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424: New Airfield in Pakistan

Pakistan is building a new airstrip  (near Lahore) around 20 km from the Indian border.

 

There is much speculation about the intended usage of the airfield and its security implications for India.

 

Gave video inputs to TV 9 (Hindi) on these security aspects.

 

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397: AF Day Special: IAF Broader Issues & Personal Beliefs (Part 2&3/3)

 

It was interesting to interact with Gaurav

on his Talk Show SPEAKWITHGRV

on Air Force Day

 

We talked about:-

 

Section 2: IAF & Broader Issues

 

  • IAF evolution and capability enhancement over the years.

 

  • Importance of self reliance in defence production. 

 

  • Aspects related to Agniveer scheme.

 

  • Leadership aspects and styles.

 

  • Changes in higher defence organisation.

 

  • Pakistan, Pak Army and its attitude.

 

  • China military modernisation and behaviour.

 

  • Higher decision making and Balakot Strikes.

 

Section 3: Personal Beliefs

 

  • IAF Journey.

 

  • Philosophy of life.

 

  • Personal Role Model and influence.

 

  • Hobbies and Puzzle Solving.

 

  • Message to younger generation.

 

  • Autobiographical movie.

 

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365: BOOK REVIEW: THE GAME BEHIND SAFFRON TERROR

 

 

Published by Book review literary Trust

 

BOOK REVIEW

 

THE GAME BEHIND SAFFRON TERROR

By Kanwar Khatana

 

Review by:

Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd) PVSM, AVSM, VM

Former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force.

 

The term “Saffron Terror” was coined almost two decades back in 2002 and gained popularity in 2007–2008. At times, terms like Hindu terrorism or Hindutva terror, are also used instead, allegedly to describe acts of violence motivated by Hindu extremist nationalism. In all probability, the term comes from the symbolic use of the saffron colour by most of the temples in India and many Hindu nationalist organisations. However, these organisations consider the term to be a misnomer, and consider the use of the saffron colour as a symbol of religion, asceticism, and sacrifice.

 

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