VivekMy Experiences of 1962 — Lt. Col. A.S. Panicker (retd.) [1925–2017]This was written by my grandfather a year or so after the 1962 Chinese Aggression, in which he fought as an officer in 7 Brigade. It is a…Oct 21, 2021Oct 21, 2021
VivekWhen I became CharsiOne night, while returning from a school trip to the mountains, three of us classmates were to be picked up from the railway station by…Sep 9, 2020Sep 9, 2020
VivekDoing Battle in the Social Media eraOut of sight, as they say, is out of mind. Once upon a time, the civilian population’s information about the war would come from runners…Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020
VivekIndia’s Fascination With BabasWith Asraram “Bapu” being convicted of rape and being sentenced to life imprisonment, it is an apt time to examine India’s love affair with…Mar 30, 2020Mar 30, 2020
VivekKatieHello. I am Katie. I am Vivek’s pet dog. Vivek and Malu have known me since I was 6 hours old. They tell me I was about the size of a…Mar 1, 20201Mar 1, 20201
VivekThe Myth of the Majority MandateWhy are so many people making a noise against decisions of a popularly elected government? Does the government not have the confidence of…Dec 18, 2019Dec 18, 2019
VivekDhoni, Sheath the DaggerMahendra Singh Dhoni has been in violation of the ICC’s regulations on clothing and equipment. His gloves bore the Winged Dagger Insignia…Jun 8, 2019Jun 8, 2019
VivekArmy and the Yeti — From Myth to MirthOn 29th April 2019, the Indian Army’s official Twitter Handle, @ADG PI put out a tweet which said “ #IndianArmy Moutaineering Expedition…May 2, 2019May 2, 2019
VivekUnpaid Movie Review — 1I watched an Indian period film in the theatre today. It was about a queen who lived and died in the mid-19th century. The movie is…Feb 10, 2019Feb 10, 2019
