Month: December 2020

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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The Shershah of Kargil: A Twin Brother’s Tribute​

The Shershah of Kargil: A Twin Brother’s Tribute​

Even now, when Vishal Batra steps onto the icy peaks of Kargil, the words ‘Yeh Dil Maange More’ reverberate 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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Gallant Garuds in Hajin – Op Chandergeer

Gallant Garuds in Hajin – Op Chandergeer

The Garuds were raised as a commando force within the Indian Air Force, to add to airbase security, and also
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Death Defying Bear Hug: Maj (Dr) L Jyotin Singh, Ac

Death Defying Bear Hug: Maj (Dr) L Jyotin Singh, Ac

In this article, Lt Col L Manongba Singh narrates the story of a young martyr from Manipur, who was trained
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