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India’s embassy in Spain hosts book launch on anti-terror strategy by diaspora author

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31.07.2025

India’s Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh Patnaik, met with Indian author and entrepreneur Roshan Bhondekar earlier this week at the Embassy of India in Madrid. The meeting, held in the presence of Bhondekar’s spouse, Dr. Sahra Ardah, marked the presentation of Bhondekar’s recently released book, The Fire of Sindoor.

The book, published by Write India (Ahmedabad), explores India’s response to terrorism through a narrative centered on Operation Sindoor. Described over internet as a blend of policy analysis, documentation, and human stories, the work aims to contextualize the country’s internal security measures within a broader strategic framework.

Ambassador Patnaik received the book with interest, acknowledged the research effort behind it, and conveyed his good wishes for its success among readers and researchers alike. He also welcomed Bhondekar’s initiative to donate proceeds from the book to Indian NGOs supporting orphaned children.

According to Bhondekar, The Fire of Sindoor coauthored with Niloy Chattaraj was written and incorporates interviews with media experts, public records, and first-person accounts of those affected by conflict—including military personnel, intelligence officers, and civilians. “The book is an attempt to........

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