After Buddha achieved nirvana at Gaya, he came to Sarnath and found his five disciples who had earlier abandoned him and preached his first sermon to them. Later his preachings were represented on the Ashoka pillar by King Ashoka, thereby promulgating the Dhamma- Chakka ( in Pali ) or Dharmachakra. The
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Reply to the Veterans supporting ‘Not in my name’ campaign
Dear Veterans, I am a citizen of India and the wife of a veteran. Sharing some thoughts that came to my mind after reading your letter. You are ‘not affiliated with any single political party‘ but I am not affiliated with ANY political party. Your commitment is only to the
Why did my tweets on the truth of OROP rattle many?
I am the proud wife of an Army Officer. The recent developments surrounding the OROP issue has forced me to speak up. This is my story. Last few days have seen a lot of activity on the political front as two most incompetent politicians of India try to find ways
The Hypocrisy of the Congress on Army Suppression
Lt Gen Bipin Rawat has been announced as the next army chief succeeding Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag. Gen Rawat has been chosen from a pool of five senior most officers. All are equally competent, decorated, honest, and have served the motherland with equal passion. Congress and Left parties are trying
Murder of a soldier by media hounds
Decades ago I read The Fourth Estate, an interesting novel by Jeffery Archer. The book is about two media barons who do everything to be successful. The level of competition surpasses all ethical norms and in order to outdo each other, they cross all limits. To get that extra edge