- 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, 2013
More than 2,000 years back, Sun Tzu, the author of the Art of War wrote, “For to win one hundred victories in one hundred battles is not the acme of skill; to subdue the enemy without fighting is the acme of skill.”
- France-India: Special Relations – February 23, 2013
One French presidential visit to India follows another and although they can’t be more different in style and appearance, the essence of the Indo-French relations remains the same, based on trust and history.
- Indian Space Mission: The French Connection – February 15, 2013
During François Hollande’s visit, one of the 4 agreemnents signed between India and France was a “Statement of Intent for long-term cooperation in Space”.
- An all-weather friend of great substance – Febraury 14, 2013
The India-France relationship may not be particularly glamorous, but it is old and stable. And, these main traits characterise bilateral collaborations, be they in the field of defence, civil nuclear energy or culture
- The Bangalore Aeroshow 2013: Musings – February 11, 2013
The press reported that Air Vice Marshal Zheng Yuanlin was leading a five-member delegation at the Aeroshow, following a formal invitation extended by India a month earlier. But, who is Zheng Yuanlin?
