Just finished reading this insightful book. I wish I could have read it while still in service but unfortunately it wad published only in Oct 2023. Their approach to reduce procurement timelines is particularly relevant to us. ⁦@adgpi⁩ ⁦@ELuttwak⁩ ⁦@PMOIndia⁩

NDTV program Friday 27 Jun

I’m on at 1200 noon

The Cantonment Conspiracy. Watch the gripping trailer below. Available on Amazon ⁦@NDA_Khadakwasla⁩ ⁦@adgpi⁩ ⁦@penguinrandom⁩ ⁦@ShivNadarFDN⁩

RT @YusufDFI: Trump: Why don’t you come to Washington and have lunch?. Modi: Thanks for the invite mate. But sorry you ain’t getting a Nobe….

With Jaideep Ahlawat and my wife Veena at Westin Gurgaon. Came back home and saw his movie 😀.

Yet another milestone in the rich and varied history of the National Defence Academy. Women have been part of the Officer Corps for some time now. In a year from now, when these women graduate from their respective Service academies, it will add another dimension to our glorious.

Proud of our officers who have just returned after circumnavigating the globe on INS Tarini.

Build Sindoor Durg: Ex Army chief says India must prepare for next strike, build fortress like defences. Source: Business Today. Shared via the Google app

For all my friends

Thank you ⁦@airindia⁩ and the entire crew of AI 2982. Special thanks to Dr Meenakshi and Suman for super efficient service. It is the respect of our citizens that encourages and motivates us. Jai Hind

The cessation of military operations on land sea and air from 1700h today is a most welcome development. However we must continue to maintain the pressure on other fronts to reach a permanent long lasting solution. We cannot keep having an incident based response and losing lives.

Orders for Pahalgam satellite images from US firm peaked two months before attack via @theprintindia.

Succinct. A whole story in five words.

Jai Hind

Abhi picture baki hai….

Scintillating performance by Shri Anand Bhate on the occasion of Aseem Foundation completing 15 years of dedicated service to the Nation. Indeed fortunate to have been part of this exclusive gathering. ⁦@aseemfoundation⁩ ⁦⁦@_anandbhate_⁩

Formally retired my watch today which I bought as a birthday present for myself in April 1983. Stood by me through thick and thin. In spite of many watches being gifted to me never used any other. Was a proponent of Made in India long before it became a buzz word. Jai Hind.