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The writer is a retired additional director general of the Border Security Force.
VARIETY
| 5-minute read
Brave cop Gagandeep Singh not just saved a Muslim man from lynch mob, but also the poor image of police
This one act will also go a long way in restoring the faith of people in police.
VARIETY
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Why Karnataka election results should worry both Rahul Gandhi and Modi
Media and analysts would do well to remember that it is never over till the time it is actually over.
VARIETY
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An ex-BSF officer on how to avoid casualties in Maoist areas
Maintaining the identity of units is undoubtedly one of the most important factors in ensuring cohesion among troops.
POLITICS
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Teaching Indian 'nationalists' a thing or two about Kashmir conundrum
A military solution to give effect to the Parliament resolution of February 1994 is not possible.
VOICES
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Are you a bhakt - or someone you know or love is one?
A bhakt is one who has divorced rational thinking faculties and fails to see anything good with dispensations prior to 2014.
VARIETY
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Why study proving BSF serves quality food to jawans is a wake-up call for detractors
The format of discussions over Tej Bahadur Yadav allegations seemed to project the officers and jawans as adversaries if not enemies.
VARIETY
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Sukma attack: Why CRPF continues to repeat old mistakes
It is pertinent that forces must be provided with all necessary equipment, but it is equally important that the men handling them are also trained to operate them.
POLITICS
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Why Army and IPS officers shouldn't undermine the role of Central Armed Police Forces
The 'solution' to bring them to command CAPFs is like jumping from frying pan to fire.
VOICES
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What good is armed forces protecting India at the border when Hindutva terror is tearing us from within?
The very idea of India is under threat if such acts are not condemned collectively.
VOICES
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