Dr. Simrit Kahlon India looks upon October as a very auspicious month; the festival of Dusshera falls in this month and so does the very significant Muslim festival of Eid. Both festivals epitomise the victory of all that is just and righteous. Dusshera has a military significance since it denotes the victory of the righteous Lord Ram Chandra over Ravana the haughty king of … [Read more...] about Indian military history should evolve in an objective and contemporary manner
Indo-China War 1962
Indo-China War 1962: Valour stories from the Frontier
Colonel (Retired) Alok Mathur, SM Military history is replete with stories of valour and sacrifice. Each battle has a legend associated with it. These are repeated through generations, written about and in modern times, converted into films. There are two which have caught the international imagination - Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean war and the Bridge on … [Read more...] about Indo-China War 1962: Valour stories from the Frontier
On Armed Forces Flag Day honour the nation’s Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen
Jaibans Singh Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated in India every year on December, 7. On this day, the citizens of the country get an opportunity to honour the soldiers, sailors and airmen (collectively termed as “soldiers”) of the country who sacrifice so much in pursuance of their sacred duty to protect the nation. A notable feature of this day is that it provides an … [Read more...] about On Armed Forces Flag Day honour the nation’s Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen