Big Changes Underway in Australian Defence Sector
I was in Australia at the invitation of DFAT and AusHCIndia in mid-June. This is a first of the series of video blog on what I learnt and observed
How a law firm helped a teen caught between foster family and her mother
Last week, our older son’s boss sent me an email. I was intrigued. Our son Harsh is a lawyer, and has nothing in common with my profession. Opening the mail, I found a detailed note attached by Harsh’s senior and a mail trail. He was all praise for Harsh and…
Rashtriya Rifles: Masters of Counter Insurgency
Rashtriya Rifles (RR) is a unique force. This 60+ battalion force is perhaps the worlds largest and most experienced counter insurgency force. Since 1990, when they were raised this force has been constantly in action. their glorious collection of medals speaks volume about their courage, commitment and chivalry.
India’s Defence Diplomacy Gets a New Boost
Former DG DIA Lt Gen V G Khandare and Editor-in-Chief Nitin A Gokhale examine India’s recent efforts at enhancing its military diplomacy to strengthen trust and goodwill with its neighbours. A lot is being done in international defence cooperation as India continues to rise in its status as a powerful…
India-Seychelles Committed to Assomption Island Project But 2018 Pact Not Going Forward: Barry Faure, Foreign Secy., Seychelles
EDITOR’S NOTE Of late India has stepped up its Indian Ocean engagement by entering into various agreements with smaller but strategically located island nations in the IOR. These nations include Mauritius, Sychelles, Oman to name just three. A pact to build a common facility at Assomption island in Seychelles, signed…