A comparison with the number of senior ranks in the Israeli Defence Forces shows that Indian Army is overcrowded at the top.
In response to this Times UK article on the burgeoning number of senior officers in the British Army, KoW…
A Little Wit. A Little Wisdom. Lots of India.
March 16th, 2010
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Too many at the top
March 15th, 2010
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We must draw a line
For the background to this post, first read below
1. Background to this Open Call to Debate
2. Of Labels and Definitions – offers a definition for what is Left Liberalism
3. Fallacy of using Identity as a Label – exposes the fallacy…
March 14th, 2010
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Louis XIV and Ghaziabad
Today’s Ghaziabad Municipal corporation has much in common with the seventeenth century ancien régime in France.
In a piece in Foreign Affairs [subscription required], Sheri Berman wants the policymakers to look to Louis XIV and the development of France’s ancien régime…
March 12th, 2010
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A definition for the Center Right
AÂ backgrounder on this series of posts in the run up to the Open Call to Debate on Challenging Left Liberalism, can be found here.
The first in this series of posts defining Left Liberalism can be found here.
The second in this…
March 11th, 2010
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Shifting the goal post on Narendra Modi
The much anticipated summons from the Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team, SIT have finally arrived at the office of Gujarat Chief Minister and BJP leader Narendra Modi.
As anticipated the summons have sent the Indian media on a circus making…
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Military trainers for Afghanistan
India is ideally suited to provide the military trainers that NATO needs in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan needs more military trainers — NATO has been able to provide only 541 out of 1278 trainers needed for the growing Afghan Army and Police forces…
March 10th, 2010
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Fallacy of Using Identity as an Ideological Label
A backgrounder on this series of posts in the run up to the Open Call to Debate on Challenging Left Liberalism, can be found here.
The first in this series of posts defining Left Liberalism can be found here.
To recap from…
March 9th, 2010
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Challenging Left Liberalism Part 1 – Of Labels and Definitions
It was heartening to get a positive response to the open call to debate on challenging the Liberal Left monopoly in the public discourse.
Full details on how to participate in this Open debate can be found here.
In the run up to this…
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Why is India interested in Afghanistan?
Only one reason — ensure the security and well-being of its citizens, thereby providing them with a better life.
Amidst all the hype over Indian involvement in Afghanistan and lamentations over declining India influence in that country, here is a quick…
March 7th, 2010
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33% Reservation for Anti-Matter Hypernuclei
Reaffirming his commitment to the social, economic and political empowerment of Anti-Matter, with whatever effort and resources the task might take, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday said the government was moving towards providing one-third reservation for Anti-Matter Hypernuclei in…
