Category Archives: Blogitorial

Brand Army

Posted on May 14, 2011 by sword

“Capt Avinash Rathod, ek soldier ke nazar kabhi neechi nahi honi chahiye” (roughly translated – a soldier must never look down) – says the lissome model in the latest Airtel ad on TV. The ad is well made, and effectively … Continue reading →

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The Last Cavalier

Posted on May 1, 2011 by sword

Glamour in peace, glory in war – the cavalry stands tall. Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Cavalry, Military, Regimental spirit, Tanks, Traditions, Values | Leave a comment

Pull of the Lanyard

Posted on April 13, 2011 by sword

Regimental spirit wins wars. But does it have any rôle to play in deciding who reaps benefits and privileges? Continue reading →

Posted in Appraisal System, Blogitorial, Military, Promotion System, Regimental spirit, Values, Welfare | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

Double Bogey

Posted on March 27, 2011 by sword

Avoid bogeys and play by the rules – should not be very difficult to do. Continue reading →

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Deja Vu

Posted on February 28, 2011 by sword

People are leaving – whether it’s the US Army or Indian – they are finding greener pastures. Is this a new phenomenon? Not according to Norman Dixon. Continue reading →

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The Canteen Brouhaha

Posted on January 13, 2011 by sword

The Comptroller and Auditor General recently carried out the ‘Performance Audits’ of Canteen Stores Department and of the Supply Chain Management of Ration Supplies in the Army. Incidentally, these are two separate audits, and DO NOT relate to “Irregularity in … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Civil Military Relations, CSD, Military, Welfare | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Why can’t we make our schools better?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by sword

Providing the next generation the best possible education is the best welfare an organisation can do. Can the standards of the schools being run by the army be made at par with the best schools in the country? Why not, with all the resources and wherewithal at their disposal? Continue reading →

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Deaf, Blind…. and Dumb?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by sword

Age does funny things to you. As does lack of scruples. Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Military, Ponderings, Values | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments

A Matter of Honour

Posted on September 28, 2010 by sword

It’s been the refuge of demagogues down ages. Confound, confuse, silence critics by changing the frame of reference of the issue. We are at the receiving end of this right now. “Keep quiet!”, we are told. “Don’t raise a stink, … Continue reading →

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Let the tigers roar

Posted on September 20, 2010 by sword

Conformity and curbing of initiative is no good for tigers. Continue reading →

Posted in Audacity, Blogitorial, Military, Ponderings | 5 Comments