Category Archives: Politics

Flawed DNA?

Posted on May 9, 2012 by sword

Delays in defence procurements and the resultant lack of preparedness have received much attention ever since the Army Chief’s secret letter to the Prime Minister was leaked to the media recently. The alarming status of induction of desperately required weapons … Continue reading →

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Age Row – Some Facts

Posted on April 11, 2012 by sword

Going by the round and round arguments about Gen VK Singh’s age row, it seems people have not gone beyond the sound bytes and headlines to understand the real issue involved. The issue in question was NOT the actual year … Continue reading →

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Sab theek hai sahib

Posted on April 10, 2012 by sword

The Indian soldier, or Jawan as he is affectionately called, is known for not cribbing under the most adverse circumstances. If you ask your driver who has been waiting well past his lunch time for you to emerge from a … Continue reading →

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Ctrl Z Cyberconstabulary

Posted on January 16, 2012 by sword

By a strange coincidence freedom of expression appears under serious threat in the two leading democracies in the world. Indian Government has given sanction to prosecute 21 internet companies, including Google and Facebook, for carrying material that could “instigate public … Continue reading →

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Happier birthdays for some?

Posted on December 19, 2011 by sword

Dear Rahul Gee, India has an excellent cultural practice of respecting our elders and ancestors. We all subscribe to that, observe the shraads  of our departed kinsfolk, and remember them on their birth anniversaries. There is therefore nothing wrong in … Continue reading →

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Orwellian Intentions – Goebbels Sibbal?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by sword

Dear Rahul Gee, I know that you don’t have a twitter account – at least not a public one. And I also know that you are extremely busy with the UP campaign right now. But despite you preoccupation, do take … Continue reading →

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Why this Kolaveri Di – Please ask Harwinder Gee

Posted on November 25, 2011 by sword

Dear Rahul Gee, You did not even need to call an all party meet. Listening to speaker after speaker speaking from either side of the parliamentary divide, it is obvious that the slapgate, or the slapping of Sharad Gee by … Continue reading →

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A slap in the face – or elsewhere?

Posted on November 24, 2011 by sword

Dear Rahul Gee, Please do convey my concern to Sharad Gee. Hope it didn’t hurt him  too much – on the face.But I do hope it did cause some sensation, if not hurt, elsewhere – say in the conscience – … Continue reading →

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Actions speak louder than words

Posted on November 23, 2011 by sword

Dear Rahul Gee, You say, “I am ready to give it in writing that I’ll change the face of the state if you vote the Congress to power. I want to see it as the most developed state,” Wonderful sentiment. … Continue reading →

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What I would do if I were Kiran Bedi or Om Puri

Posted on September 3, 2011 by sword

Here is a excellent piece – not written by me, something I received on mail. But I do echo the sentiments. Details of the author / originator are given at the bottom. Even though I have least interest in politics … Continue reading →

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