Air Force Day does something strange to an air veteran. For most of the year, life moves on in its ordinary rhythm. The uniform has long been folded away, postings are memories, and the people with whom one once shared almost every waking hour are scattered across the country. Then comes Air Force Day, and … Continue reading An Air Veteran Remembers
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A SOLDIER SPEAKS
It is not that Army is fighting external enemies only. It is not that Army has to fight at physical level only. There are internal enemies, there are psychological enemies. Unfortunately, many of our own people are trying to undermine the morale and ethos of our soldiers by irresponsible statements. Or, who knows these people … Continue reading A SOLDIER SPEAKS
India First
The unique thing about living in India is that one learns to live under a plethora of diversities and yet, love it. Nowhere does one get the real taste of this unique feature than in Armed Forces. Yes, I have been fortunate enough to be a part of an Armed Forces fraternity; Indian Air Force … Continue reading India First
Of Heroes Real and Reel
Those unknown heroes did not even wait to hear our applause One day, while I was driving to Bengaluru Airport, I spotted two small IAF planes moving in synchronicity. Instantly I was reminded of an aerobatic display by the Suryakiran team two decades back. It happened at a forward base. The local Chief Minister was the … Continue reading Of Heroes Real and Reel
