Monthly Archives: May 2011

JOINTMANSHIP EXPERIENCED

  “I have visited nineteen countries in my career of two decades. Do you know that your Navy is interoperable with over twenty six other navies?” The dashing naval Commander from the visiting naval training squadron was not trying to … Continue reading

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Gridlock

Setting up of the National Intelligence Grid is stalled due to turf wars – and red herrings being thrown up. Continue reading

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Brand Army

“Capt Avinash Rathod, ek soldier ke nazar kabhi neechi nahi honi chahiye” (roughly translated – a soldier must never look down) – says the lissome model in the latest Airtel ad on TV. The ad is well made, and effectively … Continue reading

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The Last Cavalier

Glamour in peace, glory in war – the cavalry stands tall. Continue reading

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