Author Archives: sword

Bara Khana Limerick

Posted on April 30, 2013 by sword

Cribbing is a part of everyday life in every organization – a healthy way for people to let off steam. It often prevents pent up emotions from being vented in a more dangerous or harmful manner. We have all grown … Continue reading →

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Rebuttal to a half baked post

Posted on April 17, 2013 by sword

One of the crosses that institutions like the Armed Forces bear in ensuring our country remains a thriving democracy is to receive potshots from every Tom, Dick and Harry (or Harriet). People with a lot of passion, but little understanding … Continue reading →

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Swordtoons – Incurable Disease – and more

Posted on January 13, 2013 by sword
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Swordtoons – Government of India Reacts

Posted on January 13, 2013 by sword
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Fix the broken windows – letter to Justice Verma

Posted on December 25, 2012 by sword

Below is the text of my mail to Justice Verma in response to invitation for suggestions towards the commission headed by him Respected Justice Verma,  I write to offers some suggestions towards the changes needed for avoiding incidents like the … Continue reading →

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Vox Populi

Posted on December 24, 2012 by sword

The spontaneous outpouring of anger on the streets of Delhi are a cause for introspection by politicians – all of them. Why have the people lost faith in them completely? Continue reading →

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Ignroance with Arrogance

Posted on December 16, 2012 by sword

The Army has been having a series of close encounters of the adverse kind with the Comptroller and Auditor General. Latest in this long list is CAG’s castigation of “illegal use of defence assets in Pune”. Recently the CAG overcame … Continue reading →

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Mango Shakes Politics

Posted on November 27, 2012 by sword

The turnout at the rally to launch Aam Aadmi Party at Jantarmantar, held on the 63rd anniversary of the adoption of our constitution, was an indicator of popular sentiment prevailing in the country. That it happened on a day when … Continue reading →

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Muzzling the Mango

Posted on November 21, 2012 by sword

Six and a half decades since we got our independence. For all intents and purposes, we are citizens of an independent democratic country whose constitution guarantees freedom of speech.  But when the first son-in-law of the country calls it a … Continue reading →

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A Study in Futility?

Posted on September 26, 2012 by sword

As per a recent news report, the Chief has ordered a study to look at increasing the availability of officers in units. With shortage of officers reaching alarming levels of almost one fifth of the sanctioned strength, the concern and … Continue reading →

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