet. Here you must remember that your thoughts, words and varied topography, vegetation, cli- Pakistan for a long time and then was and it was during the lib- knowledge and understanding. Looks like a paradox but it is deeds should be in unison with each other. If you show warmth mate, culture and people. The fron- absolutely true. Again there is a tendency to express certain on meeting the other person for the first time, the other person reunited with India. Turtuk Unveiled eration war that this area came tier areas of the state had impor- which is first literary work of its kind under the ambit of theatre of war, things about life in a negative way where as these could also be shall feel very comfortable. tance for the strategic reasons for easily expressed in a positive manner. We shall study the above I have noticed that people do not show warmth and cordial- on Indian side of Baltistan, throws leading to the reunification of this the rulers of the state and when the light on Indian side of Baltistan, area with India. two aspects with examples. ity on meeting another person. You only show warmth on meet- state acceded to India in the back- Contradictory statements ing the other person when you have some self interest. This is throws light on the history of the People of Turtuk have witnessed drop of the , it region which is dominated by the the administration of both Pakistan " Meet some one as if you are meeting him for the first time" selfishness. This is the reason that most of the relationships are assumed political prominence for fragile and not sincere. Bhagavad Gita tells us to see yourself in and India. It who has is one statement . Another statement which is quite opposite to different reasons. the other person because it is the same Atma or soul which shaped their perception in it says " meet some one as if you have known him for ages." The imperial British overlords and resides in every one and see the other person in yourself. So the terms of identity and at These two statements look opposite to each other but see how the communal forces, which enjoyed other person you meet is you yourself. We all want that people present it has lead to iden- these give deep understanding about our conduct. their patronage, were hell bent to Meet someone as if you are meeting him for the first time should be nice to us, then why do not we show sincerity and tity crisis. The book deals warmth in meeting others. Your motto of life should be ' May I destabilize the state. It suited them at various aspects of this This holds good for person A who is holding personal grudge to maintain their foothold and stran- against some other person B. B has annoyed A on some issue give comfort and warmth to any one who comes in my contact.' issue and can act as a glehold over the Northern Frontier. and A has not forgotten it nor has he forgiven B. if some one has At one moment I feel that the whole world belongs to me and guide for the policy mak- Dogra rulers who defined the harmed you in the past and you have not forgotten it, then only the next moment I feel that nothing in the world belongs to me ers to devise mechanism geographical and political bound- you are suffering and not the person who has harmed or annoyed The above contradictory statement was made by king Jana- to develop this area. aries of Jammu and Kashmir in terms you. The person who has annoyed you does not even remem- ka. Janaka was the king of Mithila and father of Sita, wife of Lord Book deals in detail ber the incident, whereas you have kept this incident in your heart Rama. King Janaka was known for working for the welfare of all of viable administrative purpose kept with the traditions, culture people of his kingdom. He attained perfection from karma yoga. a keen eye on the ethnic tribes that and way of life of the Baltis. He taught others by personal example to work selflessly for their inhabited Gilgit and Baltistan. Their The major problem being When you know someone for a very long own upliftment and for the good of fellow beings. When king Jana- culture, tradition and way of life faced by the Baltis is the ka says that the whole world belongs to him, he is referring to needed to be understood in order to land ownership that has time, you are always happy to meet him. the Atma or soul inside him which is a fragment of God. When govern the people. led to their identity crisis. You extend warmth and hospitality to him. man attains perfection, the soul is liberated from the limiting Turtuk Unveiled written by Dr. Giving vent to the woes of Kavita Suri is a well measured move Similarly when you meet some one say adjuncts which are body, mind and intellect and we can enlarge the people she writes," and embrace the whole world. Then the man sees his own self and welcome addition to the archival Since 39 years, Ghulam even for the first time, you should show in all beings and feels that the world is his own. As is Macrocosm and research material available on Mohammed has been try- warmth in meeting him as if you have outside so is the Microcosm inside. Such a statement can be the tribes of Turtuk, a part of ing to get the revenue made only by a person like king Janaka who had attained union Baltistan. It is pertinent to mention papers made of his land known him for him for ages. of his Atma or self with Supreme self. that the British paid significant atten- and home in Turtuk. But all When king Janaka says that nothing in the world belongs to tion to Gilgit as far the strategic val- his efforts have been wast- him, he is referring to the famous verse of Isha Upanishad which ue is concerned .Gilgit was in the ed. He is among the 5000 and unnecessarily you are feeling miserable. That is the reason says that whole world belongs to God and whatever you pos- centre stage of the intrigues to desta- Baltis of this region who do that our scriptures advice us that we should not only forgive but sess is not your own. You are only a custodian of what you pos- bilize the defense of India so that Balti tribal's" not have any land records. There are also forget so that you remain free and do not carry the annoy- sess. Hence do not have a sense of possession or a sense of I advantage is given to Pakistan in the Explaining the locale of the place, absolutely no revenue records hare ance with you. Past is past. We are also advised by our scrip- and Mine. The other interpretation of this statement is that when . In this process of desta- she writes, "Situated amid the mighty unlike the other parts of the state of man leaves the world whatever are his possessions are left tures and sages that we should live in the present without hold- bilization Baltistan was affected Himalayas and Karakorum mountain Jammu and Kashmir.( pp 74-77) behind. ing any regrets of the past in our mind and at the same time with- automatically as the region is in the range in northern Pakistan and Explaining this issue, Dr. Suri Both the above statements beautifully explain the reality of out worrying for the future. That is why it is said that you should geographical proximity of Gilgit. Ladakh, Baltistan or Baltiyal (Land of writes, "As Turtuk was part of Chor- life. The aim of life is to attain liberation and feel that the whole meet your old acquaintance who have annoyed you as if you are People of this area have been Baltis or Homeland of Baltis as is bat block of Skardu district of meeting them for the first time. When you meet a person for the world belongs to you as you feel oneness with all. But at the same suffering but it goes to their credit time one must remember that when one dies all his possession popularly known in Balti language) is Baltistan from 1948 to 1971,all the first time you are bound to be courteous towards him. So let us that they have retained their smile in the historic junction of the Buddhist land records and related papers forgive others who have harmed you. More important is to for- are left behind. There are some such statements in Bhagavad spite of the inhospitable terrain. Dr. and Islamic Worlds."(pp 40) were kept in the office of land rev- get the past and live in the present. You should first forgive your- Gita also which makes one get to the deeper understanding of Kavita Suri's book "Turtuk Unveiled" Balti is the prominent tribe of this enue records at the tehsil headquar- self as you yourself have done so many wrong things in the past. what Lord is teaching to Arjuna. The other thing which I should be seen in this backdrop as area. It was during the expedition and ter of Skardu only and were main- What you want from others, you must give it to others first. If want to mention is that we have a tendency to explain things neg- it places Turtuk in proper perspec- conquest of General Zorawar Singh tained by the Pakistan administra- you want to others to love and respect you, you must first love atively. We have often heard that one bad fish spoils the whole tive. that this region became the frontline of tion. But when the Line of Control and respect others. When you do so your love and respect shall pond. This underscores the influence of bad over others. If bad The book has been divided into 12 be responded. If it does not come, donot expect but shall keep can influence others it is also true that good too can influence in the defense of the state of Jammu and was redrawn after Operation Tur- chapters acknowledgements, fore- Kashmir .Giving the historical back- tuk, the land records were left in on giving love and respect to others. This is the golden rule. the same manner. Why cannot we say that one good person in word, Introduction, references and ground and writing about the conquest, Skardu resulting which the villagers Meet some one as if you have known from ages the family can influence the other members of the family to Index. Author has utilized her skill as When you know someone for a very long time, you are always become good by his personal good conduct. Like wise a good the professional journalist and pho- Dr. Kavita Suri writes, "By the summer became landless landowners of their happy to meet him. You extend warmth and hospitality to him. family in the society will have good influence on the society. While tographer to give the vivid and pictoral of 1840, General Zorawar Singh had own lands.Presently, though hun- Similarly when you meet some one say even for the first time, both statements are acceptable but the second statement is more description of Turtuk besides the well conquered the whole of Baltistan. In dreds of acres of land is being cul- you should show warmth in meeting him as if you have known appealing for our evolution. The moral of the story is that one researched text. The book reveals the addition to Skardu; In place of Ahmed tivated or owned by the Baltis in the him for him for ages. Warmth here means that the other person should explain situation in a positive way so that the listeners professional competence of Dr. Kavi- Shah, his eldest son Muhammad Shah villages of Turtuk, Tyakshi, Chalun- should feel that you are welcoming him and are feeling delight- understand the value of goodness rather than to get inclined ta Suri in terms of presenting the text was made the king. Thus Baltistan ka,thanag and Bogdang but they are ed to meet him. The warmth which you extend to the other per- towards the bad. photographs. Her vast experience as came under the Dogras."(pp 48) landless legally ."(pp 74-77) the reputed journalist associated with Elaborating further she says, The author has documented the CAREER COUNSELLING various newspapers of substance and "Turtuk has an interesting history. pioneering role played by the Indian credibility like the Statesman and the From 1947-48 onwards till 1947, it army in terms of Operation Sadb- academic proficiency as an academi- was part of Pakistan and many vil- hawana leading to social transfor- cian has added value to the book. lagers living in these areas were mation and capacity building besides The Book has presented a unique working with Pakistani army mostly infrastructural development. Political science- the perennial favorite issue regarding the unique place - posted in the northern area of Gilgit- Turtuk Unveiled by Dr.Kavita Suri Gauri Chhabra Career Opportunities require research activities. Turtuk. Introduction to the text on the Baltistan. Thang Top and Trig is a must read for researchers, poli- As a political science major, you would Your common topics of research jacket of the book explains the crisis heights in the area are still under pak cy makers and the social scientists. Revival of Humanities be have a multitude of career options wouldbe relations between India and oth- the people of Turtuk face and sets occupation and are overlooking Tur- The cost of the book it quite exor- The education landscape has wit- ingovernment administration, politics and er countries, the international institutions the tone for the reader as to why this tuk Valley. Just down below, Thang bitant, it should be revised to suit the nessed a tectonic shift over the past few campaigns, public policy, non-profit organ- like the UNO, the political life of nations, book should be read about the place village on Indian side is thickly pop- common reader. Publisher should years. The 1980's and 90's saw a paradigm izations, international relations, business and the decisions of the Legislature, Exec- called Turtuk in the Ladakh region of ulated and so is Franoo village on the take care of the typographical mis- shift from knowledge sharing to problem and journalism open before you. It would utive and the Judiciary. the Jammu and Kashmir state. It other side in Pak-occupied Kashmir. takes that have crept in. solving and sciences and logic came to the also prepare you to pursue graduate pro- You may also use your research and forefront. This resulted in the perceived grams in business, law or diplomacy. analysis skills in Central, State and local receding educational value and dwindling Campaigning government. You could be an administra- PERSONALITY student interest in Humanities furthering Cyclical events like elections bring with tor, manager or developer of a program, the decline in the number of bachelor's them a lot of excitement and complexities. and engaged in policy analysis or problem- degrees in disciplines such as language, You can campaign for a political party ini- solving. At the state level, you would be history, and the classics so much so that tially and get a paid position later. Many engaged in urban planning, health plan- TWO GREAT WOMEN humanities was typically pushed right to ning and in criminal justice systems using the margins.However, the financial Tsuna- your skills in survey and evaluation Sankar Ray mi that hit the world economy in 2009 research and specialization in fields as revived their greater-than-ever relevance - aging, criminal justice, demography. This The end of eventful innings of two great women who for habits of critical thinking, interpretation, can help you predict the trend of a partic- had lifelong penchant for a just society in early July this and analysis that are in turn gateways to ular Government policy and its effect on the year marks the severance of link between the present ethical choice. Today, more and more stu- general population. generation of women's struggle for social emancipation dents are opting for Humanities as a You might also cooperate with full time and elimination of gender discrimination. One was, stream and gone are those days when we researchers and apply the knowledge of (born as Sahibzadi Zohra Begum Mum- used to feel that the sciences are the only Political Science. Of course these prob- taz-ullah Khan), who stopped breathing at the age of option for the students who wish to make lems would vary depending upon the par- their mark. 102. She was arguably the greatest performing artist of ticular employment setting- they might the 20th Century- a dancer of international repute from Political Science- the current scenario involve housing, transportation, education, The most popular courses this year are the mid-1930s when she earned appreciation of discrim- community relations, corporate hiring inating dance critics in Europe while participating under humanities courses, leaving behind the strategies, health, law enforcement, or oth- Zohra Sehgal Vidya Munshi traditional favorites such as commerce and the famous 's roving troupe (Uday er major societal concerns. Shankar Ballet Company), an all time -great stage artist mark in classics such as like 's Baazi (1951). economics.According to a news website, Public Relations and media Miranda House principal Pratibha Jolly has and one of the greatest woman actor s on the celluloid. Her performance in the dream sequence song of Raj You can also opt for print, television, or She made a mark as a choreographer too. The other Kapoor's film .is unforgettable. She went for a said seats in Political Science and History radio journalism, when you can apply your (Honors) are filling up fast and there is a was Vidya Munshi, the first woman journalist of Calcut- drama scholarship to in 1962 and appeared understanding of political systems to cre- ta in the late 1940s who left the media and plunged into there in several TV productions like The Jewel in the possibility that these courses might not ate reports about consent events. You have a second cut-off list. Political Science the women's struggle under the concerned mass front Crown, Tandoori Nights and , My Beautiful Laundrette might cover elections, conduct interviews, has been the favorite among students who of undivided Communist Party of India. She was 95 and The Raj Quartet.. She had fond memories of IPTA or attend press conferences where you can wish to take up Law as a career or those when she breathed her last and but she was alert and days. who intend to go in for the UPSC While declaim on strategic topics of national and agile till the end. Vidya Munshi (nee Vidya Kanuga) - known as Vidya- choosing a career and going through the international significance.However, you Sehgal, fondly called as Zohra Aapa, was literally di - whom Rajashri Dasgupta, well-known journalist and dilemma of course over college, students need to be objective in your approach and older than Indian cinema, Zohra Sehgal had a glorious a defender of women's rights, aptly described as one have preferred to choose college over present your stories and reports in a man- performing career that inspired generations., Born in who combined voracious reading, "deep commitment to course. LSR 's cut off for political science ner that reflects factual information, rather 1912 in in Uttar Pradesh in a conservative and involvement in social and political causes" which shot to 97% this year from 95.25% last than opinions. Muslim family, she grew up in Chakrata near Dehradun were inspired by her association with the communists. year. At 97%, the cut-off for political sci- Management before moving out to to pursue her higher edu- She was sent to England to study medicine when she You can couple your political Science ence at the college is almost at par with the political parties are using the services of cation. She studied there at the famous Queen Mary was 18. But the career of a physician or surgeon was other popular DU course, BComhonours social media managers to campaign and degree with an MBA and specialize in College, meant for daughters of aristocratic families. not destined for her . She came in touch with the Com- which was 97.5%. keep a track of their social and political Human Resource Management.You would But higher education for a career was not destined for munist Party of Great Britain where the magnetic eru- What will you study in Political Science? footprint. You can dovetail your experience be an expert in increasing productivity, her although in 1942 she married Kameshwar Sehgal dition of Rajani Palme Dutt drew many girl students from Political Science is the study of consti- in IT by creating a perceptual mindspace work with physically challenged, and who was a dancer and painter (although the conjugal India like Renu Chakravartty (nee Roy) who was a CPI tution and different political aspects. As a in the voter's mind.You can also craft a women in the work force, bring about life lasted for only ten years, and ended tragically when MP between 1952 and 1967 and Parvati Krishnan (nee student of political Science you would be career in social work, human rights, social Assistive Technology and also work on her husband committed suicide, living two children, required to study the governmental, non- Kumaramangalam), who emerged as a prominent or political research and urbanplanning. improving the corporate culture, group Kiran and Pavan, for grooming whom Zohra stayed back leader of the CPI governmental systems and operations. dynamics and organizational develop- Politics in England). Before the wedlock, she toured Japan, Vidyadi's professional career in journalism began as You would also study the workings of trade ment. Your unique skills wouldsolve a wide With elections just being over, and pol- , Europe and the USA as a performing artiste of the Calcutta correspondent of Blitz but her evolution as unions, corporations or other forms of itics becoming more and more complex, range of business problems and improve the Uday Shankar troupe. a scribe with a yearning for social change happened groups that need not be 'political' but have youngsters are joining politics as a career. the ROI besides promoting a rich culture similar complexities of governmental pro- From a dancer, Sehgal became a stage artist when while working at the Bombay headquarters of Student Many law students join political parties for of power dynamics and group thinking that cedures. Besides, you will study interna- she joined the Indian People's Theatre Association Front, central organ of CPI's student front, All India Stu- their summer internships. You can use your leads to synergy.You can use statistical tional relations, political theories, history, (IPTA), cultural front of the CPI, in the 1940s. In no time dent Federation. There she met, fell in love with and tools of data analysis and market research tools to analyze the demographics, do a political economy, foreign policies, public swhe became the darling of Indian theatre. She was with married Sunil Munshi, one of the living doyens among to conduct surveys to find out people's trend analysis and plan for the future; deal the of . Her debut in administration, Federation, Information earth scientists. Technology and a number of other aca- opinion on political issues; or use matter to with organizational change and growth cinema was in the first film production of IPTA. Dharti Ke analyze election results, interview relevant using training techniques and organiza- She was a woman activist of a different strain who demic fields. Lal, directed by Khwaja Ahmed Abbas. The script was combined street fight with social and theoretical think- individuals and scrutinize available docu- tional and competitive analysis; and Skill set jointly written by Bijon Bhattacharyya, whose Nabanna ing, leave alone her lucid oratory. She braved the bru- mentation. Some even attend legal pro- increase synergy through team coherence The ability to take criticism, along with in Bengali set a new pace for people's theatre, and tal lathi-charge in February 1954 during the struggle of ceedings and observe public events. in case of mergers and acquisitions. skills to solve problems, make decisions, Abbas. The theme was based on Nabanna and Krishan secondary school teachers under the All Bengal Teach- manage teams and the time effectively are Besides, you could prepare reports and- The Road Ahead Chunder's story Annadata. The perspective was the ers' Association. also some of the essential traits. Another documentsafter identifying, researching, Politics has such a large surface area Bengal Famine of 1943 that killed nearly two million peo- Vidya Munshi rose to the central leadership of the important aspect is the ability to manage analyzing public issues.If you have a flair that it is all pervasive and can be traced to ple. In the cast were the legendary , Trip- National federation of Indian Women. She was a mem- crisis and being emotionally stable and for writing, you would be writing articles for education, jobs, housing, corporate world ti Mitra, another all-time great on the stage, Balraj Sah- ber of state council for nearly three decades mature.Younot only need to have excellent publications in the newspapers, maga- and cross cultural interactions between ni, David and the like, each of whom made a name that and became a member of central control commission of reasoning and analytical skills, but also flu- zines and journals and advising party high nations and societies. It moves from intro- any actor would be envious of. New York Times wrote CPI. "Every debate, every issue of the women's move- id communication skills, both oral and writ- ups on strategic issues. spection and self - reflection to a macro lev- "This film proved to be tremendously influential not only ment that saw her in the forefront in the streets of Ben- ten. Furthermore, you would acquire skills Teaching and Research el where you are concerned with not only to future filmmakers who admired its neorealist-like qual- gal and in solidarity with movements in Vietnam, Cuba or in data analysis and data mining.A Bache- Teaching and research are almost syn- how individuals interact but also how ities -- but also to intellectuals of India's left-wing". After lor's degree would lead you to becoming a the former Soviet Union, is etched clearly in her memo- onymous with each other. You can get a nations interact.If you are ready to ride on that Sehgal acted for 's , research assistant. A Master's Degree and ry", Rajashri Dasgupta wrote profiling her when her book teaching assignment in intermediate col- another IPTA film, based on a story of Hayatulla Ansari a Ph.D would lead you to teaching. You can the crest of the dynamic world of politics, In Retrospect. War-time Memories and Thoughts on leges, Degree College, or at university foreign affairs, and public policy, health- who was inspired by Maxim Gorky's Lower Depths. The also appear for Civil Service Examinations graduate departments and management Women's Movement, was released in 2006." care, and immigration - pick up the subject film got award at the Cannes International film festival like UPSC, SSC and State Public Service institutes. Many teaching positions, partic- Gone are Zohra Sehgal and Vidya Munshi - the last in 1946. Commission & Joint Public Service Com- ularly in the universities, Information Tech- of perennial interest, Political science. remaining links of golden period of left cultural and Zohra Sehgal never looked back thereafter, made a mission (JPSC) or opt for NET or SLET. nology Institutes, Management institutions For queries contact gauri_nagpal @yahoo.com women's movement.