Monthly Archives: October 2025

Politicisation of the Armed Forces: Examining the Claims

A lot has been spoken and written about the politicisation of the Armed Forces in the recent past. The latest is a recent article in Deccan Herald by AVS Namboodiri which claims that in the recent past—presumably during the tenure of the current NDA … Continue reading

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Bhasma-nomics – A Modern Day Retelling of an Ancient Indian Tale

The purpose of mythology and folklore is to convey valuable lessons couched in fascinating stories. And those striding the corridors of power in Washington would do well to familiarise themselves with the ancient Indian story of Bhasmasur. He was a … Continue reading

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Brushes With Policing and Healthcare in UK

My laptop bag was stolen in London during a recent visit. I have no one but myself to blame for being careless enough to have let that happen. We were on a family holiday and had arrived by train from … Continue reading

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