Delighted to announce that my book ‘#GeneralBrasstacks : The #SundarjiStory’ (@PenguinIndia ) is published and now available for purchase on online platforms (Amazon.in) and bookstores. Years of research, travel, meeting sources, archives, writing, editing…finally makes it to print - a definitive #biography of arguably the most influential #Military #leader in India’s recent history. A legacy both celebrated and debated. Who was General #Sundarji? What was his link with #MahatmaGandhi? How did he influence Prime Ministers #RajivGandhi & #IndiraGandhi? What was his role in the controversial #Bofors deal ? Thanks to my publishers for work on the book - @PenguinIndia and @mileeashwarya @sorcerical @kan_writersside

Indian Express and the discussion on my book General Brasstacks: The Sundarji Story at @kslitfest To set right the context, it was the failure of the government, administration and the state machinery in allowing Bhindranwale to amass weapons and armed militants inside a religious shrine. More than Sundarji’s impulsive call on Bluestar, it was the govt’s fault in allowing the situation to come to such a pass. They had no clue on how to tackle him. If you haven’t read the book yet, it’s available in stores and on Amazon - amzn.in/d/05emRPv6 @kan_writersside @PenguinIndia @probirpaymate @vvsays @tommygun28 @rhinohistorian

Look forward to a riveting session today with @VishnuNDTV on his book ‘The Sky Warriors’ @kslitfest - 1630 hrs, Kasauli Club. Vishnu has spoken to several pilots and soldiers involved in #OpSindoor and the book is ample proof of the conversations that bring out stories of the men and women who were involved on the frontlines! Took me less than 88 hours to read this exhilarating account of Op Sindoor. Join us if you are in Chandigarh or Kasauli today! @vvssays @nikhapte @probirpaymate @srikantkesnur @ShivAroor

Was General Sundarji venerated or vilified? Debated or Celebrated? India’s most influential ? Let’s find out. Join us for an exciting morning at @kslitfest in Kasauli. @sunetrac joins me in discussing General Sundarji and the turbulent times from the book General Brasstacks. - at 1030 am, Sunday, 25 Oct. #generalbrasstacks #sundarji @PenguinIndia @mileeashwarya @kan_writersside @nikhapte @probirpaymate @JoBeingjoe @jyotsnamohan @srikantkesnur @schahm

The Sundarji Story goes to the hills. Join me on 25 Oct at @kslitfest Kasauli for a crackling session on India’s most unconventional and influential military chief ! Is Sundarji most ‘Celebrated or Debated’ ? Come and find out. If you haven’t read yet, General Brasstacks: The Sundarji Story now available on ‘The Great Indian sale’ - amzn.in/d/0iNObeu5 #brasstacks #books #nonfiction #biography #indianarmy #sundarji

The Sundarji Story goes to the hills. Join me on 25 Oct at @kslitfest Kasauli for a crackling session on India’s most unconventional and influential military chief ! Is Sundarji most ‘Celebrated or Debated’ ? Come and find out. If you haven’t read yet, General Brasstacks: The Sundarji Story now available on ‘The Great Indian sale’ - amzn.in/d/0iNObeu5 #brasstacks #books #nonfiction #biography #indianarmy #sundarji @vvssays @PenguinIndia #kasauli

What are the triggers for historic events ? Most go unnoticed. Join me on ‘WHEN THE WORLD CHANGES IN A SINGLE MOMENT’ — a journey into the moments we almost forgot, but which changed everything. Changed the World! This Sunday, 11 Oct at 1pm at The British Brewing Company (BBC) in Lower Parel, Mumbai. Register on - lnkd.in/dUy-4Jjy *** history’s greatest turning points didn’t look important when they happened - A wrong turn in Sarajevo. A tennis court in Kohima. A Himalayan pass at Nathu La. A bluff between two generals. What’s common among them ? #generalbrasstacks @soi_ind #watershed1967 @kan_writersside #storytelling

Look forward to speaking at one of my favourite places. Kasauli ! 22-25 Oct. ‘The Sundarji Story’ travels to the hills. Join us for a rollicking ride with General Brasstacks! See you soon at @kslitfest If you haven’t read yet, General Brasstacks is available on amzn.in/d/0bBCjr7G @HISTORY @vvssays @probirpaymate @schahm @srikantkesnur @nikhapte #sundarji #general #brasstacks #indianarmy

Celebrating an assassination shows an utter lack of class! That, when the PM paid his respects to the father of the nation on 02 Oct. These guys are a completely confused bunch of half literates and morons to be putting such videos! Abominable!

‘Gandhiji and Sundarji: Two Lives and a Connect’ On 2nd October, a poignant walk down memory lane, through the pages of General Brasstacks: The Sundarji Story. Two remarkable lives. Two different journeys. Turn the pages. Discover the connect. Here’s the link to General Brasstacks if you haven’t read yet. Amazon - amzn.in/d/0c1Rdurt #GeneralBrasstacks #TheSundarjiStory #GandhiJayanti #MahatmaGandhi #GeneralSundarji instagram.com/reel/Dd_hSetuP…

02 Oct. Gandhi Jayanti. My column from sometime ago - ‘The Mahatma and the Military: Slender was the Difference’ In this age when military strategy is a key instrument of policy in international affairs, is Mahatma Gandhi relevant? Did the apostle of non-violence justify the use of military force? 1948: the state of Kashmir hangs in balance. Pakistani raiders, backed by its army, sweep through defences of Hari Singh, the Maharaja of Kashmir. Hari Singh asked for India’s help. Colonel LP Sen receives orders to fly to Srinagar and take over 161 brigade in defence of the valley. Before he was to leave, he went to meet Mahatma Gandhi, briefing him on the job at hand. “You’re going in to protect innocent people, and to save them from suffering and their property from destruction. To achieve that you must naturally make full use of every means at your disposal.” - said Gandhi A few months later, Gandhi was assassinated. firstpost.com/opinion-news-e… #mahatmagandhi #gandhi #india #freedom #02Oct