Tag Archives: army

1965 – No Victor no Vanquished?

Posted on August 3, 2023 by sword

The 1965 India – Pakistan war was brought to an end on 22nd September 1965 by a ceasefire brokered by the United Nations. The situation on ground as on that day in various sectors was such that India had a … Continue reading →

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Crisis of Confidence

Posted on July 26, 2019 by sword

The crisis of command between the COAS and the environment is alarming, and needs to be resolved at the earliest. Continue reading →

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Secularism and the Army

Posted on September 20, 2014 by sword

Secular credentials of the Indian Army have been established beyond doubt in the 68 years since independence. An indicator is that in any communal riot, the arrival of the army immediately instills confidence amongst all parties to the dispute irrespective … Continue reading →

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ACR 360

Posted on November 5, 2011 by sword

Improving the internal health of the Army was a key challenge identified for himself by the present chief when he assumed office two years back. How far has he been able to address the problem remains to be seen in … Continue reading →

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Brand Army

Posted on May 14, 2011 by sword

“Capt Avinash Rathod, ek soldier ke nazar kabhi neechi nahi honi chahiye” (roughly translated – a soldier must never look down) – says the lissome model in the latest Airtel ad on TV. The ad is well made, and effectively … Continue reading →

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Deaf, Blind…. and Dumb?

Posted on November 1, 2010 by sword

Age does funny things to you. As does lack of scruples. 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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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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