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‘Trophyisation' of weapon platforms
In the propaganda war, the symbolic power of “trophy” weapons extends far beyond the battlefield, reshaping the narratives of geopolitical rivalries If Ukrainians made a public spectacle of captured Russian weaponry, the Russians did likewise in flaunting captured Western military hardware, from the Ukrainians. It is surreal to see captured battle...
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Trump tries hard to win the second term
23 October 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
Ratan Naval Tata: A gem of a person
15 October 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
The deceptive facade of China’s military
01 October 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
The statesman who bore the burden of Kandahar
14 September 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
IC-814: Lessons beyond the binary
06 September 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
The shadow games of Pakistan's ISI
23 August 2024 | Bhopinder Singh -
Finding fault with the US for internal failures
14 August 2024 | Bhopinder Singh
The unyielding spirit of military families
Military service comes with 'unlimited liability,' a reality underscored by the valour and ultimate sacrifices of the young soldiers who gave their lives for the country Recent martyrdom of four Indian Army personnel i.e., Capt. Brijesh Thapa, Naik Rajesh, Sepoy Brijendra and Sepoy Ajay of the 10th Rashtriya Rifles (Rajput Regiment)...
New army chief follows Zorawar’s footsteps
The ancient Duggar region has produced many of India's bravest warriors and earned the highest number of gallantry awards in the annals of the Indian Armed Forces Ancient Duggar region (land of warrior-Dogras spanning J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Punjab) has given maximum sacrifice and earned the highest number of...
Indians dying on the Russian frontline
The presence of Indian nationals on the Russian side of the Ukraine conflict raises broader questions about the ethics of foreign combatant recruitment. The issue of Indians fighting along with the Russian forces in the Ukraine War is particularly piquant, given India’s historic relations with the Soviet Union earlier and Russia...
The rise of radical rebels in Pakistan
This alarming rise in extremism has prompted Pakistan to initiate Operation Azm-i-Istehkam, an ambitious effort aimed at eradicating terrorism Clergy has always played a pivotal role in the Pakistani narrative. The indelible impact of the ‘Mullahs’ has historically cut across institutions of power like the Military ‘establishment’, political parties, civilian society,...
Biblical rhetoric stirs controversy
As Netanyahu faces mounting pressure, his future leadership hangs in the balance amidst growing calls for a more humane approach to the conflict In politics, symbolism matters. In the biblical-civilisational land of Palestine or Ha’aretz Hamuvtakhat (‘Promised Land’) which birthed Abrahamic faiths, symbolism is even more significant. Therefore, Israel’s most extreme-right...
Ambedkar’s warning on democracy rings true
India backslides on global democracy indexes and exhibits resistance to internal party democracy, starkly contrasting with the political culture of the UK In 1936, Dr BR Ambedkar wrote an undelivered speech, Annihilation of Caste, where he forewarned, “Constitutional morality is not a natural sentiment. It has to be cultivated. We must...
India tactfully manages US-Iran tensions
As India forges a vital partnership with Iran through the Chabahar port agreement, it must adeptly balance its regional interests against the backdrop of American concerns Iran has had an unwarranted grip on the sensibilities of the US administrations, irrespective of their partisan divide. The moment for the bilateral fracture in...