Category: Spotlight

ZOJILA – THE TOUGHEST BATTLE

ZOJILA – THE TOUGHEST BATTLE

        Zojila was the most formidable key terrain feature, controlling the land access to Kargil and Ladakh.
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THRUST TO TITHWAL

THRUST TO TITHWAL

        After resolutely holding on to Srinagar, and reinforcing the Indian Army presence in Kashmir, it was
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SUMMER OF 48 –  DEFENDING LADAKH

SUMMER OF 48 –  DEFENDING LADAKH

        After annexing Gilgit – Bunji, the Pakistanis headed for Skardu, where Sher Jung Thapa and his
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MICKY ROY – AVIATOR, “SUBMARINER”, SCHOLAR AND SAILOR!

MICKY ROY – AVIATOR, “SUBMARINER”, SCHOLAR AND SAILOR!

        Visionary leaders chart the course, and set up structures for future capabilities. Vice Admiral Mihir Roy,
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GENERAL K S THIMAYYA: THE SOLDIER – STATESMAN

GENERAL K S THIMAYYA: THE SOLDIER – STATESMAN

        As the Indian Armed Forces transitioned from British control to an Army of a free nation,
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RONNIE PEREIRA: EXAMPLE IS THE BEST NAVY ORDER!s

RONNIE PEREIRA: EXAMPLE IS THE BEST NAVY ORDER!s

        Admiral Ronnie Pereira’s defining legacy has been his unshakable adherence to ethics in public life, his
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THE COLOSSUS OF THE AIR FORCE – MIAF ARJAN SINGH, DFC

THE COLOSSUS OF THE AIR FORCE – MIAF ARJAN SINGH, DFC

        A young nation, a young Air Force, new technologies, expanding assets – a leader who played
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SKIING TO THE SOUTH POLE

SKIING TO THE SOUTH POLE

An expedition to the South Pole has become easier because of logistics systems and infrastructures in place. But yet it
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ATOP EVEREST IN MAY 2001

ATOP EVEREST IN MAY 2001

Mt Everest, the highest peak is undoubtedly a professional mountaineer’s dream and passion. The Indian Army personnel have been involved
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TARINI’S VOYAGE ACROSS THE OCEANS

TARINI’S VOYAGE ACROSS THE OCEANS

‘Let your dreams set sail’                               
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