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Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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Dissecting the BSF chief’s claim that demographic changes are behind force’s extended jurisdiction
The decision to enhance the jurisdiction of the paramilitary outfit from 15 km from the border to 50 km makes little sense.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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Chhattisgarh Maoist ambush shows leadership failure – both by security forces and the government
The CRPF continues to repeat the same mistakes, without learning from the past. Politicians continue to mouth platitudes.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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The tragedy of Pulwama: One year on, the systemic flaws that allowed the attack have not been fixed
The most glaring failure was that of the Intelligence agencies.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
Trending
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How the East India Company tried to use paintings to lionise Robert Clive – and failed
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Even a train tragedy in India is being blamed on Muslims online
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Fitness watch: How muscle memory helps you get back into shape after a break
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Is it better to lose weight slowly or quickly? Here’s what researchers say
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Arrested, acquitted: Jigna Vora recounts her trauma after being accused in journalist J Dey’s murder
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Indian Police actions against protestors show that it acts like a colonial force – not a service
Reforms in the training process of new recruits are urgently needed.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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If India’s police don’t feel safe, how will they protect the public?
Reform is essential. It must start at the top.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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Killing of BSF jawan by Bangladesh troops is an aberration – but points to lacunae India must fix
India must ensure that its troops know the border like the back of their hands, and also develop soft skills to defuse tension.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
Video
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Watch: Stunning videos of the strawberry full moon from different parts of the world
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Odisha train crash: From residents to NCC cadets, blood donors line up to help victims
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‘This is a safe, celebratory space for you’: Taylor Swift’s Pride month message during US concert
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Watch: Aerial view of restoration work underway at site of Odisha train accident
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Eco India: Why is India struggling to get rid of its thermocol waste
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CRPF woman won prize for fiery speech in human rights debate – but why are rights being debated?
How could the National Human Rights panel organise an event at which it allowed such acerbic condemnation of the very principals it is mandated to protect?
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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To reduce India’s high traffic deaths, steep fines are essential – but so is driver education
Indians must understand that human life is too precious to squander because of carelessness.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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India’s armed forces are losing their political neutrality – putting national security at risk
Military leaders and politicians must act quickly to stem the slide.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
The Reel
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Tigmanshu Dhulia on Irrfan: ‘His observation of life was very surgical, very meticulous’
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Start the week with a film: ‘Charlie’s Country’ is a powerful portrait of defiance
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‘Scoop’ review: A flat view of a highly irregular case of police overreach
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‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ review: Duck-and-dive comedy is a hit-and-miss affair
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‘School of Lies’ review: An overloaded saga of secrets and trauma
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Opinion: CRPF’s poor training was partly to blame for the heavy casualty count of Pulwama attack
The lackadaisical attitude of Indian Police Service officers leading central armed forces is a key reason why training is accorded low priority.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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Pulwama attack: Punitive action by India must begin at home – against negligent officials
The attack that killed 40 CRPF men was the result of monumental failures by the political leadership and security officers on the ground.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
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To keep India safe, BSF must get leaders from its own ranks – not the IPS
Adverse service conditions, lack of leadership and faulty policies hobble the world’s largest border force.
Sanjiv Krishan Sood
The Field
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Football: Striker Karim Benzema set to depart Real Madrid after 14 years - 'End of an era’
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ISSF Junior World Cup: Abhinav Shaw, Gautami Bhanot win gold in 10m air rifle mixed team in Suhl
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WTC Final: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of Oval Test; Michael Neser brought in as replacement
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Wrestling: Ravi Kumar Dahiya pulls out of Bishkek Ranking series with knee injury
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ISSF Junior World Cup: Sainyam wins gold in women’s 10m air pistol event in Suhl