Category Archives: Blogitorial

Managing Bosses Then and Now

Posted on August 21, 2010 by sword

Sage advice given by the Pandava’s priest on conduct in the court and towards the king – something that is also applicable in today’s workplace too. Continue reading →

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Mentoring: Lessons from Mahabharata

Posted on July 5, 2010 by sword

The mentor – mentee relationship between Sri Krishna and Arjun during the Mahabharat carries invaluable lessons for us today too. Continue reading →

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Baa Baa Black Sheep

Posted on June 4, 2010 by sword

As scandal after scandal involving senior army officers surface, there is urgent need for systemic reforms. Continue reading →

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Mahabharat over Arjun

Posted on May 20, 2010 by sword

Image via Wikipedia A lot has been written on the whipping given by our very own home-grown battle tank Arjun to that upstart of a Russian import T 90, in recently concluded comparative trials between the two. More muted are … Continue reading →

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Internal Deficiencies?

Posted on April 27, 2010 by sword

An Assistant Commandant of the CRPF has felt annoyed at the remarks made by the Army Chief on ‘internal deficiencies’ of the force. Should such deficiencies be brushed aside? Continue reading →

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Send in the Cavalry

Posted on April 16, 2010 by sword

The Army has been requested to pitch in for the Commonwealth games. Some deeper issues. Continue reading →

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Silence of the Lambs

Posted on April 13, 2010 by sword

Taking pot shots at the armed forces has become a fair game for the media. Continue reading →

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Mandalisation of the Army

Posted on April 7, 2010 by sword

The ills of pro rata system for promotion. Continue reading →

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Challenges Before the New Army Chief

Posted on April 2, 2010 by sword

Some facets other than modernisation that are vie for urgent attention of the new army chief. Continue reading →

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