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0Guillio Douhet and his concept of Strategic Bombing to win a War
Guillio Douhet was an Italian general who propounded a theory of total war
4Book Review, "No Child Mine' by Susan Lewis, a Novel of Child abuse
No Child Mine is a lovely book exploring the darkest secrets of life' child abuse
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Bodhidharma and the Spread of Buddhism from India to China
India and china are adversaries now and as per the latest reports the Chinese army has crossed the border and set up a camp on the Indian side of the Line of Control in Ladakh. This in simple language is a confrontation. However historically China...
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Hindu Law, Jurisprudence and non-recognition of Rape as an Offence
The first ever reference to rape in India was in the 1860 Penal code framed by the British when they ruled India. It is hard to understand that for 3000 years before this monumental enactment there was no recognition of rape in Hindu Law. The...
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The Wild West 1840-90 and its effect on the America of Today
The Wild West was a remarkable period in American history. Its peak is generally accepted from 1840 to 1890 when this era was in full sway. It encompassed the American civil war which made its own contribution to the Wild West. The Wild West was an...
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Evolution of military Law in the United States
US military law is over 200 years old and only in the fifties of the last century it was revised
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Nehru's Third Blunder: Creation of Linguist States and Socialist Economy
Jawaharlal Nehru is like a holy cow in India and criticizing Nehru is akin to Blasphemy. But now after nearly 5 decades of his death there are many objective writers who are researching and the sad fact comes out that Nehru created insurmountable...
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Nehru as we See him Today: A Philosopher, but a Misfit Leader
Jawaharlal Nehru was Prime Minister of India from 1947-64. There is no doubt that he had a magnetic hold on the masses, but it is another story that he allowed the love of the people go unrequited as he created mundane problems without any solutions...
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Creation of Bangladesh Broke the Back of Jinnah "Two Nation Theory"
Bangladesh was created after India intervened to put an end to West Pakistani atrocities on local Bengalis.
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Musings after Watching the Movie 'Lincoln'. Has his dream died ?
I have just seen the movie Lincoln. Itâs a terrific movie and all credit to Lincoln who abolished slavery and tried to emancipate the black slaves. I say âtriedâ as his dream looks to me not fully realized, at least in some parts of the USA....
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Dr. Fidel Castro: Bone in the American Throat
One man who has won the admiration of the third world is Dr Fidel Castro. This bearded cigar smoking Cuban revolutionary is like a brand name. He stood up to the might of Uncle Sam and carved a niche of his own in world history. For the record he is...
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The Meaning of Jihad in the Modern Context
The word âjihadâ has an ominous ring about it and the moment one hears this word the image that comes up is of bearded men holding Kalashnikov rifles. This is not a phobia for after the death of Muhammad in 632 the Muslim armies conquered lands...
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The Drone: Cost effective Method to Fight a War
The drone is a cost effective method of inflicting comprehensive damage to an enemy. It is a pilotless aircraft that is radio controlled and carries a lethal arsenal of bombs or other incendiary material. The drone is the latest technological...
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Life of an Eastern Don Juan: Fantasy or Reality
Ever since I read the question âIf your life was a novel what would your title beâ¦â I thought it better to write an article than just reply to the question. Life is a roller coaster ride with varied experiences thrown in and most men like me...
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Nude Yoga as a Prelude to Tantric Sex
Yoga is well understood in the west, though much of the realization of this art has come only after the 20th century. Still some Catholics consider it a Pagan ritual. However a vast majority accept Yoga as beneficial for the human body. Yoga is an...
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Bodhidharma and Spread of Buddhism to China from India
One unalienable fact that must be emphasised is that Gautama Buddha the founder of Buddhism was born a Hindu in the Brahmin caste, which is the highest caste in the social structure in India. He preached his philosophy in the 5th and 6 Th centuries...
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How Adolf Hitler and the War Hastened Indian Independence
Adolf Hitler is a much reviled character in the West. He is accused of having unleashed the greatest war in world history. He is also accused of despicable acts like setting up gas chambers for execution of Jews and following racial policies that...
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What made Muslim Anger Boil with the Contents of the Satanic Verses
In the west and most of the democracies, freedom of expression is considered sacrosanct and any infringement of this right cannot be thought off, let alone practiced. After Hitlerâs Germany, freedom of speech and the pen is written into the...
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Salman Rusdie's title of his book 'The Satanic Verses' was Misleading
Salman Rushdie is an Indian born author who is settled in England. In 1989 his book 'The Satanic Verses' was published. The book created a storm in the Muslim world and resulted in the spiritual head of Iran, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini announcing a...
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The Sad Fate of the Ship That Transported the Atomic Bomb World War II
The dropping of the Atomic bomb on Japan is even now a matter of interest to serious scholars of World War II history. It is known now that by end 1944 the Japanese Imperial government knew that they could not win the war and were looking for face...
0The Sikhs annihilate Multan: Historic battle that made Ranjit Singh Master of Modern day Pakistan
The battle and siege of Multan in 1818 marked the consolidation of the Sikh empire in what is modern Pakistan
2The Mistel or Vati and Sohan Composite Bomber of World War II
The Mistel was a revolutionary concept during World War II, but had minimal effect on the war
2The twin Campaigns of Mao: Cultural Revolution and 100 Flowers Bloom - Disaster they Brought About
Mao launched his twin campaigns of 100 flowers bloom and cultural revolution, but they led to 30 million deaths. Not something China should be proud off.
0Guru Gobind Singh and his message' If all else Fails its Righteous to draw the Sword'
Guru Gobind was a great warrior who coined the word saint sipahi( warrior). He created the militant Khalsa in 1699 to fight the Mughals.
11Controlling Guns in the USA. Is it Possible if not What is the Solution?
There have been widespread killings in America with guns. Schools and universities have been targeted and the death toll has mounted. There is a call to have some form of gun control and if necessary modify the second amendment. President Obama has...
0Dr Ernest Trump and his Unwitting Gift of the Translation of the Granth Sahib to the World
Sikhism traces its origin to Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1539). Guru Nanak preached against Muslim bigotry and Hindu idolatry. Most of his hymns form part of the sacred book of the Sikhs popularly referred to as the âThe Adi Grantâ or âGrant...
1The Shalwar Kameez and its adoption by Pathans and Afghans
History is a peculiar combination of a record of wars and its effects. It also affected the dress worn at that time. One dress that is so common among the men and women of the North West Frontier and Punjab is the Shalwar Kameez. It consists of a...
3INS Vikrant an Aircraft Carrier that Put India on the Naval Map
The aircraft carrier is an imposing ship. Ever since Douhet propounded his theory of airpower as the decisive force in warfare, the aircraft carrier is recognized as the most authentic exponent of Douhetâs principle of air war fare. After 1947...
8History of the Anglo Indians: Origin and Position in India
The Anglo-Indians are Christians who are all Protestants and are recognized as a distinct ethnic group in India. This recognition is given statutory recognition in India and 2 seats for Anglo âIndians are reserved in the Indian parliament. The...
0What is Centre of Mass and Center of Gravity
Before we discuss this basic question of Statics and Dynamics, it is best to understand what a body is and what is Mass and Gravity in relation to that body. Mass is any concentrated body. It is a fundamental property of the object and will have a...
0Rape of Draupadi and the Bheel Mahabharta
The paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, the painter from Kerala show Draupadi the canter piece of the Mahabharata as a very beautiful woman. The epic written by the poet Vyasa in 4000 BC paints a very alluring picture of Draupadi. She was reported to...
3French Intervention in Mali: The West May Again Lose
Mali to most people in the world outside Africa is an obscure place. Not many are interested to know what is happening there. It is a remote land locked country, but its importance is tremendous. This country could well be the launch pad of an...
4The Indian Army, Congolese Girls and rebel Women Fighters
The Congo was for long a colony of Belgium. The Belgians occupied the Congo and unlike the British Raj which brought tangible benefits for India and the Indian people, the Belgians in contrast did nothing for the African population in the Congo....
11Polygamy is Outdated, but Sex outside Marriage is Not
Polygamy was part of society for almost 3000 years, but now except for some Islamic nations Polygamy is not in vogue, but that has not stopped men from having sex outside marriage
6The Bataan Death March and Trial of General Homma
In 1942 The Japanese invaded the Philippines. The commander of the Imperial army was Lieutenant General Mashharu Homma. The battle is important as it is the first occasion that such a large numberof US troops surrendered. The battle lasted for...
0What does it take to be Registered as a Shikari( hunter) for man Eating Tigers
India is the home of the tiger and this is one big cat that is native to the entire sub-continent from the Sunder bans (Famous for the Bengal Tiger), the Kumaon hills and Deep South in the thick forests of Siruvani and Topslip. The tiger is a...
6The Biggest Battleships of World War II belonged to the Imperial Navy
The Japanese anticipating their involvement in war embarked on an ambitious plan to strengthen their navy. Initially the Japanese admiralty was not much convinced of the efficacy of the aircraft carrier and passed instructions to build the heaviest...
0Visiting a Relic of the British Raj, the Cemetery at Park Street in Calcutta
The city of Kolkata (Calcutta) literally breaths history. It was till 1911 the lynchpin of British rule and the British modelled it on London. Every stone in Calcutta has a history and much of it is connected with Raj, euphuism for British rule. ...
0The Hindu God Kaal Bhairov: a Fierce Representation of the Lord Shiva
Hinduism is a complex religion. It believes in one god and at the same time is also polytheist. This may appear as a dichotomy to a foreign observer but Hinduism is a deep philosophy that is not easy to understand. Hinduism talks of the Supreme...
8Movie Review Quentin Tarantino's " Django Unchained"
I remember seeing the earlier versions ofâ Djangoâ and âReturn of Django âwith Franco Nero in the lead. They were action movies that thrilled and I still canât forget the last scene where Franco Nero (Django) opens the coffin that he has...
0Guru Nanak and Sikh Gurudwaras in the Middle East
The Middle East is a volatile place dominated by Islam. It is almost a closed world to other religions and none can practice his or her faith in most nations of this area. Yet it is worth learning that some intrepid travelers did travel through this...
5The USA, Lend Lease and Economics of World War II
World economics is changing with China becoming the second biggest economy. The US economy is in deficit of some 3 trillion dollars. In such a scenario one is reminded of the situation at the end of the Second World War, when the USA emerged as the...
0Unknown Fact : Mohammed Ali Jinnah Founder of Pakistan was Born a Hindu
Muhammad Ali Jinnah (December 25, 1876 â September 11, 1948) is a well known name from the sub-continent. He was a posh articulate man who was earlier a member of the Congress party much before Gandhi appeared on the scene. But with the arrival of...
3Medieval India: The Relationship between the Muslims Mughals and Hindu Rajputs
The Rajputs are a clan of Hinduism who inhabit the North Western part of India popularly called Rajasthan or Rajputana. The Rajputs are Hindus and most of them are Kshatriya's with a sprinkling of Brahmans Throughout history the Rajputs have...
4Some Famous Wild West Films from Hollywood over the Decades
Western or cowboy films are in a special genre. These films have fascinated the entire world and their mother is Hollywood. These films have dominated the world stage for over 100 years and for long they have been the staple diet of adventure buffs....
6Battle ofJamrud; Sikh-Afghan War
The foundations of the Sikh empire were laid by men like Baghel Singh and Banda Singh Bahadur and became a reality in 1802 with the rise of Maharajah Ranjit Singh. Ranjit Singh was a one eyed king, having lost an eye in childhood due to the pox. He...
7The Sati or Widow Burning in Sikhism
A visit to the capital of Punjab, Lahore can be a revealing exercise. Lahore was the capital of the Sikh empire till Sikh rule collapsed in 1845 after the Second Anglo-Sikh war. Lahore also has the samadhi( grave) of maharajah Ranjeet Singh often...
1The Essay is the essence of English Literature
Essay is generally considered the backbone of a language and the same is with English. It has been defined by many scholars which can gleaned from various text books on literature. Whatever the definition, the fact is that an essay is a personal...
0The Last Days of the British Raj: The Shenanigans of Nehru, Patel and Mountbatten
1947 was a watershed in Indian history as it marked the end of an empire that for 150 had given stability and peace to the sub continent. It was the end of an era when the British Raj was dismantled and replaced by two states of India and Pakistan,...
0Spy Mission Over Pakistan that Collapsed in 1959
In 1958 an Indian Air Force Canberra Mark I took off from an Indian Air base. It was a Photo reconnaissance version of the Canberra and was fitted with long range cameras. The entire flight was planned in the holy month of Ramadan in the hope...
11Do Muslim Men Lust for Hindu Women
Lust is a word that means intense or unrestrained sexual craving. Sometimes the word does look vulgar or coarse but it defines a mindset that is dictated by desire and temptation. All over India and Pakistan the one fact that stands out is the...
15The Oppression of Tibet by China: Why is the World Silent
Tibet was a buffer state between India and China during the days of the Raj. However after Mao tse Tung won his war against Chiang kai Shek in 1949 he turned his attention to Tibet. In 1950, 40,000 troops of the Peoples Liberation army invaded...
3Connection Between Hindu Astrology,Rebirth and Reincarnation
Two aspects of Hindu thought are Hindu predictive astrology and reincarnation. The belief in reincarnation is accepted by both Sikhism and Buddhism. It is obvious that both these religions have heavily borrowed this concept of reincarnation from...
2Dating Russian Girls for Love and marriage: Anastasia Web
Every man dreams of a lovely, fair and auburn or golden hair girl. Man also has an inane desire to try for a relationship with someone exotic; maybe a mystery woman.. This desire to an extant is catered to by . Anastasia web. This site showcases...
0Of the Raj, Maids and Mistresses from Bangladesh
The Raj was one factor in Indian history, which has no parallel. It was in some ways a benign rule and some ways an autocratic rule wher the British rulers were the sahibs. Not withstanding this, what ever we see from Mumbai Central station, tothe...
7Battle between Alexander the Great and Raja Porus: The Indian Viewpoint
Hydespes is the River Jhelum and flows through the Punjab before it joins the Indus. In 327 BC Alexander the great after subduing the Persians entered India. He had received intelligence reports that his main opponent would be Raja Porus, the Hindu...
2Mythology: Was Lilith the First Wife of Adam?
Not many Christians are aware of Lilith. I studied in missionary schools but nobody mentioned about Lilith there. Now we know that Lilith is part of Jewish folklore and has a Biblical reference, Isaiah 34:14. This refers to Lilith as a demon of the...
0How the Greeks Got their Elephant Corps for their Army
The elephant was part of Hindu armies for almost 3000 years. The Greeks first faced the elephants of Porus and were suitably impressed.
1Indian Women, Sense of Touch and Sex
The sense of touch is one of the senses given by god to a human being. It is difficult to describe it but the sense of touch in sex gives intense pleasure. It is a feeling bordering on the sublime where a sexual partner imparts his or her touch to...
1Remembering Aurangzeb's Firman against the Practice of Sati
Aurangzeb is much maligned as a temple breaker and also as a man who persecuted Hindus and imposed the Jizzia tax. Perhaps we cannot context these points, but we must remember that he was a man with a religious zeal and many of the commanders in his...
1Of Dacoits, Sultana Daku, Man Singh and India
India is a land of contrasts, at one end we have modern cities like Bombay and Delhi and at the other end is the lawless land of Central India. This area crisscrossed by ravines and deep gorges is home to the dacoits and gangs led by Dakuâs...
1Why Islam and Judaism Prohibit the Eating of Pork
The pig is a common animal. It is found in fair abundance in all continents of the world. The meat of the pig which is usually referred to as pork is eaten all over the world except in the Islamic countries. Generally religions can be classified as...
4Does Sex have a psychology: Approaching a Woman
Many of us are envious of a colleague or another man known to you escorting a lovely girl on his arm. This element of envy is usually with men known to you. One is not really bothered to see an unknown man escorting a beautiful girl other than an...
9The Love Life of Maharajah Ranjit Singh, Founder of the Sikh Empire
Maharajah Ranjit Singh is regarded as a great Sikh ruler who established the Sikh empire and raised a formidable army trained by French and Italian mercenary officers. But very little is known about his personal life and the loves of the emperor. If...
2Did maharajah Bhupinder Singh Seduce the Viceroy's Daughter or was it his Father Rajender Singh
Maharajah Bhupinder Singh succeeded his father as the maharajah of Patiala in 1900. At that time he was 9 years old. Maharajah Bhupinder Singh was a connoisseur of women and collected a harem of 10 wives and over 100 or even more concubines. He...
0Reviewing the Book' The Continent of Circe; by Nirad Chaudhury, India's Finest Writer in English
Nirad C Chaudhury is generally recognized as the original Indian great writer in English. Now we have Kushwant Singh and Salman Rushdie who are Indian writers to the core, but the original master of the English language is Nirad C Chaudhuri. Many...
3The Muslim Pir in Mumbai: a Man with Uncanny Powers.
Mohamedali Road is part of old Bombay. It has an old world charm and is a predominant Muslim populated area. There is an old mosque and around it some buildings which are old and popularly referred to as chawls. One such chawl referred to as Mauchi...
2Operation Grand Slam: The Story of Pakistan's Failure to Capture Kashmir in 1965.
Operation Gran Slam was Pakistan's plan to capture Kshmir in 1965. The plan failed for a number of reasons the principle being that the principles of War as eneunciated by Clasusewitz were not followe.
5How Jamshedji Tata Built The Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai
The Taj Mahal Hotel facing the Gateway of India is the first thing travelers used to see when they alighted at Ballard pier close to the Gateway of India. The Gateway of India is an imposing structure built to honor the visit to India of the Prince...
1A Wonder: A Horoscope from Lines on the Head and Palm
A Horoscope is one of the marvels of Astrology. It delineates the position of the planets at the time of birth in a Zodiac chart. This aspect of the position of the planets is a part of astronomy and has some definite scientific background....
3The Liberator( B-24) and the Indian Air Force
As a young boy I used to pass the Air force Technical College at Jallahalli in Bangalore. A sight that used to catch my eyes was an old B-24 popularly called the Liberator that was parked in a hanger. The plane fascinated me with its snout nose and...
1Film Review 'Gangs of Wasseypur' an India Mafia -Gangster Film
I rarely venture to the cinema hall or multiplex to see a movie which is advertised with a poster of a man holding a gun. I donât like violence and I felt after seeing the advertised hoardings of âGangs of Wasseypurâ that it would be a film...
5Islam, Paradise and Virgins
Islam is the second great religion in terms of followers in the world, yet I am not sure that people have really understood what Islam says. Islam recognizes that the Koran is the word of God. I accept this belief in the Koran as the word of God and...
6The Crow and its Connection with Eastern Religious Thought
There is not a place on earth (except the polar caps) which does not have crows as its inhabitants. In fact many crows also fly around in the backyard of my house. Crows are higly intelligent animals, yet they are regarded in both western and...
2Did Hitler's War Have any Beneficial Effect: The Freedom of India
Adolf Hitler was a man with a mission. Most writers all over the world, in particular the writers from the West talk about the demonic qualities of Hitler. Perhaps they are right as he unleashed the Second World War and carried out mass programs of...
10Tale of a Labrador who aided the Indian Army
Dogs are faithful animals and it is not without reason that they are referred to as Mans best friends. On dog has carved a niche for itself in the annals of the Indian army. He was a Labrador named Rex. The dog is now no more but that is all the...
3A sacred Hindu Temple In Muslim Pakistan at Chakwal in Punjab
Before partition a sizeable population of Hindus lived in Pakistan. At that time the Hindus constituted 30% of the Population of the Punjab. Punjab also had many Hindu temples, some of them hundreds of years old. These temples are considered...
8Parsi Disposal of Their Dead: Tower of Silence in Mumbai
The Parsi temple and place of disposal of the dead is often referred to as the Tower of Silence. One of the most significant Tower of Silence is in Mumbai. It is situated on prime land at Malabar hill. The man responsible for coining the word...
2How the Royal Enfield Bullet Motorcycle became Integral to the Indian Army
India was not a manufacturing hub for any type of Motorcycles before 1947. During the days of the British Raj a few assorted motorcycles which were imported from England were used by the British Indian army. They were mostly the Triumph and the BSA....
11The Imperial Navy and its Attack on Ceylon lacked Strategic Vision and Resulted in Missing a Great opportunity
The Imperial Navy moved into the Indian Ocean as an exercise in domination. The aim was limited and did not hve strategic vision and for this the Japanese Navy missed a golden opportunity to attack .
2Tantra in Tibetan Buddhism:Yab-yum and Sexual Union
Tantra in Tibetan Buddhism: Yab âyum and Sexual Union Tibetan Buddhism is distinct from other forms of Buddhism. It has Hindu influence. One of the basic themes in Tibetan art is Yab âyum, which represents two deities in a sexual embrace. Most...
7You cant contain China without India
The US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta in a recent address to a conclave at Singapore brought home the fact that by 2020 the US would be transferring 80% of its fleet to the Asia Pacific region. Leon Panetta is credited with the view that the China...
4Elephant Bill and his Elephant Corps in World War II
The elephant has been put to varied uses in India. It has been used a beast of burden, an instrument of war and as a temple mascot to lead prayers. Perhaps one of the reasons was the abundance of the elephant in India. It is estimated that at one...
1The Aghori Clan, Black Magic and Sex in the Graveyard
Black magic is a word heard by almost all people; though very few are aware of the nuances involved. It actually means to please the devil that is the reverse of God. These black arts date to ancient times and many are laced with religion. These are...
7The Judicial Hanging and Murder of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto of Pakistan
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was a fire brand politician of Pakistan. He was a junior minister during the term of general Ayub Khan and later became foreign minister of Pakistan under General Yahiya Khan. Bhutto was in some respects a megalomaniac and his...
0Review of an On Line Site Selling Women' s Intimate Apparel: Giftforsexy.com
Introduction The GiftForSexy.com is an online global store specializing in sale of womenâs lingerie and intimate items. It is located across the Pacific in Hong Kong and the new Chinese industrial area of Guangzhou. The on line store makes use...
2Maharajah of Patiala, Flamboyant Lover, Statesman and Sikh Leader
Maharajah Bhupinder Singh of Patiala spent much of his time seducing women and selecting the most beautiful for his palace. He ascended the throne in 1900 at the age of 9 after approval was given by the Viceroy the 4th earl of Minto. The maharajah...
0Evaluating the Winchester 351 Self Loading Rifle
The Winchester rifle is a hallowed name in American gun history. It is a name associated with the Wild West, an era that has no parallel in the world. One of the weapons manufactured by the Winchester Company was the .351 Self Loading Rifle. This...
5Politics in India: The Congress is Bad, but the BJP is Worse
India is passing through a critical period. The Congress party which has ruled much of the period after independence has brought the country to the nadir with corruption seeming an endless factor. In contrast one expected the BJP (Bhartiya Janta...
36Gun Culture in the USA
The USA is recognized as the bastion of freedom and that boils down to owning and using a gun as well. The USA is perhaps the only country in the world where it is extremely easy to own a gun, why some states also allow you to own a machine gun....
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Studying in Australia/ New Zealand for Indian Students,The Harsh Reality
There is some discussion about Australia and New Zealand as a destination for studies for Indian students. I have been in the HR field for close to 15 years and interacted with students who have earned degrees from these nations down under. I have...
3Anyone Thought of a Military Coup in India ?
The military rule is more and more not the exception in SE Asia. A look around will show that India is an isolated oasis among military ruled states. Look eastwards and one can see the Military junta ruling in Burma since 1960. A string of generals...
6Muslim Heroines in Mumbai Films, Secularism at its Best
India is second only to Hollywood as far as the number of films produced is concerned. The Mumbai film industry holds pride of place as far as the Indian film industry is concerned. Numerous heroines have adorned the silver screen as in Hollywood,...
4Princess Bambi Dalip Singh the last of Maharajah Ranjit Singh's Family
Ranjit Singh expired in 1839 and he was succeeded by his youngest son Dalip Singh in 1845. After the 2ne Anglo Sikh war Dalip Singh was deposed and taken to England. He had 8 children, but only his daughter princess Bambi Duleep Singh achieved any...
7The Tomb of Jesus in Kashmir, Myth or Reality ?
I have been to Kashmir a number of times, but during my last visit I determined to visit the tomb of Jesus Christ. Yes! Jesus Christ. I was also incredulous that Jesus should have a tomb in Kashmir, but after reading 2 books one by Aziz Kashmiri and...
8Gender Inequality and Acid Attacks in Pakistan
On 25thMarch 2012, a 33 year old Pakistani woman Fakhra Younnus committed suicide in Rome by jumping from her apartment. Fakhra died but her tale points to an extremely insecure existence for women in Pakistan. Twelve years back Fakhraâs ex...
2What the Stars Foretell Regarding Obama and 2012 Election
Many people are asking whether Obama will get a second term. American society is polarized and many, especially a fringe white minority are hoping Obama is defeated. It doesnât matter to them that the most likely rival candidate is Mitt Romney,...
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Is the Indian Army Scared of China ?
I write this post with a heavy heart as a nationalist one cannot condone the thinking of the political leadership which in turn rubs off on the Army. I underwent the 41st Staff course at wellington. One of the exercise as part of the curriculum is a...
0Supreme Court of India Re-interprets Section 122 of the Army Act 1950
The Indian Army Act 1950 is a revised version of the earlier Indian Army act of 1911 passed by the Governor General and applied to the British Indian army. This act in turn was based on the âIndian articles of war 1869â One of the important...
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The Ethics of Bailing out King fisher Airline
Vijay Mallya is a well known name in India. He is a flamboyant who is associated with the brand name Kingfisher. It is a name to reckon with in the liquor industry and Mallya has made his millions there. Some years back he sought to diversify and...
3English Girl in Hindi Film
Not many people in the west may have heard that a English girl has starred in a Hindi Film made in Mumbai. This is a fact and a girl named Amy Louise Jackson has played the lead role in the Hindi film 'Ek the Deewana' ( Once there was a lover). ...
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What the Hadiths Say About the Concept of 72 Virgins
One of the invoilable concepts in Islam is the the one concerning virgins. The Koran lays down that virgins will be the reward for the true believers who have spent a life dedicated to Allah and his teachings. The concept of the virgin is further...
2War With Iran, Many Pros and Cons
Some time back the U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta made a significant observation. He stated that Iran was close to acquiring nuclear weapons. Obviously Leon Panetta is a knowledgeable person and knows what he is talking about. The stage is...
4Josef Stalin: How do the Russians See Him
Stalin ruled Russia for 29 years. He died in 1953 leaving behind a police state which took 25 years to dismantle. I have read a lot about Stalin and also visited Russia when it was the USSR and also after the Soviet state had been dismantled. I was...
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The Shenanigans of the Pakistan Army, Defeat All Around
The Pakistan army was a part of the British Indian army till 1947. After that date it became the Pakistan army and the nucleus were the Muslim units of the British Indian army. During the 64 years of its existence the Pakistan army has not exactly...
0General Pervez Musharraf: A President who dared the Islamists, Followed Jinnah-Yet was Ousted
In 1947 when the state of Pakistan was created, Mohammed Ali Jinnah the first Governor General of Pakistan made a far reaching speech. He said that the state was not concerned with religion, which was a private affair of the individual concerned. He...
0Japanese Naval Task Force and its Operations in the Indian Ocean in 1942
One aspect of World War II history that is not given much importance is the Japanese operations in theIndian Ocean. After the attack on Pearl Harbor on 3 Dec 1941, the American Pacific fleet except for the aircraft carriers had been decimated. The...
0Muslims in the United States Armed Forces: Divided Loyalities
America is a society at the cross roads. At one end, it is being besieged by Muslim radicals who have vowed to destroy the âgreat Satanâ meaning the USA and at the other end a significant number of blacks and a small number of whites have...
0Love Affair of another Helen with an Indian King
A few days back my father told me that earlier Hindi films also produced historical films. He particularly mentioned that there was a movie eulogizing the love of Chandragupta Maurya and the Greek princess Helen titled âSamrat Chandraguptaâ (...
2Horse Polo in India
I first entered the Military academy and the day commenced with our reading a quote âIf you sweat in peace, you will bleed less in warâ this about summed up the back ground of the training, which was tough. One of the regimens was learning to...
0The Arab Spring, no Democracy but Anti-West Islamists in Power
The period in the Middle East has been a turbulent one this year. Far reaching changes have taken place, some of them were unthinkable a year back. At that time Gadaffi was in full control and was prancing about with his women body guards, Hosni...
9Remembering Madhubala, The Most Beautiful Actress on the Hindi Screen
The Mumbai film industry is second only to Hollywood and has a niche market of its own in the Middle East, South East Asia and the Indian Diaspora in North America and the UK. Over the last 100 years of its existence the Mumbai film industry...
5Understanding Lord Ganesh, the Most lovable Hindu God
The trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva form the bedrock of Hindu religious thought. These are the exalted deities, but there are some less exalted deities or gods that have also a great effect on Hindu philosophy. One of these deities is Lord...
2Did the Two Nation Theory of Muslim Pakistan and Hindu India have any Meaning?
The birth of Pakistan is credited to Mohammed Ali Jinnah the leader of the Muslim League. Jinnah was earlier a member of the Congress party. He was a posh and educated Muslim who took pride in the fact that he was a modern Muslim. He did not believe...
2Two Incidents, Capture of Indian War Planes by Pakistan
Two Incidents that are Difficult to explain. Capture of IAF Planes by the Pakistan Air Force The Air Forces of India and Pakistan have been involved in a number of operations against each other. Generally the battles between the two have been on...
14Some Myths of The Indian National Army
The Indian National Army is supposed to have fought for Indian Independence with decisive results. Many Indians have some romantic notions of the INA as a creation of Subhas Chandra Bose the fiery Indian nationalistic leader who had sided with the...
0Dwindling Numbers of the Parsi Community in India
The Parsi community follows the Zoroaster religion. At one time they ruled over the Persia and their empire touched almost the entire Central Asia. They also produced great kings and rulers like Xersis and Darias.However with the advent of Islam...
3The Greatest War Movie Ever Made, The Longest Day
There are so many war movies created by Hollywood that if one were to make a selection of the greatest war movie of all time, would be indeed a difficult task. However after sifting through the various movies churned out by Hollywood , the movie...
0' Murder 2': Trade Mark Mahesh Bhatt Film.Sex and Sleaze
The original movie âMurderâ was a hit and was tribute to the direction of Mahesh Bhatt. He has now followed up with a sequel to that movie titled âMurder 2â. The movie 'Murder2' as the name suggests is a crime thriller from the stable of the...
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Who is the Greatest Indian Test Batsman of All Time in Cricket
India has been playing test cricket since 1932, when India played its first test match at Lords in England against the MCC. All these years a number of batsmen have made their appearance and many have a left a lasting impact on the game. One can...
7Jihad through Seduction. A Plan to Convert Hindu and Christian Girls to Islam
Islam has all along given prominence to the concept of Jihad. It is a distinct part of Moslem thought and practice. By Jihad the average Moslem understands is a war against infidels and non believers.. It is a Jihad with the sword. Now a new form...
1Swayamvara the Ancient Hindu Marriage Custom
Marriage is considered a sacred rite in Hinduism right from ancient times as specified in the ancient Hindu texts, the Puranaâs. Ancient texts specify many forms of marriages. One form of marriage was the Swayamvara. This form of marriage was very...
2The Indian Wild West
We are all aware of the Wild West in American History. It was a significant period and much of present day America owes its origin to this period. In India also there was period akin to the American Wild West, when the gun ruled and honor and...
0Sikh Soldiery and the Raj
The East India company had no idea of the Sikhs till the 19th century. After the Battle of Plassey(1757) the Company was the paramount power in India, except the North where The Sikh empire had been established by Ranjit Singh. This was their first...
4Why did Communism Fail
The 21st century is on us and there is very little talked about Karl Marx and his concept of Socialism. However in the 19th century Karl Marx with his thesis âDas Kapitalâ had strung a chord in the heart of the liberals and the revolutionaries....
0The Horoscopes by the Saint Bhrigu, An Uncanny Accuracy that is a Wonder
Astrology is not considered an exact science by scientists as they feel there are too many variables in it.In fact about 200 scientists some time back stated after evaluation of data that the stars and the planets have no influence on human life....
3Acharaya Rajneesh and Tantric Sex
Acharya Rajneesh was a very brilliant man. He was a professor of Philosophy at Jabalpur University before his inner voice took him away from the teaching profession. A reading of his biographyâ Osho the Luminous Rebelâ by Dr Joshi reveals that...
4The Horoscopes by Saint Bhrigu, a Wonder that Defy's Explanation
Astrology is not considered an exact science by scientists as they feel there are too many variables in it. However Astrology commands a wide following all over the world and some astrologers have made uncanny forecasts that defy rationale. In this...
5Chairman Mao,The Indo-Tibetan Border and India
Chairman Map Tse Tung has been recognized by most historians as well as Time Magazine as one of the great men who made a lasting impact in the 20th century. However it must be understood that Mao for all his greatness was more in the genre of a...
