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.…
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…
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…