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Mission R&AW

Written by: R.K. Yadav
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Mission R&AW: India's Secret Services Unravelled by R.K. Yadav provides an in-depth look at India's intelligence agencies, particularly R&AW. It traces the origins of India's intelligence from the British-era "Thuggi and Dacoity" department to its transformation into R&AW under the leadership of R.N. Kao. This audiobook uncovers the pivotal moments in India's security history, including the liberation of Bangladesh and strategic moves against China, all while providing an inside perspective on the workings of Indian espionage.

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At first, the book seemed like a straightforward chronicle of events and personalities. But as it progressed, the excessive detail and lack of restraint made it increasingly tedious. I eventually saw it more as a reference work on India and its neighbors than an engaging read. The final chapter, however, significantly diminished the book for me. While Ajit Doval is rightly admired for his patriotism, brilliance, and service, the author’s admiration crosses into outright sycophancy. In doing so, he appears unfairly critical of Narendra Modi and S. Jaishankar, implying that India’s diplomatic and strategic successes were solely Doval’s achievements—a simplistic and unconvincing claim. The author also mocks Modi’s early peace initiatives with Pakistan and China as failures. I disagree. Those efforts reflected statesmanship, and when they were not reciprocated, they strengthened the justification for India’s later hardline responses. Attributing such decisions almost entirely to Doval ignores the collective nature of governance, political leadership, and military strategy. As for the reading or narration of the book, the less said the better. It is lifeless, riddled with errors, and at times actively discourages the listener from continuing. The publishers would do well to employ professional narrators in future productions, even if it means charging more for the audiobook version. Finally, the sheer length of the book also contributes significantly to its downfall. A tighter, more disciplined work would have been far more impactful.

Boring, Boundless and Banal

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