Category: Insights

OPERATION POLO: THE HYDERABAD ANNEXATION

OPERATION POLO: THE HYDERABAD ANNEXATION

A Socio-Politico-Military Commentary         While researching to write on Operation Polo (occasionally referred to as Operation Caterpillar),
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ADVANCE TO KARGIL – NOVEMBER 1948

ADVANCE TO KARGIL – NOVEMBER 1948

        The Kargil War of ’99 caught the imagination of the Indian public because it was the
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THE TIDE TURNS AT SHALATENG

THE TIDE TURNS AT SHALATENG

        On 01 November 2016, having just taken over the Chinar Corps in Srinagar, I prepared for
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ARE LEADERS BORN OR MADE?

ARE LEADERS BORN OR MADE?

        In this leadership issue, it is apt to end with an insight into the most important
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MANJIT’S WAY OF COMMAND

MANJIT’S WAY OF COMMAND

        One leader who made a remarkable impact in crucial battles during Operation Pawan was Brigadier Manjit
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ORCHESTRATING THE 1965 WAR CAMPAIGN: LIEUTENANT GENERAL HARBAKHSH SINGH, VrC

ORCHESTRATING THE 1965 WAR CAMPAIGN: LIEUTENANT GENERAL HARBAKHSH SINGH, VrC

        Boldness and risk taking are extremely important traits required in a combat leader. The operational experience
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SHOOTING FROM THE HIP – A KARGIL HERO SPEAKS

SHOOTING FROM THE HIP – A KARGIL HERO SPEAKS

An Interaction with Lieutenant General Mohinder Puri, PVSM, UYSM (Retd)         It is ironic that the very
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EXPEDITION TO THE ANTARCTIC

EXPEDITION TO THE ANTARCTIC

It was important for India to mark its presence on the frozen continent, which may well be a treasure trove
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MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTES OF INDIA

MOUNTAINEERING INSTITUTES OF INDIA

 India has been blessed with the mighty Himalayas on its Northern borders, with a plethora of the highest peaks in
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COME ON CADETS – CLIMB, SOAR AND SAIL

COME ON CADETS – CLIMB, SOAR AND SAIL

An overview of National Cadet Corps (NCC) Adventure Activities Catch them Young is an oft quoted phrase in the field
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