Category: Spotlight

A first person account of the operations of his unit by the Adjutant of 1 MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY (LI), the

The heliborne operation launched at Jaffna University on night 11/12 October 1987 and the reverses suffered had a telling impact,

The Jaffna University Heliborne Operation is considered as the most significant firefight of Operation PAWAN, highlighting the folly of launching

Overcoming an adverse situation, regaining confidence after major casualties and leading the troops back into action are extremely difficult endeavours

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has joined the Indian Army regularly in UN peacekeeping, and took part in the Congo

Evacuation of Indian Nationals from foreign countries in turmoil has happened regularly in the last few years. The first such

Adding to his personal recollections, the author has consulted some dramatis personae as cited. He has also drawn from The

      Some UN Missions don’t achieve their planned objectives, but the Indian troops have not been found wanting

Peacekeeping tenures are rarely peaceful, as the contingents have to deal with violent groups and many other spoilers. Risks have

General Manoj Naravane has been at the helm of the Indian Army for over two years, and has steered the