The legacy of the armed forces is both its strength and a part of the problem.

Mission Fighting Fit: The Indian Army faces restructuring. The challenge is huge

The task involves retaining the armed forces' special role, while maintaining a democracy's vital balance of power.

Why downgrading the military will hit the Modi government hard

The nation and its people will pay it back in the same coin in the next elections.

in the Kashmir Valley, the soldiers are required to take split-second decisions depending on the ground situation

Why it's important for media to be careful with Army's image

Unfortunately, NGOs and human rights groups today are found challenging certain actions of the military without understanding the actual problem.

They are not a vote bank for Modi government, hence they should not expect much.

Anomalies need to be resolved early followed by a comprehensive implementation of OROP and the 7th Pay Commission.

The most disturbing fallout of this episode is the spring-like jump made by some politicians to launch an attack on the Centre.

The sensitive issue is not the immorality of politicisation, but who should enjoy monopoly over it.

I had first written to you on the issue way back in 2011, but you neither replied to it nor took any action.

Last November, when the scheme was operationalised, protesting veterans declared it 'handicapped'.

The central government is only interested in deriving political gain from the armed forces.