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1965 – No Victor no Vanquished?

Posted on August 3, 2023 by sword

The 1965 India – Pakistan war was brought to an end on 22nd September 1965 by a ceasefire brokered by the United Nations. The situation on ground as on that day in various sectors was such that India had a … Continue reading →

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Uniformly Crazy

Posted on April 26, 2023 by sword

Growing malaise of the misuse of articles of uniform by veterans while appearing on television and public functions needs to be curbed – by peer pressure, or else by enforcing regulations on the issue. Continue reading →

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Jodo, not Todo

Posted on January 25, 2023 by sword

Congress scion Rahul Gandhi is about to complete yet another attempt to revive his flagging political fortunes in the form a a countrywide march. As per its official website – “The aim of this Yatra is to unite India; to … Continue reading →

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WhatsApp, Privacy and Me

Posted on May 28, 2021 by sword

Why I decided to quit WhatsApp rather than agree to its new privacy policy. Continue reading →

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Gen Thimayya’s Resignation – Statement by Pt Nehru in Parliament and debate – 02 Sep 1959

Posted on May 21, 2021 by sword

In Aug 1959, Gen Thimayya submitted his resignation to the Prime Minister. There was a furore in the papers and in parliament, with questions being raised about the reasons behind it. Nehru gave a statement in parliament about the resignation. Here is the full text of his statement and the limited debate that followed. Continue reading →

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CDS and DMA – Penny Wise Pound Foolish?

Posted on November 6, 2020 by sword

Faulty decision by CDS and DMA raises questions about ability to provide sound advice to government Continue reading →

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Indo-Nepal Border Dispute – An Explainer

Posted on June 14, 2020 by sword

An explainer on the Indo-Nepal border dispute, based on articles /open source inputs. Received from a friend on social media Historical Background ·         Anglo-Nepal Treaty of Sugauli of 1816. The treaty determines the Kali river as the western boundary between British … Continue reading →

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The “White Mutiny” of Monghyr 1776

Posted on January 3, 2020 by sword

A lesser known mutiny during the early stages of the Raj was one by British officers in 1776
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Crisis of Confidence

Posted on July 26, 2019 by sword

The crisis of command between the COAS and the environment is alarming, and needs to be resolved at the earliest. Continue reading →

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Nanda Sahib

Posted on September 5, 2018 by sword

      As teachers go, he was unusual. A short, bulky Khalsa with the customary bushy beard, with eyebrows to match, Naib Risaldar Gulzar Singh was my D&M (Driving and Maintenance) instructor when I joined the Regiment back in 1990. … Continue reading →

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