Category Archives: Military

The Spooking of Raisina Hill

Posted on March 21, 2014 by sword

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 →

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Dubious Honours

Posted on January 26, 2014 by sword

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 →

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Every way you look at it you lose

Posted on September 20, 2013 by sword

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 →

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Join the army – and die!

Posted on August 9, 2013 by sword

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 →

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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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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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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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Himalayan Blunder – The Sequel

Posted on September 5, 2012 by sword

If the report about PMO ‘stalling’ the raising of Mountain Strike Corps for apprehension of ‘sending the wrong signal to the Chinese’ is true, it’s ridiculous on two accounts – the decision itself, and the manner in which it seems … Continue reading →

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An Officer and a Gentleman

Posted on August 25, 2012 by sword

Recent cases of mutinous behaviour by troops, including increasing incidences of assault on their own officers, have caused much comment in the media and within the circle of observers of military affairs. Much has been written about the possible causes. … Continue reading →

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