Category: Heroes

PIPPER ON TARGET – FIRE!

PIPPER ON TARGET – FIRE!

Attack Helicopters were the most potent combat element during the operations against Armed Rebel Groups, who wanted to take control
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ONUC IN KATANGA CONGO – 1961

ONUC IN KATANGA CONGO – 1961

In this tribute to Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria, PVC (Posthumous), Brigadier CB Khanduri of the same unit, namely 3/1 Gorkha
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GOMA UNDER ATTACK: NORTH KIVU BRIGADE HALTS THE REBELS

GOMA UNDER ATTACK: NORTH KIVU BRIGADE HALTS THE REBELS

This article is a tribute to Late General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, Chief of Defence Staff
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COLONEL V VASANTH, AC: SAGA OF RAW COURAGE AND STERLING LEADERSHIP

COLONEL V VASANTH, AC: SAGA OF RAW COURAGE AND STERLING LEADERSHIP

Neutralizing terrorists hiding in jungles is an extremely challenging task, where they have the first burst advantage at close range.
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OPERATION ZUNRESHI

OPERATION ZUNRESHI

Precise, realtime and actionable intelligence is the key to successful neutralization of terrorists. And the ability to locate hideouts of
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THE RATO KHUKRI (Blooded Khukri)

THE RATO KHUKRI (Blooded Khukri)

Infiltration of terrorists into J&K has been a constant design of the Pakistani agencies, and they have often used extremely
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OPERATION KUNJ BIHARI – An encounter at Kadampokpi Khunao

OPERATION KUNJ BIHARI – An encounter at Kadampokpi Khunao

In live firing situations, situational awareness is never perfect. Actions are dynamic, with terrorists numbers and positions unclear – and
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JOSH OF A CHAMPION – SUBEDAR NEERAJ CHOPRA, VSM ONLINE

JOSH OF A CHAMPION – SUBEDAR NEERAJ CHOPRA, VSM ONLINE

Subedar Neeraj Chopra, VSM was propelled to fame in the Tokyo Olympics, and became India’s golden athlete and an iconic
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‘SIMPLY FLY’ – A ZOOM CHAT WITH CAPTAIN GR GOPINATH

‘SIMPLY FLY’ – A ZOOM CHAT WITH CAPTAIN GR GOPINATH

It’s easy to see why Captain Gopinath was destined to be a legend of sorts. Before I embarked on my
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THE NIGHT BEFORE OUR HERO DIED : A TRUE STORY

THE NIGHT BEFORE OUR HERO DIED : A TRUE STORY

The death of colleagues during operations has an emotive impact, and a short tryst with a soldier prior to his
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Shri Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for addition of three lakh cadet vacancies in the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
This expansion will cater to the increasing demand for NCC from educational institutions. From just 20,000 cadets in 1948,
the NCC will now have a sanctioned strength of 20 lakh cadets on its rolls making it the largest uniformed youth organisation of the world.