Category: NOSTALGIA

FIRST BOOTS  IN  LADAKH: THE LEHDETT

FIRST BOOTS  IN  LADAKH: THE LEHDETT

        As winter froze movement across the passes in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in December 1947, vast
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REMINISCENCES OF A BRAVEHEART – MEHAR TO THE RESCUE

REMINISCENCES OF A BRAVEHEART – MEHAR TO THE RESCUE

        Few names in the Indian Air Force (IAF) evoke such awe and inspiration as the mention
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THE BRILLIANT LIEUTENANT GENERAL J F R JACOB, PVSM

THE BRILLIANT LIEUTENANT GENERAL J F R JACOB, PVSM

AS I KNEW THE GOOD MAN AND GIFTED SOLDIER         Lieutenant General JFR Jacob was the critical
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LIEUTENANT GENERAL HANUT SINGH, PVSM, MVC – A SOLDIER-SAINT

LIEUTENANT GENERAL HANUT SINGH, PVSM, MVC – A SOLDIER-SAINT

        In our epics and in many stories the world over, righteousness has triumphed over evil in
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THE LEGENDARY SAM MANEKSHAW

THE LEGENDARY SAM MANEKSHAW

        When you think of Titans in the Indian Military, Manekshaw’s name is the first name which
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FIELD MARSHAL K M CARIAPPA – MY FATHER

FIELD MARSHAL K M CARIAPPA – MY FATHER

       Any list of iconic military leaders of the Indian Army would undoubtedly have to include Field Marshal
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THE SARANG STORY

THE SARANG STORY

Aerobatic Displays are not just an aero sports activity, but is the epitome of professional skills and precision coordination, requiring
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MANIPUR PARIKRAMA: A JUNGLE JOURNEY OF SIX WEEKS

MANIPUR PARIKRAMA: A JUNGLE JOURNEY OF SIX WEEKS

There are many lesser seen and known exotic spots in India, especially in the Northeast, where difficult terrain has resulted
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JUMPING…DEFINITELY NOT TO CONCLUSION

JUMPING…DEFINITELY NOT TO CONCLUSION

Skydiving is an exhilarating event, initially you hurtle down and then glide like a birdman to the designated landing spot.
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A SURGEON’S MARATHON IN VAVUNIYA

A SURGEON’S MARATHON IN VAVUNIYA

A SURGEON’S MARATHON IN VAVUNIYA Armed Forces Doctors have been valuable assets in combat zones, and the emergency surgeries performed
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