Implement professional protocol for higher postings in border-guarding CAPFs

A BSF patrol near an international border fencing. (File photo for representation.)“Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing them with purpose, direction, and motivation while you are operating to accomplish a mission and im...

1962 India-China war: How scholars misled Indians – a case study

Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru with troops at a forward position during the 1962 India-China war.Dissecting Claude Arpi’s 1962 India-China war claimsDuring my studies on the hitherto obscure aspects of the 1962 India-China war, particularly wi...

‘India lost 26 out of 65 patrolling points’ near LAC in eastern Ladakh, reports citing research paper say

The Pangong lake in Ladakh. (Photo: Twitter)New Delhi: India has lost 26 out of 65 patrolling points near the line of actual control in eastern Ladakh, several media reports citing the contents of a research paper said. The reports said Leh’s s...

1962 India-China War – 1: The reality of a military defeat

Indian troops surrendering at the Namka-chu area. This is part of the series on the 1962 India-China border war that seeks to debunk the myths, misinformation and politics spun around India’s debacle in the North-East Frontier Agency.Gener...

Ladakh stand-off: Major General Yash Mor tells us how to end the impasse gracefully

Indian Army tents high in the Himalayas.  Winter Wars – Tales of misery from Moscow to LadakhThe country waits with bated breath as corps commander-level talks go on – and on. Will status quo ante be restored? Will China resort ...

Independence Day 2020: Home ministry announces Police Medals for 926; J&K bags maximum 81 for gallantry

New Delhi: The government today announced the list of 926 police personnel from across the country to receive prestigious medals on the occasion of Independence Day this year, as a total of 215 are to be given Police Medal for Gallantry (PMG), 80 to ...