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Browse Nitin Sathe articles and reading introductions on defence, leadership, SSB awareness, crisis management and the human stories within military history.
Articles & stories
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Defence & Military Affairs
Air power, aviation, operational coordination and changing military questions.
Explore defence writingLeadership & Human Performance
Judgement, responsibility, teams and resilience through the lens of service experience.
Explore leadershipSSB & Youth
Self-awareness, character and informed choices for young people.
Explore SSB & youthDisaster & Crisis Management
Coordination, recovery and learning from the Car Nicobar experience.
Explore crisis themesMilitary History & Human Stories
Veteran voices, remembrance and the people behind events.
Explore military historyResearch & other publications
Approaching Transboundary Perspectives on Water in South Asia from a Security Perspective
An open-access academic chapter on water and security in South Asia, published in Shifting Lands, Flowing Waters, pages 101–115. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-96-7691-0_6.
View publication record ↗Approaching Trans-Boundary Perspectives on Water in South Asia from a Security Perspective
The 2021 conference-era paper and proceedings record on transboundary water and security. A related chapter was published by Springer in 2026.
View publication record ↗PIPPER ON TARGET — FIRE!
Published magazine feature, pages 42–45, on Mi-35 operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A public online edition is not currently linked here.
Helicopter Saga of the Indian Air Force
A chapter credited to Nitin Sathe in Indian Air Force in its Centennial Decade, edited by Anil Golani and Swaim Prakash Singh. The link opens the published book’s listing.
View publication record ↗Joint Asset
Nitin Sathe’s article on attack-helicopter operational control and joint-service arrangements, published by FORCE India.
View publication record ↗Learning from Disasters-tsunami of 2004
A LinkedIn article dated 9 May 2020 is listed on Nitin Sathe’s public profile. This link opens the profile; a direct article permalink is not yet available.
View publication record ↗Three Rediff 1971 War features reprinted in AFVOA CV2 02/2021
A newsletter republication of three existing Rediff 1971-war features, pages 99–112. These are reprints rather than additional original articles.
View publication record ↗The IAF’s role in routing Pakistan at Laungewala
An account of the Indian Air Force’s contribution to the 1971 Battle of Longewala. The article credits Nitin Sathe in its text.
Read in The Tribune ↗Career guidance & public Q&A
These twelve public answers date from 2023. They are historical advice, not current eligibility rules or a present-day endorsement of a coaching provider. Check current official recruitment and examination notices.
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Is SSB coaching essential?
Understanding test format and avoiding coaching shortcuts.
Read the original Q&A ↗How to prepare for NDA after Class 10
Official syllabus, fitness and general awareness.
Read the original Q&A ↗Women entering defence after physiotherapy training
Graduate entry and specialised vacancies.
Read the original Q&A ↗NDA application for Class 12 PCM student
Preparing for NDA written examination.
Read the original Q&A ↗Choosing SSB coaching responsibly
Understanding SSB rather than shortcuts.
Read the original Q&A ↗SSB institute guidance after AFCAT screening
Follow-up to SSB coaching query.
Read the original Q&A ↗Career in armed forces from Class 10
Fitness, examination and reading preparation.
Read the original Q&A ↗Options for a daughter to become a commercial pilot
Pilot training, licensing and professional fitness.
Read the original Q&A ↗English preparation for IAF and SSB applicant
Spoken and written communication preparation.
Read the original Q&A ↗UPSC career choice and uncertainty
Self-assessment and career counselling.
Read the original Q&A ↗Mid-career HR role transition
Changing roles after long HR/admin career.
Read the original Q&A ↗Career advancement in established corporate role
Proactive effort and career progression.
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