Day: December 24, 2020

An Honourable Career

An Honourable Career

Many young persons have a high opinion of the Armed Forces, but not many consider the Forces as a suitable
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India’s Special Forces – Fearless and Fierce

India’s Special Forces – Fearless and Fierce

There have been several restructuring steps taken in the last couple of years to make the Indian Armed Forces more
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The Meghdoot Force – Genesis of Indian Special Forces (SF)

The Meghdoot Force – Genesis of Indian Special Forces (SF)

An extremely interesting narrative of actions behind enemy lines in the Poonch and Akhnoor Sectors in 1965 Indo- Pak War.
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The Parachute Regiment Training Centre (PRTC)

The Parachute Regiment Training Centre (PRTC)

The history of the Parachute Regiment is adequately documented in Mr K C Praval’s book India's Paratroopers: A History of the Parachute
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Untapped Talent

Untapped Talent

The author highlights that Armed Forces spouses are a reservoir of professional skills and capabilities which can be harnessed in
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Personal Financial Management Imperatives

Personal Financial Management Imperatives

Money matters are extremely important to the salaried class, who have to plan to run the household and manage expenses,
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Gorkhas Gup Shup: John Masters Revisited

Gorkhas Gup Shup: John Masters Revisited

In the Armed Forces, there are many personnel whose elders have also been a part of the Armed Forces. The
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An  Army  Mother’s  Unrequited Hope

An Army Mother’s Unrequited Hope

An emotive account of hope amidst pain and despair, borne with fortitude and dignity by an elderly Army couple, who
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The First Raid by the Meghdoot Force

The First Raid by the Meghdoot Force

In any conflict, the first action for a unit is the most crucial, as it sets the tone for subsequent
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Combating Covid-19

Combating Covid-19

What unusual symptoms of COVID-19 should I watch out for?Colds, cough, fever and respiratory issues are spoken about, but there
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