Monthly Archives: September 2014

Secularism and the Army

Posted on September 20, 2014 by sword

Secular credentials of the Indian Army have been established beyond doubt in the 68 years since independence. An indicator is that in any communal riot, the arrival of the army immediately instills confidence amongst all parties to the dispute irrespective … Continue reading →

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The Missing Tank

Posted on September 12, 2014 by sword

The intriguing tale of a train that went missing for 17 days reminded me of a similar mystery involving a tank that went missing many years ago at the Armoured Corps Centre and School, Ahmadnagar. The incident was narrated to … Continue reading →

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