Articles by Rahul Singh
Sexist slur in uniform: Barrage of missiles
A day after Hindustan Times carried an exclusive interview with Army Vice Chief Lt Gen S Pattabhiraman in which he said "comfort levels with lady officers were low" and the force "could do without them," the controversy assumed a political dimension with senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj demanding the officer's suspension.
Published on Jun 19, 2006 11:34 AM IST
None | Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Sexist slur in uniform: Barrage of missiles
A day after Hindustan Times carried an exclusive interview with Army Vice-Chief Lt Gen S Pattabhiraman in which he said "comfort levels with lady officers were low" and the force "could do without them," the controversy assumed a political dimension with senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj demanding the officer's suspension.
Published on Jun 19, 2006 01:44 AM IST
None | Rahul Singh, New Delhi
'No Barbie dolls in the bunker'
Payal Mehta hopes to pack in some ?glamour? into her life and so, wants to join the army. Here?s some advice for the 21-year-old: it's best she looks for an alternative career.
Published on Jun 17, 2006 01:53 AM IST
None | Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Army can do without women
AT A time when the Army is suffering from a serious shortage of officers and recruitment of women is at an all-time high, Army vice-chief Lt Gen S. Pattabhiraman has said that the force could well do without its women officers.
Published on Jun 17, 2006 01:16 AM IST
None | Rahul Singh, New Delhi
'Army can do without women'
Vice-Chief's assertion comes at a time when Indian Army is facing dearth of officers, reports Rahul Singh.
Updated on Jun 17, 2006 10:09 AM IST
None | Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Private hospitals milk Army scheme
A health scheme for ex-servicemen launched in 2003 is under the scanner for funds misuse, reports Rahul Singh.
Updated on Jun 11, 2006 02:45 AM IST
None | Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Women on top in peace force
There's just a handful of them but the Army's women peacekeeping troops stationed in some of the most dangerous conflict zones around the globe are doing a truly remarkable job.
Published on Jun 07, 2006 02:35 AM IST
None | Rahul Singh, New Delhi
!Viva pop. psychology!
India has to look at Mexico to make a real difference in population control, writes Rahul Singh.
Published on Apr 04, 2006 02:11 AM IST
None | Rahul Singh