PinnedAlok AsthanaGreat news for Hindus. Someone is here to carry out much need social reforms for them.I just read in the Satya Hindi news that the Protem speaker of Vidhan Sabha (legislative assembly) of Madhya Pradesh state of India, Sri…4 min read·Nov 20, 2020----
Alok AsthanaTime to Dance with the SoldierThis is from a retired combat soldier of India, for Indians. Is from my new book — The Red Pill on India and the Indian Army 2023 — on…9 min read·Feb 6, 2023--1--1
Alok AsthanaAre you in awe of your Prime Minister?Are you in awe of your prime minister and feel a compulsion or desire to ‘respect’ him or her? If you live in an election-based democracy…2 min read·Feb 5, 2023----
Alok AsthanaThe ability of Indian Armed Forces to act impartially during internal unrest is reducingThe relationship between the armed forces and their political masters is a matter of great importance to the state. Too lax a control may…8 min read·Dec 11, 2022----
Alok AsthanaSeparating Substance from Glitter in performance of two critical institutions of IndiaWe citizens, who are to vote for the central governments in the next 18 months, must make time to assess the…6 min read·Nov 14, 2022----
Alok AsthanaWhen the Indian Government and Military say they are ready for China, are they telling the truth?The year 2024, just 14 months from now, is likely to be pivotal in India's history. In the book The Last War , military historian…8 min read·Nov 11, 2022----
Alok AsthanaIt's not about evil political parties, but evil citizensFor a long time, we Indians have blamed political parties, particularly the BJP, for resorting to the politics of hate and pettiness. It's…4 min read·Nov 11, 2022----
Alok AsthanaGallantry awards serve no purpose, and sometimes the wrong purposeI will tell you why gallantry awards in the armed forces and the police make no sense. They are unfair and do not serve the purpose they…3 min read·Nov 7, 2022----
Alok AsthanaMY CONSCIOUSNESS OR MY DUTY TO MY FAMILYIt all started with my receiving a message from a friend, informing me that National Investigative Agency (NIA) will have a footprint in…3 min read·Nov 7, 2022----
Alok AsthanaThe flawed recruitment scheme for India’s Armed Forces — AgnipathThe formal announcement of the new recruitment scheme for the armed forces, the Agnipath ( the chariot of fire) , has set havoc in motion…7 min read·Jun 18, 2022----