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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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...

Red Fort Blast: The Security Lapse We Refuse to See

The recent blast at the Red Fort and the recovery of a significant cache of explosives in Faridabad have once again revealed a truth...

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IL-96-400M vs. A350-1000: What Happens When Both Carry 40 Tonnes?

The Airbus A350-1000 and Russia's Il-96-400M are both large...

Russia Plans a Huge Fleet Replacement Through 2036

The United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) of Russia has developed...

The Jackal’s Revolt and the Owl’s History

In the ancient kingdom of Aryavan, beneath the whispering...

The Price of a Word

For generations, the diamond trade was closely identified with...