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Hunting For Nasr
Image Courtesy: India Today Hunting for Nasr? Editor’s Note The issue of Pakistan using tactical nuclear weapons in the event of a military confrontation with India has been discussed often. They could use it on our spearheads as they get close to the borders or use it once these formations have penetrated into Pakistan. However,…
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OPEN SOURCE LETTER TO THE HONORABLE PRIME MINISTER ON TRANSFORMATION OF ARMED FORCES BY LT GEN P R SHANKAR (RETIRED)
Shri Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India Honourable Prime Minister, At the outset, a very good day to you. I am a retired Army officer, presently in the Aerospace Engineering Department of IIT Madras and have been trying to bridge the yawning gap between our brains and our brawn. Sir, when you became our…
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GENERALLY, ON GENERALS BY LT GEN P R SHANKAR (RETD)
The subject and content of this article are largely based on environmental feedback recieved from time to time Preface to the book Generalship its Diseases and Their Cure by Maj Gen JFC Fuller At the battle of Waterloo, Colonel Clement, an infantry commander, fought with the most conspicuous bravery; but unfortunately, was shot through…
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OPEN SOURCE LETTER TO OUR RAKSHA MANTRI
Shri Rajnath Singh Honourable Raksha Mantri Government of India, My…
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The Hormonal Imbalance By Manoj Asthana
Col Manoj Asthana is from my regiment. He was the Second in Command of my unit when I was a battery commander. He is a great one at coming out with some lovely stories which amplify life in the services and its uniqueness. That uniqueness is commonly known as adventure/ romance/ daredevilry. This story has…
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Response to Mr Nitin Pai's Opnion on Politicisation of Armed Forces by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
Dear Mr Nitin Pai, I read with interest your opinion piece in The Print titled Dont Politicise Indian Armed Forces. Just Look at What it Did to Our Police. I agree with your fundamental idea that the Armed Forces should not be politicized. However, the premise that “Deployment of Armed Forces in Jammu & Kashmir over…
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A Differing Opinion on How New Military Bases Could Seed New Cities and Create Jobs by Lt Gen P R Shankar (r)
Dear Mr Nitin Pai, I read your opinion piece in live mint about how new military bases could seed new cities and create jobs with great interest. ( https://www.livemint.com/opinion/columns/opinion-how-new-military-bases-could-seed-new-cities-and-create-jobs-1558885126976.html) Your fundamental idea of creating a win-win situation is good. The idea that Armed Forces can move out of existing areas in cities and resettle 30—40 km…
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Naya Pakistan – Na Paisa, Na Tel, Na Pani, But Shaheen Tested! by Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
In the heat of our election results a news item slipped by. “Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile Shaheen-II”. The thought again came to mind. Naya Pakistan- Na tel (no oil). Na Pani (no water). Na Paisa (no money). Na Izzat (no honour) … but…it carries out a missile test which it proclaims will cover India! It reflects…
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Digitalization in Defense – The Basic Canvas By Lt Gen P R Shankar (R)
The Basics. Digitalization is disruptive. It is transformative. In defense matters it is here to stay but has some way to go. Why? Its creators are young who do not know about defense. Its users are old who do not understand digitalization. When this twain starts to meet some reality will set in.Let me amplify.…
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POLITICAL RESURRECTION OF THE LAST BASTION by Lt Gen P R Shankar (Retired)
REQUEST If you have political or influential connections please consider sending this article to them. I am open to different thoughts. This is just a mirror for people to see before getting into power; shortly after the election results. Kindly do not download this article and circulate it on other social media. It comes across…
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