Col Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) I clearly recollect the story of 20 October, 1962, when early morning at 0500 AM, when 150 Chinese Artillery guns roared and about 1000 rounds landed on my southern bank and at Dhola ridge - River Nam Ka Chu My name is Nam Ka Chu, my orig … [Read more...] about Indo-China War, 1962: Tears of River Nam Ka Chu
India United Arab Emirates Relations
Col Alok Mathur, SM As the West Asia burns under blockades by Iran and USA since 28 feb 2026 and World logistics supply chain remain disrupted, Oil prices are spiralling, Indian PM has decided to go across the Arabian sea and visit UAE, which he termed as his second home … [Read more...] about India United Arab Emirates Relations
Sunset of the Red Corridor
Col Alok Mathur, SM (Veteran) A Naxal Camp in the Forests 31 March, 2026, was the last sunset in the fortress of the Red corridor. The philosophy of Naxalism, which was conceived in 1967 in West Bengal and infested 12 States of the Indian Union, covering 232 districts … [Read more...] about Sunset of the Red Corridor
Operation True Promise (Va’de-Ye-Sa’deq)
Col. Alok Mathur, SM (Retd) Persian Gulf, a beautiful calm aqua blue sea shore in West Asia, richest in oil reserves, has suddenly turned red hot with hundreds of warplanes/ drones /missiles flying overhead since 27/28 February 2026 midnight. Iran has suffered massive … [Read more...] about Operation True Promise (Va’de-Ye-Sa’deq)
Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal: An timely, amicable solution will benefit all stakeholders
Col Alok Mathur, SM (retd) Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal (SYL) is a hydro project that was to connec two major rivers namely Sutlej and Yamuna. It was proposed to originate from eastern side of Sutlej between Nangal Dam and Ropar head-works in Punjab. The point of origin is was … [Read more...] about Sutlej Yamuna Link Canal: An timely, amicable solution will benefit all stakeholders