| Publisher |
Prabhat Prakashan |
| Publication Year |
2016 |
| ISBN-13 |
9788184301120 |
| ISBN-10 |
9788184301120 |
| Binding |
Hardcover |
| Number of Pages |
240 Pages |
| Language |
(English) |
| Dimensions (Cms) |
20 x 14 x 2 |
| Weight (grms) |
420 |
| Subject |
Military History |
Scribe in the journalistic circles of Uttarakhand and Delhi. The author has meticulously dealt with the topics he chose to work upon and produced writings which are of great stimulant value to a productive mind and anyone who wants to know the twists and turns in the contemporary history of the modern Indian state. Here one finds pieces on individuals as diverse as Surjit Singh barnala, field marshal Sam Manekshaw, Prakash Narayan, Morarji Desai and Nani palkhivala—all described in a matter befitting a work of this nature. The author does not fail to pull his punches while dealing with themes like the controversial Siachen glacier, a historical analysis of the indo-china dispute as well as various personal narratives which will undoubtedly appeal to the perceptive reader. Various historic personalities are dealt with at a one to one level. The characteristics of Morarji Desai known for his forthright views, the humility of Nani Palkhivala, the clan of Sam Manekshaw who was a born charmer, to mention a few. The writer has also reviewed a large number of books critically and his specialisations have been defence affairs and politics affecting the sub-continent among a multiplicity of subjects.
Arvindar Singh
Arvindar Singh was born in 1964. He has had a brilliant scholastic record and has done a Master‘s in History. Since 1989 he has made his mark in the field of business where he has excelled on many fronts. Writing however, has been a passion with him. He has been writing for a variety of subjects as diverse as Sino-Indian relations, problems with Pakistan, the non-fulfilment of the fundamentals of our body politic and the pen pictures of various historical figures to mention a few. In-depth interviewing and reviewing a multifarious number of books and publications has been a forte with him. He has written extensively for the ‘United Services Institution of India Journal’ and ‘Defence Watch’ apart from the local press at Dehradun. In 1994 he wrote a full length biography on the former Prime Minister Morarji Desai during his birth centenary year. Singh has also contributed significantly to the book entitled ‘Nani Palkhivala: A Role Model’ which was a tribute to the great constitutional pundit. He is fond of activities like trekking, long distance motor driving and is a widely travelled person in India and abroad. An ardent swimmer, physical exercise and yoga enthusiast he believes in living a full life in every way.
Arvindar Singh
Prabhat Prakashan