Kautilya

All You Need to Know About Goa Liberation Day

Indian troops reclaimed the Goan territory with little to no resistance and forced General Manuel Antonio Vassalo e Silva to sign the certificate of surrender, thus ending 451 years of the exploitative rule of the Portuguese over the territory on December 19, 1961. As the country’s smallest state enters its 58th year of liberation, it remains a blend of the cultures of Portugal while retaining a distinctive position of his own.

Frogmen Choose Sunderbans to Train for Special Ops

Marine commandos (Marcos) are now using the hostile terrain of the world’s largest mangroves for training. In the past, there were mere assault landings on the beaches. Now, the Navy’s Special Forces are setting up camps on uninhabited islands to hone survival skills and practise intervention techniques.

Shiva and Parvati – Symbol of Love

I am capable of seeing the truth. That you allow me to see you fully, without judgment, tells me that I have become trustworthy. Thus you become the mirror, the Parvati darpan, that reflects who I am. You help me discover myself. You become my Saraswati. You reveal the true meaning of ‘darshan’. In joy, I dance. I become Nataraj.

India and Canada: A Changing Partnership

As market economies, India and Canada have a mutual familiarity; from technology to investment, there are natural synergies. Yet, there is more than that to this balance sheet. The value systems that we embed in our economic decisions — the deep commitment to transparency and market principles in our dealings — have an incalculable implication that must never be forgotten.