Good observations Kanchan . But only observations ( Drishti, Helplessness ).
The history of Indian Armies , whether ancient , middle or modern , has been pathetic ( not patriatic ). One Alexander , one Ghazanawi , a few Taimores , Changezes could undo all our divinitive might as frequently as they could . We proved our partriotism by serving British army , trying to help Germans and Japanese whereever possible .
In spite of our Nukes , Generals , Hawks and mighty Navy we never could get back what Pakistan , Chaina and even Refugees took away from us .
What therefore , is this hue and cry for Sixteen F-16s or Eighteen F-18 . Have these arm traders ( twisters ) not helped Bush during his election ? Should they not get the return now ? Is it not the latest Marketing strategy , the Outsourcing ? Aquire the Arms and Sell it friends at Premium to ......