TIPU SULTAN

TIPU SULTAN

Excerpts from Tipu's letters as researched by the distinguished Kerala historian K. M. Panicker, which he reviewed in the Bhasha Poshini magazine, August 1923:

1. Letter dated March 22, 1788, to Abdul Kadir: "Over 12,000 Hindus were honoured with Islam. There were many Namboodri Brahmins among them. This achievement should be widely publicised among the Hindus. Then the local Hindus should be brought before you and converted to Islam. No Namboodri Brahmin should be spared. "

100 EXCEL TIPS

A List of Top 100 Excel Tips and Tricks You need to Learn this Year to Increase your Productivity in No Time

1. Basic Tips
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SOLDIER - WHO HAS FAILED HIM

WHO HAS FAILED THE SOLDIERS?

The Supreme Court's verdict on the petition of 700 odd soldiers and officers was out on 30th Nov. They had petitioned that they be protected from prosecution by law in case of collateral deaths in disturbed areas where they are deployed in counter insurgency operations. If you are dealing with an opponent who is wielding the gun and fires at you, or has an intention of firing it with an intention to kill, there is no option left with a soldier expect to fire back to protect his life. The Insurgency is never a clean operation, where the battle lines are neatly defined and drawn.

WHO OWNS DELHI ?

IS DELHI OWNED BY NEHRU FAMILY

This is a killer missile from Preet K S Bedi on FBGoing from Rajghat to the airport in Delhi? That’s easy.Having ruminated over the havoc one rogue sperm can cause after seeing the samadhis of Nehru, Indira, Rajiv and Sanjay Gandhi, head southwards.

KARTARPUR - A BRIDGE TOO FAR

A Bridge Too Far?

Kartarpur corridor beckons, but Vajpayee’s attempt at Lahore bus service was similarly pregnant with possibility .   By  Vivek Katju (Times of India 28-Nov-2018)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has imparted an extraordinarily hopeful, if not transformative, dimension to the India-Pakistan decision to develop the Kartarpur Sahib corridor. In recalling the fall of the Berlin wall and invoking the blessings of Guru Nanak to make the corridor a ‘bridge between the two peoples’, Modi has made it far more than a means to enable the Indian Sikh community to regularly visit one of its most important places of worship.

AYODHYA KI KAHANI अयोध्या की कहानी

अयोध्या की कहानी जिसे पढ़कर आप रो पड़ेंगे!!!!!!!

कृपया इस लेख को पढ़ें, तथा प्रत्येक हिन्दू मित्रों को अधिक से अधिक शेयर करें।

जब बाबर दिल्ली की गद्दी पर आसीन हुआ उस समय जन्म भूमि सिद्ध महात्मा श्यामनन्द जी महाराज के अधिकार क्षेत्र में थी। महात्मा श्यामनन्द की ख्याति सुन कर ख्वाजा कजल अब्बास मूसा आशिकान अयोध्या आये ।  महात्मा जी के शिष्य बनकर ख्वाजा कजल अब्बास मूसा ने योग और सिद्धियाँ प्राप्त कर ली और उनका नाम भी महात्मा श्यामनन्द के ख्यातिप्राप्त शिष्यों में लिया जाने लगा।  ये सुनकर जलालशाह नाम का एक फकीर भी 

DEDUCTIONS - INCOME TAX FOR FIN YR 2018-19

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HARMED FORCES - BY 7 CPC

Despite the 7th Pay Commission's award which gave 33 lakh government servants and 14 lakh defence personnel (with 54 lakh retirees and 18 lakh veterans) salary and pension hikes from August 1, 2016, defence forces personnel and veterans have been angry. Independent Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar is a member of Parliament's Standing Committee on Defence and tells Nalin Mehta why he thinks armed forces have been treated unfairly and why this matters:

What are the armed forces' problems with the 7th Pay Commission award?

SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL - THE IRON MAN

 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Date of Birth: 31 October 1875

Place of Birth: Nadiad, Bombay Presidency (present day Gujarat)

Parents: Zaverbhai Patel (father) and Ladbai (mother)

Spouse: Jhaverba

Children: Maniben Patel, Dahyabhai Patel

Education: N. K. High school, Petlad; Inns of Court, London, England

Association: Indian National Congress

Movement: Indian Independence Struggle                     (READ FULL WRITE UP CLICK BELOW)

ARMISTICE - END OF WW-1

 ARMISTICE DAY - 2018

11 November, 2018 marks one hundred years since the Armistice was declared to end World War-1 (then called the 'Great War' ), Though much has happened in our world since the Armistice, that day remains a significant marker in the history of ever-truculent mankind, in modern times.

Two articles written about this momentous event by a distinguished soldier are 

ADMIRAL AWATI - A TRIBUTE

MANU AWATI - YOUNG MAN AND THE SEA 

 By Srikant Kesnur

Below is the tribute I wrote to VAdm Manu Awati, last year, on his 90th birthday. Remember, this was before the successful Navika Sagar Parikrama - another one of his pioneering initiatives and another feather in his cap. The accompanying photograph was taken by my wife Padmaja, in INHS Asvini, last month. It's possibly one of his portait photographs. He looks so very dapper and handsome. Kindly read on, about the legend, if interested. It has been such a beautiful journey. 

Srikant Kesnur

04 November 18

Manohar Prahlad Awati is a legend in the Indian Navy and, arguably, across the entire military fraternity. A retired Vice Admiral who hung his uniform in 1983, he continues to be an awe inspiring figure and a sterling example 34 years later. Today, 07 Sep 2017, as he celebrates his 90th birthday, is a welcome occasion to raise a toast to one of the icons of our times.

DEFENCE UNDER MODI

Is Modi Repeating Nehru's Mistakes

That Cost Us The 1962 Indo-China War

By C Uday Bhaskar 20 Oct 2018

    For those Indians who lived through that period, 20 October 1962 will remain etched as a day of deep national humiliation.A direct threat to India's territorial integrity found the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and the national security apex in Delhi floundering against a concerted Chinese military aggression in the Indian north-east that could not be countered.

A month later in November, after the fall of Bomdila (now in Arunachal Pradesh) PM Nehru spoke in anguish and reached out to " our countrymen in Assam, to whom our heart goes out at this moment ."

This was seen as a case of abject surrender and it is a different matter that the Chinese troops withdrew unilaterally after administering a 'lesson' to India. It was a costly lesson, for it is estimated that the total number of Indian Army personnel killed, wounded, missing or captured is almost 10,000.

SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION

SPIRITUALITY AND RELIGION - NO CONFUSION
People often ask me this, "Why Spirituality?"Well, the answer is quite simple. But before we attempt to answer that, we must know the meaning of the term Spirituality and Being Spiritual.This again is very simple. What we have been doing is to confuse spirituality with religion and rituals. We think that everything that resembles religion may also be connected to Spirituality. Well, friends, Spirituality includes religion but religion does not encapsulate Spirituality. I will explain.

HYDERABAD - HISTORICAL NARRATIVE

A wonderful account of historical narrative that preceded Police Action on Hyderabad:

The Story of an Era Told without ILL WILL by MKK Nair:

"On April 30, 1948, Indian Army withdrew fully from Hyderabad. After that, Rizvi and the Razakars began to behave licentiously all over the state. Mountbatten had left and Rajaji was the Governor General. Nehru, Rajaji and Patel were all aware of the dangerous situation prevailing in Hyderabad. Patel believed that the army should be sent to put an end to the Nizam's wantonness. At about that time, the Nizam had sent an emissary to Pakistan and transferred a large sum of money from his Government account in London to Pakistan. At a cabinet meeting, Patel had described these things and demanded that army be sent to end the terror-regime in Hyderabad. Nehru who usually spoke calmly, peacefully and with international etiquette, spoke losing his composure, 'You are a total communalist.  I will never accept your recommendation.'

STATUE OF UNITY - WORTH A VISIT

STATUE OF UNITY 

The Statue of Unity is a tribute to the Iron Man of India in recognition of his role to unify India into what it is today rather than 565 independent states under Maharajas which the Britishers intended to leave for us. The Statue is located near Bharuch down stream of Narmada river over looking the Sardar Dam. It is to soon become a place of International tourism where a visit is worth the journey and effort.

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DEGRADATION OF THE PRESTIGE OF ARMED FORCES

  IZZAT OF THE ARMED FORCES -LETTING DOWN THE SOLDIER  - By Maj Gen Mrinal Suman

Diwali is around the corner and with it the nation would hear of the Prime Minister and Defence minister visiting army units and celebrating the occasion with them. They would address troops, join them for tea and announce that they are doing their share for procurement of weapons and their welfare.

INFANTRY ?

Nobody who has ever donned a green beret would know how difficult it is to explain the Infantry as an arm. 

Although, 'The Ultimate' requires no illustrations, here is a kaleidoscope of  snippets which would to a certain extent, conjure up the vista of the soul and spirit of the Infantry...

 *You never chose Infantry, rather Infantry is when destiny chose 'you' over the rest.

Infantry is:-

- When a cold and shivering jawan gets you a cup of hot tea on a patrol break at 13,000 feet.

*मिसिंग टाइल सिंड्रोम*

*मिसिंग टाइल सिंड्रोम*

मिसिंग टाइल सिंड्रोम एक मनोवैज्ञानिक समस्या है जिसमें हमारा सारा ध्यान जीवन की उस कमी की तरफ रहता है जिसे हम नहीं पा सके हैं | और यहीं बात हमारी ख़ुशी चुराने का सबसे बड़ा कारण है।

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जिन्दगी में कितना कुछ भी अच्छा हो, हम उन्हीं चीजों को देखते हैं जो *मिसिंग* हैं और यही हमारे दुःख का सबसे बड़ा कारण है।

क्या इस एक आदत को बदल कर हम अपने जीवन में खुशहाली ला सकते हैं ?

SAYING HELLO - "THE SIGNALMAN" ARTICLE BY COL HS BHANDARI

ARTICLE FROM "THE SIGNALMAN - OCT-18"  ISSUE BY LT COL HS BHANDARI , EDITOR OF "THE SIGNALMAN"

I did YOs (SS/NT)-8 from Sep 70 to Apr 1971. Maj SRR Aiyengar (later, Lt Gen) was our Gp Offr and Maj BP Murgai (Maj Gen) commanded the Junior Wing. Those who know them, or still better, have served along, would agree that both were ideal leadership choices for grooming the fledgling Sparrows into good Signallers. They still remain inspiring role models for the whole of our generation that trained under them. ‘Just not done in Corps of Signals’ would how the caution be whenever we erred. We were told that Signals were the best supporting arm and we did not disagree to agree in spite of the fact that only a few of us had opted for Signals before commissioning. Credit goes to their persona, character, style and substance, that, by the time we finished our Course we were a highly motivated lot. The level of our motivation was amply reflected in our performance during 1971 War.

TRANSFORMATION OF ARMY - OVERDUE

The Transformation of the Indian Army Is Long Overdue 

LT GEN VIJAY OBEROI
THE CITIZEN -25 SEPTEMBER, 2018

https://www.thecitizen.in/index.php/en/NewsDetail/index/4/15090/The-Transformation-Of-The-Indian-Army-Is-Long-Overdue

 Balance needed between manpower, weapons, force-multipliers

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 The Indian Army is carrying out a comprehensive exercise to restructure itself. From the few leaks and snippets available in the public domain, it appears that the exercise has three aims.

First, to resize the army so that flab is removed and operational capabilities increase.

Second, to enhance funds in the Capital Account for modernisation, by reducing expenditure under the Revenue Account.

MASTER ADVICE FROM 80 YRS OLD WORLD'S RICHEST

Carlos Slim Helu (Brazil): The world's richest man  ADVICE FROM AN 80 YEAR OLD MAN!
IT IS A TRUE PRICELESS MASTER PIECE!* 

*1.* Have a firm handshake.

*2.* Look people in the eye.

*3.* Sing in the shower.

*4.* Own a great stereo system. Music is life. 

*5.* If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.

*6.* Don't expect life to be fair.

*7.* Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.

*8.* Always accept an outstretched hand.

*9.* Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.

*10.* Whistle.

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आत्मनिर्भर -

कल दिल्ली से गोवा  की उड़ान में एक सज्जन मिले।

साथ में उनकीपत्नि भी थीं।

सज्जन की उम्र करीब 80 साल रही होगी। मैंने पूछा नहीं लेकिन उनकी पत्नी भी 75 पार ही रही होंगी।

 उम्र के सहज प्रभाव को छोड़ दें, तो दोनों करीब करीब फिट थे।

पत्नी खिड़की की ओर बैठी थींसज्जन  बीच में औरमै सबसे किनारे वालीसीट पर थी।

उड़ान भरने के साथ ही पत्नी ने कुछ खाने का सामान निकाला और पति की ओर किया। पति कांपते हाथों से धीरे-धीरे खाने लगे।

PARA COMMANDOS - BIRTH OF

India-Pakistan War 1965

The Birth of the Para Commandos

 Contributed by :- Col  N K Balakrishnan ( Retd ) ,Phone- ( 0484) 2380987

     (https://www.bharat-rakshak.com/ARMY/history/1965war/441-the-birth-of-the-para-commandos.html)

It's a known fact in history, that in September of 1965 when Pakistan was on the verge of victory in Kashmir with the Cchamb offensive, a three pronged attack on Jammu Akhnoor and Pathankot to cut off Kashmir from the rest of India; one man stood up... Lt Gen Harbaksh Singh the Western Army Commander.

The towering Khalsa, took upon himself to break the defensive mindset, and went on the offensive... thus, for the second time in history after the Khalsa offensive by the legendary Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa against the Pathans in 19th century; the Indian Army went on the offensive... Lahore was attacked.

INTRODUCTION TO REGTL LIFE

PADINALE Introduction To Regiment Life
                           By    Brig SS Jaswal
          Introduction - The first day in any organisation is memorable, be it school, college, NDA, IMA, Regiment, etc. We Sappers were doing our YOs Course in CME, Pune, when, towards the end, our postings were announced. I was allotted 14 Engineer Regiment of the Madras Sappers. Luckily, another officer, Vijay Singh Negi (Chhotu) was also posted to 14 along with me - that was great. In fact, another technical officer doing the YOs course with us, was also posted to 14, but he joined a bit later. It is customary for Regimental officers posted in CME or under going courses to call the YOs posted to their Regiments for a dinner, as a prelude to initial introduction to the Regiment. In case of 14, there were three senior officers under going the degree course. So they took us all for a dinner to Three Coins in Pune on their scooters. We tried to probe what to expect on joining, but they said, " We won`t tell you, otherwise you will miss the fun".

SEC-80D - IT DEDUCTIONS : FY 2018-19

Section 80D: Income Tax Deduction for A.Y. 2019-20 (F.Y 2018-19)  (ON HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY}

Section 80D deduction Relevant for Assessment Year 2019-20/Financial Year 2018-19 as proposed by Finance Bill 2018 | Relevant for Assessment Year 2019-20/Financial Year 2018-19 are given below.
Having a health insurance policy does not only help cover your medical expenses, but it also gives you relief from tax liabilities. Section 80D of the Income Tax Act 1961 allows taxpayers to claim deductions for health insurance premiums paid for insuring self, spouse, dependent children, and parents. The maximum tax deduction that can be claimed under this section is Rs. 25,000. If any of the persons specified is a senior citizen, the maximum deduction amount is Rs. 50,000.
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YOUR PRAYER

How To Be Sure God Listens To Your Prayers

There are certain requirements we must fulfill before God will listen to our prayers.

We Must Belong to God.

"There is one God and one mediator between God and man, the man Christ Jesus" (1Timothy 2:5). Because Jesus is the mediator between us and God, we must give Him our total allegiance.

Before I yielded the control of my life to Jesus Christ, I would pray, but I was never sure if God was listening or would answer. After I asked Him to be the Lord of my life, I had confidence that God was hearing and answering my prayers.

INDIAN ARMY - A ROTTING ONION

THE ROTTING ONION: ARMED FORCES

by Pankaj Bhagwati

It is while the sitting in the MH besides my mother, did I decide to write this WhatsApp article. I have deliberately put my name on the article as I am fed-up with anonymity.....makes me feel like a coward!! 21 years in the Army and having had the good fortune of facing bullets and Near-death experiences several times in life.... should I logically be scared of the Army hauling me up for voicing the truth?

DHOLA-SADIA BRIDGE ASSAM - LONGEST BRIDGE

The Dhola-Sadia bridge in Assam

10 Facts About India’s Longest Bridge Bringing Assam & Arunachal Closer, Newly Inaugurated by the PM        by Lekshmi Priya S   May 26, 2017, 3:46 pm
  The Dhola-Sadia bridge in Assam, inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, promises better connectivity in the North-east region and opens new avenues for Sadiya where it is located.

Image -The Dhola-Sadiya Bridge stretching over Lohith river. Source: Facebook
     EDITOR'S NOTE :- Those of us who have served in  the area of 2 Mtn Div will recall their journeys across mighty Brahmputra River from Dibrugarh while going North to the Along Bde. It took the RPL nearly 3.5 hours to cross over with our jeeps and Jongas in good weather only. Similarly taking on the tedious journey to Teju Bde one had to cross over to Sadia by RPL and  the Digaru (Mad) Nala) on the elephant back with our fingers crossed. These journeys were nothing short of nightmares. At that time we never thought that such locations will ever be bridged. Dhola Sadia bridge and the Bogibeel are nothing less than a boon. They are the engineering marvels in Bridge construction. This article high lights the detail of Dhola Sadia Bridge while the Bogibeel Bridge near Dibrugarh can be read at "BOGIBEEL"

BOGIBEEL RAIL RD BRIDGE - DIBRUGARH

Bogibeel Rail Bridge Over the Brahmaputra River, Dibrugarh, Assam, India

LENGTH OF THE BRIDGE 4.94km, CONSTRUCTION BEGAN 2002,  COMPLETION (WAS EXPECTED) March 2018
The Bogibeel rail / road bridge is being built across the River Brahmaputra in the Dibrugarh district, in the state of Assam in north-east India. The 4.94km bridge is one of the longest river bridges in the country.

EDITOR'S NOTE :- Those of us who have served in  the area of 2 Mtn Div will recall their journeys across mighty Brahmputra River from Dibrugarh while going North to the Along Bde. It took the RPL nearly 3.5 hours to cross over with our jeeps and Jongas in good weather only. Similarly taking on the tedious journey to Teju Bde one had to cross over to Sadia by RPL and  the Digaru (Mad) Nala) on the elephant's back with our fingers crossed. These journeys were nothing short of nightmares. At that time we never thought that such locations will ever be bridged. Dhola Sadia bridge and the Bogibeel are nothing less than a boon. They are the engineering marvels in Bridge construction. This article high lights the detail of BOGIBEEL Bridge while the details of Dhola-Sadia Bridge on Lohith River, as it comes out of the mountains  in to the plains (to be Renames as Brahmputra at the Parshuram Temple) can be read at "DHOLA SADIA"

DRONES - LASER EQUIPPED

New laser-equipped drones will take out missile threats against the US  - by Allison Barrrie***********

Allison Barrie is a defense specialist with experience in more than 70 countries who consults at the highest levels of defense and national security, a lawyer with four postgraduate degrees, and author of the definitive guide, Future Weapons: Access Granted, VideoLaser-equipped drones will take out missile threats to the US

Defense specialist Allison Barrie has the inside scoop on new drones that will protect the US from ICBMs thanks to powerful laser weapons that could blast them out of the sky.

If an enemy tries to launch ICBMs (Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles) to destroy American cities and Smalltown, USA … then new drones with powerful laser weapons could blast them out of the sky.

LIGHT TANK - US ARMY

LIGHT TANK

U.S Army plans prototype new 'light tank' Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle - By Kris Osborn

BAE Systems has submitted its proposal to the U.S. Army to build and test the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) vehicle (BAE Systems)

The U.S. Army plans to build prototypes in the next several years of a new lightweight Mobile Protected Firepower armored vehicle expected to change land war by outmatching Russian equivalents and bringing a new dimension to advancing infantry as it maneuvers toward enemy attack.

HAPPY OLD AGE

HAPPY OLD AGE

Amidst the gloom & doom scenario, Happiness seems to be from a different world. But old age does and can bring happiness.

महाभारत - भोजन प्रबंधन

🍁2महाभारत के युद्ध में भोजन प्रबंधन🍁

महाभारत को हम सही मायने में विश्व का प्रथम विश्वयुद्ध कह सकते हैं क्योंकि शायद ही कोई ऐसा राज्य था जिसने इस युद्ध में भाग नहीं लिया। 

आर्यावर्त के समस्त राजा या तो कौरव अथवा पांडव के पक्ष में खड़े दिख रहे थे। श्रीबलराम और रुक्मी ये दो ही व्यक्ति ऐसे थे जिन्होंने इस युद्ध में भाग नहीं लिया। 

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IRCTC - NEW RULES FOR BOOKING TICKETS

IRCTC has modified rules for online ticket reservations. 10 things you must know

When the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) was launched in 2002, only 29 online tickets were booked on the first day. Today, more than 13 lakh online tickets are booked through IRCTC portal – www.irctc.co.in – the e-ticketing outlet of the national carrier.

WONDERFUL SHORT WRITEUPS

*THE STRANGER I GREW UP WITH !!!* 

A few years after I was born, my Dad met a stranger who was new to our small town. From the  beginning, Dad was fascinated with this  enchanting newcomer and soon invited him to live  with our family.  The stranger was quickly  accepted and was around from then on. 

As  I grew up, I never questioned his place in my  family. In my young mind, he had a special  niche. My parents were complementary  instructors: Mum taught me good from evil, and  Dad taught me to obey. But the stranger... he  was our storyteller. He would keep us spellbound for hours on end with adventures, mysteries and  comedies.  

BRIG HOSHIAR SINGH - 1962

Brig Hoshiar Singh's is a story of courage and grit. The war hero died fighting in the 1962 War even when he had a chance to escape
Posted at: Sep 2, 2018, 12:21 AM
Last updated: Sep 2, 2018, 12:23 AM (IST)

Brig Hoshiar Singh Rathee
On October 20, 1962 at 5.00 am, China's People's Liberation Army invaded India at Aksai Chin area in Ladakh and across the McMahon Line in the North East Frontier Agency (NEFA). India was unprepared and was shocked at the turn of events. This was the first major war in the subcontinent since World War II.

FORCES IN MODI'S INDIA

HOW CAN DEFENCE FORCES BECOME RELEVANT IN MODI'S INDIA?

             The number one Law of Power is "never outshine the master judgement." This is enumerated in a bestselling and widely read book, "The 48 Laws of Power (1998)", by American author Robert Greene.

Why have the defence forces become so powerless in our country in spite of wielding most of the weapons? It is common to hear in the gathering of the armed forces officers that the bureaucrats have marginalised the defence forces and that their status is being eroded continuously. The forces also complain against the politicians for their lack of knowledge about the military affairs and their apparent distrust of defence forces. It is assumed that the politicians are gradually reducing the relevance and status of defence forces to emphasise civilian control and to preclude any chance of military takeover of the government.

WE THE UN-FORGIVEN

Officers Training Academy, Madras. December 1993

          As I walked past the notice board of Jessami Company, I don't remember date clearly, with its sundry instructions and timetables, I chanced upon what seemed like poetry. Gentlemen Cadets write poems on two subjects'…soldiers and girl friends. I read on…it was a quote from a poem.

We the unforgiven,   Led by the unknown

Have done the impossible, For the ungrateful

I ALWAYS WONDERED WHAT THOSE LINES MEANT --   
  TILL .July 2018, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir governor, NN Vohra meets Lt. Gen. Ranbir Singh, General Officer Commanding in Chief, Northern Command of the Indian Army. 

MILITARY ELITES OF PAKISTAN

PAKISTAN’S MILITARY ELITE

(A very well researched article on Pak Sr Offrs).  

By Paul Staniland , Adnan Nassemullah & Ahsan Butt

Published online: 07 Aug 2018

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/01402390.2018.1497487?scroll=top&needAccess=true&

 ” The Pakistan Army is a politically important organization, yet its opacity has hindered academic research. We use open sources to construct unique new data on the backgrounds, careers, and post-retirement activities of post-1971 corps commanders and directors-general of Inter-Services Intelligence. We provide evidence of bureaucratic predictability and professionalism while officers are in service. After retirement, we show little involvement in electoral politics but extensive involvement in military-linked corporations, state employment, and other positions of influence. This combination provides Pakistan’s military with an unusual blend of professional discipline internally and political power externally – even when not directly ruling”.
   Pakistan's Army is central to questions of local, regional, and global stability. To better understand this pivotal organization’s inner workings, we analyze unique individual-level data on the corps commanders of the Pakistan Army and directors-general (DGs) of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) since 1971.¹¹ 

HEART ATTACK AND AFTER

GURU - ON  HEART  ATTACK  AND  AFTER 

Have you had a heart attack or problem, don’t you feel sorry 

Follow the golden rule; AVOID ‘Hurry’, ‘Worry’ & ‘Curry’ 

Think of yourself, as child of 5 years & treat your body as such; 

Stop when the inner voice tells you, ‘you are overdoing’ or ‘it’s too much’ 

Emotional stresses increase heart workload and heart - attack danger, 

It’s best to avoid people and situations, which bring on Stress & Anger. 

REVIEW OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

REVIEW OF MEDICAL EDUCATION

By   Capt V Nagarajan. (Retd),   Kirthi Chakra,   <capt.naga@gmail.com>

 Do we need to review medical education in India? I feel any human activity needs periodic review, starting from daily to periodic review depending on the importance of the activity. Medical education has never been subjected to any major review in the 20^th and 21^st centuries in India. So it is time that we spent a few minutes on the topic.

           

GOVERNANCE AND RANKS

 GOVERNANCE AND RANKS

 https://www.thestatesman.com/opinion/governance-and-ranks-1502675722.html
By Devendra Saksena | August 21, 2018

         The recent recommendation of the armed forces cadre review committee that every army officer should retire at the rank of Major-General or above has put our governance structure in the dock.
The Committee, which has also recommended the abolition of a couple of middle-level military ranks, makes no bones that these radical proposals emanate from a desire of army officers to attain parity with their civilian counterparts.
Given the fact that the rank structure in the Army is as old as the Army itself and is essential for maintaining discipline, serious thought should be given to put in place measures that would address the feeling of deprivation and hurt in the armed forces.

PURPOSE OF LIFE

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LIFE

For the longest time, I believed that there's only purpose of life: And that is to be happy.Right? Why else go through all the pain and hardship? It's to achieve happiness in some way.

And I'm not the only person who believed that. In fact, if you look around you, most people are pursuing happiness in their lives.

BEACH VILLAINs

Every Generation Gets the Beach Villain It Deserves

Aggressive, shameless, obsessive and optimistic, the tech billionaire Vinod Khosla is willing to litigate the California coast for the rest of his life.

From the New York Times

By Nellie Bowles, Aug. 30, 2018

It sounds simple. For nearly a decade, the venture capitalist Vinod Khosla has been fighting in court to keep the public off a piece of beach that abuts his property on the Pacific coast. What could be more familiar than another case of rich Californian versus the oceangoing citizenry?

EAST WEST LOVE STORY

EAST WEST LOVE STORY 

By Lt Col Prakash T Joshi

 

                How easy it is to say “I love you”,but do both the parties understand the meaning, well I am talking about young adults of either gender and meaning no offence intended for aberrations intended or unintended. Psychology says that love in such cases has three aspects to it First is passion , which is natural with coming of age, second is intimacy which is more of accepting each other living together with individual strong and weak points and finding a happy balance and tolerance to live happily ever after till death does them apart. Third is commitment to each other and mutual inter dependency in times good and bad and in joy and sorrow. 

GENESIS OF MILITARY RANKS

AN INTERESTING ACCOUNT OF THE GENESIS OF MILITARY RANKS,

OR RATHER ARMY RANKS.

 This is an interesting account of the military ranks. please read on .....

KILLER ROBOTS

Ethical Dimensions of Killer Robots

On March 9, 2009, the Nasdaq was at a low of 1,268.64. Today, it is trading at an all-time high of 8,015.69. That's gain of 532% from the bottom. AI & robotics which were just 02% of valuation in Nasdaq listing, now make up to 24% of Nasdaq valuation. No doubt, It's been an amazing and historical run. However, world is torn by rise & rise of robotics.

When Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-800 character says "I'll be back" in 1984's sci-fi hit "The Terminator," few, if any, thought the line would be a prescient look into the future.