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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Societal Divides in Canada: Indian Diaspora Fragmentation Threatens Unity

"You can't keep snakes in your backyard and expect them only to bite your neighbours. You know, eventually, those snakes are going to turn...

Canada and India: Diplomatic Crossroads or New Horizons?

Democracy, diversity in culture, ethnicity, religion, and frequent personal interactions have all contributed to developing a close bond between the two nations. India's relationship with...

Remembrance of a Legacy: The Life and Times of Shri Sukhdev Raj Channan

Today, we take a moment to reflect on our loving, courageous, and honourable father, Shri Sukhdev Raj Channan, who passed away many years ago....

Indian Air Force’s Future Shock: The Dynamic Dimensions of Modern Air Warfare

In an era characterised by rapid technological progress, air combat is undergoing a fundamental transformation. The convergence of swarm drones, artificial intelligence (AI), machine...

Lip Service Nationalism: Are Politicians Exploiting Patriotism for Votes?

The timeless Chetwoode Motto of the Indian Military Academy, "The safety, honour, and welfare of your country come first, always and every time. The honour,...

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Bold Promises, No Prototype: What’s Really Happening With the Il-276

Recently, claims have reemerged suggesting that the Il-276 medium...

IndiGo’s Crew Crisis and the Aviation Deathtrap: A Governance Failure

India’s aviation sector is no stranger to drama, but...