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India needs lesser population and smaller states for good governance
The total population of India in 1947 was about 320 million and today, we have amost as many people who are below the poverty line.
Challenges for the new government – reforming school education
Education has not been given the desired importance by all political parties as most of them have looked at immediate political gains that are not forthcoming from this sector.
Combat proven weapon systems
While ruggedness and reliability are intrinsically important for weapon systems, there are two more hallmarks of greatness. One is, of course, combat performance, and the other is numbers produced. A weapon system is produced in large numbers only when it has proved itself.
Beyond the stereotype: 100 extraordinary women who shaped the world # Part 2 of 4
There was a time when women were supposed to look after children at home. They were not expected to study, fly aircraft or run companies.
Armies Are ‘Paper Tigers’ Without Combat Experience
You cannot hope to survive a street fight if you have been ‘exercising’ with every bit of protective gear! Get real, or get killed.
Making things happen in Government
There is no dearth of ideas in the country. There is no dearth of “expert rai sahebs” (advisors) either. In fact, there are too many of them.
Challenges before Modi 3.0 government
As the dust settles on the 2024 general elections and new government assumes charge, it is clear that the ‘silent’ voter has spoken quite strongly and the real winner is India’s democracy.
Controlling Crime in India: “Fancy Windows” theory
“Fancy Windows” Theory states that if the police punish the rich and the powerful, small-time criminals would be discouraged from pursuing crime.
Bharat Ratna moments in the lives of Civil Servants…
There are many so-called Bharat Ratna moments in the lives of civil servants. These moments of self-satisfaction, contribute to a sense of purpose, achievement, and fulfillment in the civil servant's personal and professional life.
25th June 1975: Was emergency really a black spot in Indian History?
On 25th June 1975, Indira Gandhi government proclaimed National Emergency, invoking the powers conferred by article 352 of the Constitution
Victory and Defeat in War: Busting Popular Myths
The war in Ukraine is dragging in spite of the enormous losses suffered by Ukraine because the Western media has made the Ukrainians believe that they could defeat a giant like Russia using the weapons dumped by NATO and by having elected a comedian as their leader who is ‘approved’ by the West
From Battlefield to Boardroom: The Transition between War and Peace
The year 2023 will be remembered as a “water shed” in which conflicts emerged in various parts of the universe posing a considerable challenge to peace and stability.
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