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Nitin A Gokhale

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How Parrikar Broke the Rafale Logjam
Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'It was Parrikar's sharp insights into finance and international systems that stood out...

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come
Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The much-awaited decision could be a welcome change at a time when the Indian armed...

R N Kao, India's legendary Spymaster
Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

'Here was a man who played a major part in helping the Bengalis of East Pakistan create...

You went too soon, Manohar Parrikar
Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Nitin A Gokhale, Co-founder, BharatShakti.in and long-time Rediff.com contributor,...

Citizenship Amendment Bill: A humanitarian act
Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

'While the fears in Assam and other north eastern states are natural given their...

Every Indian must salute these patriots
Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

BharatShakti.in Founder Nitin A Gokhale pays homage to Mr E N Rammohan and Colonel M B...

Why Modi chose Dineshwar Sharma as his point man for J&K
Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

'The government is in no hurry to talk to the separatists and would like to approach...

Exclusive! How the surgical strikes were planned
Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'Not a single soldier should be left behind in enemy territory.' Nitin A Gokhale's...

Exclusive! When Indian forces went behind enemy lines
Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

'This is what we train for: That one chance to deliver a blow so lethal that the enemy...

China: Why India must always be vigilant
Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The possibility of another incursion, a probing manoeuvre in areas where Indian...

Why China wanted to grab Bhutan's land
Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

'The Chinese forces in the narrow Chumbi Valley are currently in the line of sight and...

Why India will monitor S S Khaplang's funeral
Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

After the Naga leader's death, Chinese intelligence may ensure ULFA terrorist Paresh...

Why PM needs a Parrikar 2.0 as Raksha Mantri
Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

In 28 months, Manohar Parrikar as defence minister developed easy relationships with...

The Indian Army is not asking for immunity
Rediff.com18 Feb 2017

'General Rawat's unambiguous stand has acted as a much needed confidence booster to the...

Let the army do its job, please
Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

The military continues to battle difficult circumstances in Kashmir. Let's not add to...

'In two years, there hasn't been a single case of corruption in the defence ministry'
Rediff.com23 May 2016

'The cost of the Rafale contract will be substantially lower than being talked about.'...

Assam triumph: BJP's Open Sesame to the north-east
Rediff.com19 May 2016

'The win in Assam is likely to have a ripple effect in other north-eastern states like...

India must be ready to attack in the event of another terror strike
Rediff.com2 Jan 2016

'That the terrorists could still kill three security personnel, including men of the...

The war that helped India regain its military confidence
Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Exclusive! Manohar Parrikar on his plans for India's defence
Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'The armed forces have been given clear indication that they have to give priority to...