Recently, the chairman of a flourishing corporate house sparked a controversy regarding work life balance by advocating hour work weeks. In a video that went viral on social media, he rooted for work on Sundays too. Interestingly, he went on to remark as to what all one does sitting at home except staring at your wife or the other way around?
I got reminded of our nascent days in the army. It was and we were undergoing young officers YO course at our alma mater at Ahmednagar. This course is a mandatory course for all commissioned officers. After the technical phases that covered aspects of a tank as a war machine, we were now in our final leg of tactical phase to learn the nuances of a tank battle. A peep, which is discreet in nature and carried out in oblique and secretive fashion to get to know the position, strength and possible intent of the enemy.
A look is more broad based and involves use of multiple surveillance means to plan our tactics in the wake of information gathered after a peep. And finally, there is the stare which places us at a position of dominance vis a vis the enemy and this battle winning condition is achieved after an effective peep and a look.
As luck would have it, just the other day, we had a chance meeting with the raconteur instructor, now a smart veteran and an accomplished golfer. However, he could have limited this activity of staring as not one-way only, since the husbands are not brave enough to indulge in it.
I am sure his better half would have given him a taste of this misdemeanour on his part. By Col Avnish Sharma retd. Share Via. See Less. Whatsapp Twitter Facebook Linkedin. Sign In. Edit Profile. Your Subscription Plan. Renew Subscription. Manage Subscription. Saved Articles. My Reads. Sign out. World News. HT Premium. Elections HT Insight.
