Some Random Thoughts

I have lately been reading a interesting book "Kargil" written by Gen V. P Malik. This book primarily focuses on the series of events that lead to the Kargil War between India and Pakistan and beyond. The book is a well written piece of litterature, which for the first time provides a insiders view to the Indian side of the war. It also allows us a small peak view to the Military Doctrian with in Indian Armed forces. Two very significant things that emerge from the book are the complete isolation of the military from the process of formulation and execution of the Strategic Foreign Policy and the difference of opinion amongts the military leadership on the purpose and nature of deployment/use of each of the armed forces. To elaborate the points meentioned above: One of the sour points that Gen Malik keeps mentioning is the lack of information on the "Track 2" diplomacy gathering pace between India and Pakistan in the buildup to the "Kargil War". The point ...

Hi folks, Rajiv was in the Pune office this afternoon. Had lunch together and caught up with news from common friends. Bye for now.. Pushkar

Rohin when he was a really small and bonny boy 

 

Hello All, In the next couple of weeks I will start to post a series of Blogs on E-governance in India and how information technology can help in addressing some of the key challanges that inhibit or slow down growth in developing countries like India. Keep a look out for this space in the near future. Pushkar

Hello All, We had gone this afternoon to shop for some of the usual monthly shopping run. Located a place called Liberty Store in Raviwar Peth. They generally give a 10% discount on all the stuff they sell. Seemed a decent place to buy ypur monthly supply of soaps and detergents etc. So if any of you is from Pune then locate the place and check it out atleast once. BTW the Grahak peth guys have setup a stall to cell sweets at fair prices for this Diwali festival season. Do check it out. Cheers and Happy Diwali, Pushkar

Just heard the news about the crash of the Boeing 737-200A Airliner. Thats sad but don't know how they continue flying the aircrafts from the 200A series. These are really old aircrafts and issues related to airframe fatigue are likely to arise if the necessary maintaince schedules are not adhered to. I guess the best one can do is wait and watch as things develop.