Lt Col Manoj K Channan

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Lt Col Manoj K Channan (Retd) served in the Indian Army, Armoured Corps, 65 Armoured Regiment, 27 August 83- 07 April 2007. Operational experience in the Indian Army includes Sri Lanka – OP PAWAN, Nagaland and Manipur – OP HIFAZAT, and Bhalra - Bhaderwah, District Doda Jammu and Kashmir, including setting up of a counter-insurgency school – OP RAKSHAK. He regularly contributes to Defence and Security issues in the Financial Express online, Defence and Strategy, Fauji India Magazine and Salute Magazine. *Views are personal.

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The Great Delhi Gas Chamber: A Showcase of Governance by Smog

Every year, like clockwork, Delhi turns into a gas chamber. The rituals are familiar: red-eyed citizens coughing under their masks, policymakers appearing on television...

Shadows on the Rupee: Reflecting India’s Structural Fault Lines

The Indian Rupee’s drop to nearly ₹90 against the US dollar in 2025 is more than just an economic fluctuation; it symbolises deep, unresolved...

Honour Finally Acknowledged — But Closure Still Awaits: The Long Journey of OP PAWAN Veterans

For nearly forty years, the veterans of Operation PAWAN have borne a burden few can understand: the weight of sacrifice, heavy memories, unanswered questions,...

Racing Against the Clock: How India Can Achieve Self-Sufficiency in Critical Technologies

India faces a moment where modern warfare, pressure on global supply chains, and tightening geopolitical ties demand faster, more targeted, and more ambitious innovation....

The Crucible of Indian Democracy: Why 272 Signatories Cannot Represent 1.4 Billion Indians

India, the world’s largest democracy, faces a moment of serious reflection. Recent political upheaval, accusations of electoral fraud, and increasing distrust in constitutional institutions...

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