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Schemes like Agnipath must go to test beds first. They shake up the entire system

Snehesh Alex Philip - 17 June, 2022

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Defence preparedness improved in eight years of Modi, but military must begin to punch hard

American SiG Sauer rifle fine for Army—for now. Indian firms should be Modi govt’s priority

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India’s defence offset contracts are in shambles, need a revamp

New Army chief Naravane must mend ties with veterans & stop politicisation of forces

Snehesh Alex Philip - 3 January, 2020

Like Gen Rawat, new Army chief Gen Naravane also bats on a straight wicket. But there are a lot of fractures he must mend first.

Why states need to stop calling Indian Army to deal with protesters. It’s not riot police

Snehesh Alex Philip - 20 December, 2019

When violence erupted in Assam last week over the Citizenship Amendment Act, Indian Army was instantly deployed, with the DGP saying it was just 'for show'.

Don’t get fooled by Bajwa drama. Pakistan Army still the only one with a nation to itself

Snehesh Alex Philip - 6 December, 2019

Now that the dust has settled in Pakistan, and Gen Bajwa’s tenure extended for six months, a closer look reveals where the deception lies.

Veterans on TV news have shamed Indian armed forces enough. Time to board out rotten apples

Snehesh Alex Philip - 22 November, 2019

It was not at all surprising to see Pakistan use retd Maj Gen S.P. Sinha’s remarks to push its fake narrative about what goes on in Kashmir.

Lt Gen Ashwani Kumar’s comments on NewsX show ties between Army & veterans at all-time low

Snehesh Alex Philip - 8 November, 2019

Indian Army and veterans are locked in a public battle on the issues of disability pension and proposed code of conduct for retired officers.

Indian military must not become another lying ISPR, Pakistan Army’s propaganda wing

Snehesh Alex Philip - 25 October, 2019

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat quoting speculative casualty figures after strike on terror camps in PoK was a break from tradition.

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Opinion

What Jack Ma’s increasing public appearances tell about China’s changing stance on businesses

Aadil Brar - 29 June, 2022

The easing of the tech crackdown signifies that Xi is trying to make space for other political ideas, including the revival pro-market approach.

MP para teachers scheme showed India struggled with contract service. Apply that to Agnipath

29 June, 2022

On Maharashtra, BJP only concerned with three Gs. Gujarat, Guwahati and Goa—connect the dots

29 June, 2022

Economy

Mukesh Ambani’s daughter Isha Ambani to be named chair of Reliance retail

P. R. Sanjai - 29 June, 2022

Isha Ambani, the current director of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd., is expected to be announced as the chair as early as Wednesday.

Brahmastra

Schemes like Agnipath must go to test beds first. They shake up the entire system

Defence preparedness improved in eight years of Modi, but military must begin to punch hard

American SiG Sauer rifle fine for Army—for now. Indian firms should be Modi govt’s priority

India’s defence offset contracts are in shambles, need a revamp

On Camera

YourTurn

Guidelines for YourTurn submissions

Opinion

What Jack Ma’s increasing public appearances tell about China’s changing stance on businesses

MP para teachers scheme showed India struggled with contract service. Apply that to Agnipath

On Maharashtra, BJP only concerned with three Gs. Gujarat, Guwahati and Goa—connect the dots

Economy

Mukesh Ambani’s daughter Isha Ambani to be named chair of Reliance retail

Defence

Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations

National Interest

With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again

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