Category Archives: Politics

What if Nehru was still the PM in 65?

Posted on June 7, 2015 by sword

What if Nehru had been at the helm of affairs in the 1965 war? Would he have been able to do as well as Shastri did? Or would he have repeated the follies of ’62? Continue reading →

Posted in Military, Politics | Tagged 1965, chief, China, decision making, Nehru, Pakistan, prime minister, Shastri, war | 1 Comment

Mere paas Maa hai

Posted on May 19, 2015 by sword

Why Rahul Gandhi needs to update his script from 70s to 2015. Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Politics | Tagged bollywood, Development, modi, nda, Rahul Gandhi, upa | Leave a comment

I wonder if Arnab Goswami has seen Chennai Express. If he has, he didn’t seem to have taken Shah Rukh Khan’s dialogue, “Don’t underestimate the power of an ordinary man”, seriously. Or maybe its the other way around, and he … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogitorial, Media, Politics | Tagged arnab, Delhi, influence, Media, opinion, renaming, times now, trending, vk singh | Leave a comment

A Modi voter replies

Posted on December 21, 2014 by sword

Dear Aakar Patel, I am a Modi voter, and I will try and answer some of the questions you put to me yesterday (A few questions for the Modi voter). First a little bit about myself, just to clear your … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged acche din, elections, Government, modi, swach bharat, voters | Leave a comment

Generally speaking

Posted on June 12, 2014 by sword

A propensity for shooting off his mouth and the inability to look beyond his nose has landed up Gen VK Singh in yet another embarrassing situation – of having either to make an unpleasant meal of his own utterings, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Military, Politics | Tagged Age row, Appointment, Army Chief, suhag, vk singh | 4 Comments

Elections : A Case Study

Posted on March 27, 2014 by sword

Disclaimer – The situation and characters in this case study are entirely fictional and resemblance, if any, to any individuals or organizations is purely coincidental. The company in which you are a shareholder has been having a poor run in … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged elections, Kejriwal, Management, modi, politics, Rahul Gandhi | Leave a comment

Who stands to lose?

Posted on January 12, 2014 by sword

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 | 1 Comment

Congress Commission for Women?

Posted on November 20, 2013 by sword

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 | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Military, Politics | Tagged Army Chief, Gen VK Singh, Military Intelligence, Techincal Support Department | Leave a comment

Nailing the Files

Posted on August 20, 2013 by sword

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 | Leave a comment