For all their colonial underpinnings, postcards from Hyderabad also inadvertently preserve a trace of local memory: a glimpse of a street, a face, a forgotten name.
Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
I guess my surprise is that Indian Army (obviously with the consent of our Govt) was working hand-in-glove with the CIA to enable monitoring of the Chinese. The enemy of my enemy is my friend!
Excellent piece sir, I still remember you last one titled ‘a view from the 5th floor’ on kargil.
Just saw this . Thank you very much.
I guess my surprise is that Indian Army (obviously with the consent of our Govt) was working hand-in-glove with the CIA to enable monitoring of the Chinese. The enemy of my enemy is my friend!
Reads like a spy thriller. Enjoyed the article. I’m sure you remember every ridge and valley even now. That’s what was real flying.
Thanks! Raghavan Flying there was such great fun — given a chance, will go back there again!