Myths & Realities of Security & Public Affairs

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This volume contains an anthology of writings over the last about ten years of Arvind singh—a well known Scribe in the journalistic circles of Uttarakhand and Delhi. The author has meticulously dealt with the topics he chose to work upon and produced writings which are of great stimulant value to a productive mind and anyone who wants to know the twists and turns in the contemporary history of the modern Indian state. Here one finds pieces on individuals as diverse as Surjit Singh barnala, field marshal Sam Manekshaw, Prakash Narayan, Morarji Desai and Nani palkhivala—all described in a matter befitting a work of this nature. The author does not fail to pull his punches while dealing with themes like the controversial Siachen glacier, a historical analysis of the indo-china dispute as well as various personal narratives which will undoubtedly appeal to the perceptive reader. Various historic personalities are dealt with at a one to one level. The characteristics of Morarji Desai known for his forthright views, the humility of Nani Palkhivala, the clan of Sam Manekshaw who was a born charmer, to mention a few. The writer has also reviewed a large number of books critically and his specialisations have been defence affairs and politics affecting the sub-continent among a multiplicity of subjects.\n\n

Arvindar Singh is a consummate columnist and entrepreneur. His works include Myths and Realities of Security and Public Affairs (an anthology) and What A Life! A Kaleidoscope of Rajinder Puri?s Cartoons (co-authored with Partha Chatterjee). He does regular book reviews for Penguin Random House Publishers. He has been writing on security matters widely. In 2003 he wrote a monograph on Field Marshal S.H.F.J Manekshaw for the United Services Institution of India, New Delhi. He has also been associated with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and turns his pen frequently on current topics of national interest as a freelancer.

Arvindar Singh

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