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Author Archives: sword
The Spooking of Raisina Hill
Such is the strong apolitical image and impeccable reputation of the Indian Army that even the thought of a military coup in the country seems ludicrous. So when Indian Express broke the story about two Army units closing in towards … Continue reading
Posted in Military
Tagged 16 january, coup, exercise, Gen VK Singh, indian express, mechanized infantry, mobilization, raisina hill, shekhar gupta, training
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Dubious Honours
A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of coloured ribbon” Napoleon is said to have told the captain of HMS Bellerophon, which was transporting him to exile at St Helena in 1815. Much has changed in the … Continue reading
Posted in Military
Tagged awards, distinguished service, republic day, senior officers, Values
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Who stands to lose?
In the past few years television debates between politicians of various dispensations reinforced one thing loudly and clearly. Amidst all the hand wringing, finger pointing and name calling, the message that came through was this. In the opinion of politicians, … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged Aam Aadmi Party, change, corruption, elections, netas, politicians
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Congress Commission for Women?
As per news reports, the National Commission for Women is sending a notice to Gujarat government on the alleged ‘snooping’ case. The commission is well within its rights to do so, as the custodian watchdog of women’s rights in the … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged congress, elections, gujarat, national commission of women, politics, stalking
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Every way you look at it you lose
No matter who is right – Gen VK Singh that he is being targeted as a political vendetta, or the army that he had used an intelligence unit to carry out unauthorized activities – it is the Army as an organization that is the loser. Continue reading
Posted in Military, Politics
Tagged Army Chief, Gen VK Singh, Military Intelligence, Techincal Support Department
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Nailing the Files
Crucial files in the coalgate scam are missing. Here’s how they may be found. Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged CBI, Coalgate, corruption, investigation, missing files, scam, scandal
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Join the army – and die!
Foot in the mouth disease is a common affliction of the Indian politician. It comes in two basic forms – the ‘shoot and claim misquote’ and ‘shoot and apologize’. Dr Bhim Singh, the minister from Bihar was struck down by … Continue reading
Posted in Blogitorial, Boundary Dispute, Military, Politics, Values
Tagged Bhim Singh, LoC, martyrs, poonch, soldiers, Veterans
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Aam Aadmi ko gussa kyon aata hai?
Amidst our obsession with the gladiatorial standoff between the prime-ministerial hopefuls of the two leading political parties in India, the events in Bulgaria last month went largely unnoticed in the country. They did not even catch the fancy of the … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged bulgaria, citizens, corruption, Government, parliament, politicians, protests
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My Dream Road Trip
The first thing that greeted me as I woke up groggily was the intense glare of the midday sun in my eyes. I sat up, a little confused, because I was used to waking up to the sight of a … Continue reading
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Do you REALLY ‘Like’ me?
Politicians in India have discovered social media with a vengeance. After the runaway success of the initial forays of a few, and abject failure of others to control free expression, the political herd is now aspiring to graze on the … Continue reading
Posted in Politics
Tagged elections, facebook, gehlot, likes, modi, propoganda, social media, votes
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