India, Aug. 7 -- Former Army Chief Gen Nirmal Vij's book, 'Alone in the Ring: Decision-making in Critical Times,' offers a candid insider's view into pivotal moments in India's defence history - ranging from Kargil and Op Parakram to the fencing of the LoC and the origins of the Cold Start Doctrine

Former Army Chief Nirmal Vij's book Alone in the Ring: Decision-making in Critical Times was released earlier this year by former Army Chief Gen VN Sharma to a packed house. Several former Army Chiefs, like Gen Mukund Naravane - whose own book Four Stars of Destiny has been quarantined and is currently under review by the Ministry of Defence for nearly two years after publishers released revealing excerpts on decision-making during Operation S...