In this article, RC Sharma, former BSF commandant, makes a strong case for the implementation of the National Police Commission’s 6th Report, in which it recommends that two cadres be created within the IPS to cater to paramilitary forces and other central police forces. Read More

In all wars, there are always unsung heroes whose tales of grit, valour, and extraordinary feats while facing unimaginable adversities get buried never to see the light of the day. This is an effort to bring out to the world one such story from 1962 India-China war that took place in the cold desert of Ladakh. This is the story of the 1962 operation in the Chushul sector. Read More

In this article, military historian Sandeep Mukherjee tries to debunk some of the myths surrounding what led to the 1962 India-China war debacle. He says the legacy of mythmaking by even scholars over India’s 1962 defeat has not ceased and highlights a Claude Arpi article as a case study. Please have a look. Read More

In this op-ed, former BSF commandant RC Sharma writes that in the wake of former J&K governor Satya Pal Malik’s comments on the February 2019 Pulwama attack, which was then followed up by remarks from former COAS Gen Shankar Roychowdhury, an honest and thorough probe must be carried out to put to rest all speculations. Read More

In this op-ed, RC Sharma, former BSF commandant, makes a strong case for BSF cadre officers to lead the force considering their professional competence and experience gained by being being integral part of systematic command hierarchy for 57 years. Read More

In all wars, there are always unsung heroes whose tales of grit, valour, and extraordinary feats while facing unimaginable adversities get buried never to see the light of the day. This is an effort to bring out to the world one such story from 1962 India-China war that took place in the cold desert of Ladakh. 1962 operation in Galwan-Chang Chenmo sector. Read More

In this op-ed, former BSF commandant Rattan Chand Sharma writes that to defang the Punjab separatists, the state and Centre must come together and give a healing touch to the people in the state with genuine grievances. He also suggests several issues that need to be resolved urgently. Read More

In this op-ed, RC Sharma, veteran BSF commandant, says the current spurt in radicalism in Punjab is an ominous sign for the country and state. Since it is still in its infancy, it can be nipped in the bud to prevent Punjab from sliding into the dark days of 1980s. Read More

In all wars, there are always unsung heroes whose tales of grit, valour, and extraordinary feats while facing unimaginable adversities get buried never to see the light of the day. This is an effort to bring out to the world one such story from 1962 India-China war that took place in the cold desert of Ladakh. The operation of Daulat Beg Oldie. Read More

In this article, RC Sharma, veteran BSF commandant, opines that India must shed its hesitancy and passive attitude in dealing with China to end the LAC imbroglio. He says India must respond in a manner that earns China’s respect. Read More