Bullets Without Bias
The Left is the usual suspect, but an ‘Outlook’ team discovers Trinamul cadres are no saints
War & Witch-Hunts
Army chief V.P. Malik, just before retiring from office, fixes blame for Kargil only on soldiers
Remembering RN Kao On His 20th Death Anniversary
Two decades ago today, one of India’s modern day heroes—albeit one who always shunned the limelight—passed away quietly. Rameshwar Nath, (RN) Kao or ‘Ramji’ to friends, was the quintessential backroom operator. I had the opportunity in 2019 to author a biography of RN Kao, the founder of ARC and R&AW.…
A Matter of Political Will
INDIA IS ON THE cusp of a major transformation. Next year, on August 15th, independent India will turn 75. In the lifespan of nations, India is still young. Much has been achieved, but more needs to be done, particularly in the field of national security. As India’s national security challenges…
The Soldier & The Spies: How ISI Agents At Pakistani Mission in Delhi Were Trapped
Date: May 31, 2020 Place: A non-descript restaurant in Karol Bagh, Delhi Two Pakistan High Commission staffers working in the visa section of the mission approach a man sitting alone on a table in a corner of the mid-sized restaurant. This is their first meeting with the man they think…