IDR Blog
Why must Kashmir be converted into Chandigarh-type union territory?
Bharat is a democratic nation. People elect state governments of their own choice across the nation every five years. This also applies to the Union Government as well. Most of political parties in the country seek people’s mandate on socio-economic, democratic issues and issues relating to governance. On occasions, national parties also...
The Mystery of Afghan Embassy
India and Afghanistan, were two friendly nations, which have shared a historical relationship ever since the signing of the Treaty of Friendship in 1950. The cordial ties were further strengthened with the milestone agreement of the India-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) signed in 2011. Over the decades, ever since these...
Sam Manekshaw- A Legend
This article was first published in Pinnacle, October 2005 issue. The recent media reports of illness of field marshal SAM Manekshaw, MC the most famous, charismatic, flamboyant and successful soldier the Indian Army has produced, caused anxiety to all concerned. The field marshal is well into 90s. We all hope and pray that the living legend...
IA has Field Marshal, IAF has Marshal of Indian Air Force, Indian Navy’s glory deserves the honour of ‘Admiral...
It remains to be seen whether the present Govt. recognizes and bestows the rank and recognition of ‘Admiral of the Fleet’ to the Indian Navy and Admiral Nanda, the man who bombed Karachi and gave the Indian Navy its due recognition in national and world maritime history. As India gears up to commemorate the 51st anniversary of Indian...
As Tibet becomes Xizang, Delhi faces a new concern
US President Joe Biden greets China’s President President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, California, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference. (AP) The long-awaited meeting between the two most powerful leaders of the planet finally took place at a farmhouse on the outskirts of San Francisco on November...