When we join a new setup, certain things immediately strike us as different from what we are used to. We can either make a note to change things that appear not okay, or make efforts to effect those...
When my SC Course ended, I was posted to 23 Punjab, but before moving, I spent a brief day with 20 Punjab, deployed in the Kandi-Budhal areas of J&K for Counter-Terrorism operations. Life in such...
I attended the Senior Command (SC) Course from September to November 1998, and it proved to be an incredibly educative experience. Here are some important memories that shaped my journey during the...
I left Kohima, a far mature person than the one who had reported there. 20 PUNJAB was in North Sikkim (Tibet Plateau), a super high altitude area, considered tough by a lot of people. Walking in...
Kohima, Nagaland, 1995-97 From the perspective of learning, Kohima ranks at the top in my Army career. I reported for duty in May 95. In Mar 95 the Deputy Commissioner of Kohima had been shot dead by...
A very common problem posed to me by my students is something like this, “I am pursuing my goals, and in order to do so, I am unable to meet the expectations of a large number of my friends because...
When Dhoni led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their fifth IPL title, it further solidified his status as one of the world’s most successful sports captains. Known for his calm, strategic approach, Dhoni...
When I read some editorials in “The Indian Express”, particularly by people like Pratap Bhanu Mehta, I do not understand the meaning of certain words. There is a need for me to learn their meaning to...
Human being is the most unique creation of God. Psychology is an interesting science which does not have absolute yes/no answers. From past studies of human behaviour we can discern trends or predict...
Who am I? Before I get on to explaining the problems of overthinking, stress and their resolution it is important to understand as to who am I? We often think that we are our mind. I am not getting...
Discipline I was well aware of my reputation of being very strict and it had provided immense benefits as the best thing possible is that potential offenders are deterred from committing offences. I...
KICKSTART YOUR CAREER! Want to build a dream career but don’t know where to begin? Had a career gap and wanted to get back on track? Confused about the right requirements and path to switch to your...