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All you wanted to know about the Shekatkar Committee Report but didn’t know where to look

by Nitin A Gokhale

09 Jan/17

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Lt Gen DB Shekatkar (retd) presenting copy of the report to Manohar Parrikar The Lt Gen DB Shekatkar Committee—appointed by the government to enhance the combat potential of the armed forces and…

The military needs professional audit, says a serving young officer. I agree

by Nitin A Gokhale

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30 Nov/16

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For the past 12 hours, I am being had (as they say in the fauj) for raising what I consider legitimate questions on why is the military taking a battering (from Uri to Nagrota via Pathankot) in J &K. While no one doubts the bravery, commitment and professionalism of our…

An anguished plea by a veteran

by Nitin A Gokhale

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04 Nov/16

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The suicide of a veteran soldier in Delhi, purportedly over his unfufilled grievance, has brought the focus back on to the question of One Rank One Pension. A thorough enquiry will bring out the truth behind the suicide. However, it is time for everyone to be mature and responsible as the letter…

A veteran’s appeal against constant whining

by Nitin A Gokhale

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17 Sep/16

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Received this message from a sensible, mature and proud veteran. He is in a minority at the moment but the silent majority must back him and reclaim the voice of sanity is what I feel. Read on. And Act. Now. It’s not even funny to observe that most of who are creative…

DSSC: The cradle of tri-services jointmanship

by Nitin A Gokhale

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11 Sep/16

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Starting this week, I am going to write about different training establishment of the three armed forces that I visit throughout the year for guest lectures. They have glorious traditions, major accomplishments nd a vital role to play in shaping the top future military leadership. I start with the Defence…