Category: Heroes

SHIKHA PANDEY – THE AIR WARRIOR ON THE PITCH

SHIKHA PANDEY – THE AIR WARRIOR ON THE PITCH

The Indian Air Force (IAF) too has given wings to talented sportspersons, Junior Warrant Officer (JWO) Abdulla Aboobacker and JWO
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TIRANGA ATOP 28 HIGHEST POINTS / PEAKS

TIRANGA ATOP 28 HIGHEST POINTS / PEAKS

‘Har Shikhar Tiranga’, an audacious and patriotic expedition, aspired to hoist the Indian national flag on the highest peak or
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82 MARATHONS IN 82 CONSECUTIVE DAYS – HERCULEAN FEAT INDEED

82 MARATHONS IN 82 CONSECUTIVE DAYS – HERCULEAN FEAT INDEED

         In our January issue this year, we had covered adventure activities in the Armed Forces, and
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THE BATALIK BATTLES – KIRANTIS CLEAR THE RIDGES

THE BATALIK BATTLES – KIRANTIS CLEAR THE RIDGES

Operation Vijay 1999 in the Kargil - Drass Sector was reported extensively on Indian media; fought on rugged mountains, against
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“NACHI EJECTING” – AND DROPPING AMIDST THE ENEMY

“NACHI EJECTING” – AND DROPPING AMIDST THE ENEMY

Group Captain Kambhampati Nachiketa, VM (then Flight Lieutenant Nachiketa) was carrying out an airstrike on Pakistani positions in the Batalik sector on 27
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NISHCHAY KAR APNI JEET KARUN – 8 SIKH ON TIGER HILL

NISHCHAY KAR APNI JEET KARUN – 8 SIKH ON TIGER HILL

The Battle of Tiger Hill was the final nail in the coffin for Pakistani troops in the Drass Sector, and the
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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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JASWANT HOLDS THE FORT – JASWANT GARH

JASWANT HOLDS THE FORT – JASWANT GARH

On the road that connects Tawang with the rest of the country, some 10000 feet above sea level in the
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GUNNERS’ GRIT AT GURUNG HILL

GUNNERS’ GRIT AT GURUNG HILL

When hundreds of Chinese soldiers are attacking your platoon in waves, mere infantry rifles, grenades or infantry mortars will not
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GOLDEN GLOBE RACE – TOMY’S GRIT, GUTS AND RESILIENCE

GOLDEN GLOBE RACE – TOMY’S GRIT, GUTS AND RESILIENCE

         On 29 April 2023, an Indian quietly made history as he re-entered the French port of
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