Tag Archives: politics

Dissent, Disobedience and Defiance

Posted on February 7, 2026 by sword

Constructive dissent is essential to good military leadership — but it must occur within the decision-making process, not after the fact. Public post-retirement criticism by senior commanders risks crossing from professional dissent into defiance or disobedience. There is a  deeply … Continue reading →

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Bhasma-nomics – A Modern Day Retelling of an Ancient Indian Tale

Posted on October 24, 2025 by sword

The purpose of mythology and folklore is to convey valuable lessons couched in fascinating stories. And those striding the corridors of power in Washington would do well to familiarise themselves with the ancient Indian story of Bhasmasur. He was a … Continue reading →

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Aam Aadmi Party and the demise of hope

Posted on November 29, 2016 by sword

The Aam Aadmi Party which began as a people’s movement to bring about change in politics has degenerated into yet another political party with all the ills and ails. This is because it’s been hijacked by the personal ambitions of an unscrupulous leader. To save the movement, the party needs to ditch the leader and restore its values. Continue reading →

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Beyond the headlines

Posted on August 15, 2016 by sword

In today’s milieu of crisp sound-bites, newsbreak a minute and short attention spans, the struggle to capture eyeballs and mind space of readers and viewers has become fiercely competitive. We, as consumers of news have become increasingly laid back and … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Vox Populi

Posted on December 24, 2012 by sword

The spontaneous outpouring of anger on the streets of Delhi are a cause for introspection by politicians – all of them. Why have the people lost faith in them completely? Continue reading →

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Mango Shakes Politics

Posted on November 27, 2012 by sword

The turnout at the rally to launch Aam Aadmi Party at Jantarmantar, held on the 63rd anniversary of the adoption of our constitution, was an indicator of popular sentiment prevailing in the country. That it happened on a day when … Continue reading →

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Of scoundrels and parliamentary democracy

Posted on June 8, 2011 by sword

If patriotism is the last resort of scoundrels, parliamentary democracy seems to be that of some politicians. Continue reading →

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