The ‘great rivalry’ angle was also blown out of proportion, given that India now holds a handsome record of wins against Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches—8-1.
On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.
Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.
Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.
New disclosures under US’s Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) also reveal that after Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s lobbyists asserted it would 'welcome' America’s role as mediator.
While New Delhi has long maintained that no third party brought about the ceasefire between India & Pakistan in May 2025, China for first time claimed credit earlier this week.
Racism is a problem for privileged mainlanders only when it's meted out to them abroad. In their own backyard, it's normalised as 'I was just kidding. Chill yaar'.
The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.
Ordinary Indians and Chinese know very little about each other, which is a pity. At government to government level, that is not a constraint. Both sides are fantastically well informed about each other. Intentions and capabilities, although defence matters are only one segment of the complex relationship. In one sense, most respectfully, there is not much to discuss at senior levels. No Eureka moment of great revelation. 2. If there is a sincere effort on both sides, a dramatic improvement in the relationship is possible. The sole exception being a final settlement of the boundary question. Both governments would balk at the compromises that entails. So the more pragmatic path would be to resolve not to allow soldiers to lose their lives in combat situations along the LAC for the next 45 years. Safe patrolling protocols that both armies adhere to.
Ordinary Indians and Chinese know very little about each other, which is a pity. At government to government level, that is not a constraint. Both sides are fantastically well informed about each other. Intentions and capabilities, although defence matters are only one segment of the complex relationship. In one sense, most respectfully, there is not much to discuss at senior levels. No Eureka moment of great revelation. 2. If there is a sincere effort on both sides, a dramatic improvement in the relationship is possible. The sole exception being a final settlement of the boundary question. Both governments would balk at the compromises that entails. So the more pragmatic path would be to resolve not to allow soldiers to lose their lives in combat situations along the LAC for the next 45 years. Safe patrolling protocols that both armies adhere to.