An Introduction These 'Glimpses' demonstrate that in the past Tibet was an independent nation and though for sometime it lived in isolation, during most of the last 4000 years Tibet had constant contacts and interactions with the neighbouring nations. In some cases, Tibet was influenced by other cultures; in some...

For millennia, the Himalayas have been a monumental bridge between the Indic and Tibetan civilization. The great physical barrier has been of place of intense contacts between two words which shared their search for infinity. Tibet and India Ancient Links - Current Bonds A Shared Spiritual Lore The Himalayas as...

Irance pitches for India to join military operations overseasSeveral interviews concerning India's Defence Bana Singh: a Warrior’s Tale Interview with Bana Singh, Param Vir Chakra, for Rediff.com (June 27, 2007) To India’s surprise, in 1984 Pakistan began sponsoring mountaineering expeditions in the Siachen area and showing the glacier as its...

Words of Wisdom from the Dalai Lama If one’s life is simple, contentment has to come. Simplicity is extremely important for happiness. Having few desires, feeling satisfied with what you have, is very vital; satisfaction with just enough food, clothing, shelter to protect yourself from the elements. And finally, there...

New Sify.com Articles My recent articles published by Sify.com are available on my blog. Can Hollande deliver a miracle for France? - May 07, 2012 France has a new President - Francois Hollande, with nearly 52% of the votes defeated Nicolas Sarkozy, the flamboyant outgoing President. The turning point of...

Government claims 'better coordination' between India and China has led to peace at the border Jugal R. Purohit - December 29, 2016 (quoting me) Government data reveal that the Line of Actual Control that separates India and China has cooled down and transgressions from Chinese side into India has seen...

On China, When shall we learn the lessons? - September 22, 2016 In dealing with Beijing, New Delhi has since the 1950s been persuaded by the myth of Chinese warmth for India and Indian interests. The much-heralded Panchsheel was a disaster that few are willing to accept. India should talk...

Recent Articles in The New Indian Express My recent articles published in The New Indian Express are available on my blog. The Dalai Lama Question - November 6, 2009 As the Dalai Lama arrives for a state visit in Arunachal Pradesh, a question goes around certain circles in Delhi: Is...

From Friendship to Partnership - January-March 2008 (Indian Defence Review) TO GRASP THE INTRICACIES OF INDO-FRENCH relations in the field of defence and security, it is necessary to first have a look at some issues which may seem unrelated, but which will help us to understand the historical background and...

'The end of the world as we know it' - October 23, 2008 (Sify.com) During the press conference that followed the summit, the Indian Prime Minister made a statement which surprised many. India was not really alarmed by the latest developments as the meltdown primarily concerned the US and the...

A Great India in Space - February 27, 2013 In recent months India has been a depressing country to observe. One scan follows another; the latest being the chopper scam for the procurement of 12 AW101 helicopters from the Anglo-Italian firm Agusta-Westland. China disarming India without fighting - February 25,...

The Rafale deal is Modi's 'masterstroke' - Rediff.com (June 2, 2015) Under the present Defence Procurement Procedure, it would have been a nightmare, and a long, long one at that, to build 108 Rafales in India. Modi realised this and took the wise decision, though it is a definitive setback...

Little Lhasa - August 15, 2008 (Chennai) Once upon a time, the sahibs and memsahibs of the Raj liked to escape the scorching summer of Delhi and spend some time in Dharamsala, a sleepy village in the foothills of the Himalayas in what used to be the state of Punjab...