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Category Archives: Values
Join the army – and die!
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
Posted in Blogitorial, Boundary Dispute, Military, Politics, Values
Tagged Bhim Singh, LoC, martyrs, poonch, soldiers, Veterans
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An Officer and a Gentleman
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
Posted in Blogitorial, Military, Shortage of officers, Traditions, Values
Tagged deportment, Leh, morale, officer man relationship, officers, samba, Values
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Mediocrity Rules
Now we Indians have yet another dubious distinction. We can boast of the largest ever power blackout in human history. Ironically, this took place at the time when one of the greatest festivals of human endeavour, the Olympics are on … Continue reading
Posted in Blogitorial, Common man, Military, National Issues, Ponderings, Values
Tagged Accountability, blackout, excellence, fatalism, Indians, mediocrity, power, value system
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Morale of the story
Just like honour, morale is a word that has been bandied about a lot in the recent past. Specially in context of the age row that has been dominating the front pages and prime time slots for an unbearably long … Continue reading
Posted in Blogitorial, COAS, Media, Military, Values
Tagged Age row, Media, morale, motivation, spin doctors
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Sab theek hai sahib
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
Casus Belli Aching
The Army Chief Gen VK Singh has sprung yet another surprise on the country. What is his game plan? Continue reading
Posted in Blogitorial, Civil Military Relations, COAS, Military, Values
Tagged Age row, Army Chief, Bribery scandal, corruption, Gen VK Singh, Indian Army, Tatras
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What I would do if I were Kiran Bedi or Om Puri
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
Posted in Common man, Corruption, National Issues, Politics, Ponderings, Values
Tagged Contempt, corruption, Crime, Kiran Bedi, Om Puri, parliament
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Individual Vs Institution
Great power comes with great responsibility – so said Spiderman. That holds true for high office, where the individual becomes an institution. Continue reading
Posted in Blogitorial, COAS, Military, Values
Tagged age controversy, Chief of Army Staff, Gen VK Singh
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An open letter to the COAS
Dear General, As the head of an organization like the Indian Army, you represent many things to many people. To the serving officers and soldiers, you are a role model. To them, you stand for excellence of the highest order. … Continue reading
Posted in Blogitorial, COAS, Military, Ponderings, Values
Tagged age controversy, chief, COAS, Indian Army
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The Last Cavalier
Glamour in peace, glory in war – the cavalry stands tall. Continue reading
Posted in Blogitorial, Cavalry, Military, Regimental spirit, Tanks, Traditions, Values
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