Category: Spotlight

POONCH LINK-UP : VALIANT AND PERSISTENT OPERATION

POONCH LINK-UP : VALIANT AND PERSISTENT OPERATION

        From the very beginning of the conflict in October 1947, Kashmir remained the priority for the
Read More
RACE TO RAJOURI – APRIL 1948

RACE TO RAJOURI – APRIL 1948

        After stabilizing the Srinagar and Kashmir Valley area, the Indian Forces expanded their operations beyond the
Read More
ZOJILA – THE TOUGHEST BATTLE

ZOJILA – THE TOUGHEST BATTLE

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

THRUST TO TITHWAL

        After resolutely holding on to Srinagar, and reinforcing the Indian Army presence in Kashmir, it was
Read More
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
Read More
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,
Read More
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,
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More