Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- "Find a solution to the problem and we will find a problem with the solution!" That seems to be the dominant narrative of those ill at ease with the nationalist (err.. jingoist) frenzy sweeping the country and calls for retribution reverberating in the air everywhere after the deadly terror attack on CRPF convoy in Pulwama that left 40 jawans dead on Valentine's Day.

The mere mention of 'war' draws howls of protest. "Are you crazy? Do you even know what war means? The loss of lives and all-round devastation it would leave in its trail on either side of the border?" And then comes the inevitable clincher. "Don't forget Pakistan is a nuclear power! So just stop talking irresponsibly without thinking of the consequence...