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Sabka malik ek hai
April 11, 2026, 7:38 PM IST
Recently, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi revealed something extraordinary about Operation Sindoor, a revelation that cut through the noise of hyper-partisan commentary and reminded India what its military truly stands for. Speaking at…
April 11, 2026, 7:38 PM IST
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When mothers are left out
March 24, 2026, 3:42 PM IST
In my years of working and writing about the war widows, disabled soldiers, and the larger veer parivaars, I have encountered many stories of courage and resilience. And yet there is one truth that continues…
March 24, 2026, 3:42 PM IST
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When service becomes self-promotion
March 3, 2026, 10:21 AM IST
In every gathering of veterans, there exists a sacred space where memory and brotherhood quietly meet. Uniforms may be folded away, medals stored in velvet cases, but the soldier never truly leaves the man. Stories…
March 3, 2026, 10:21 AM IST
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When a nation taxes a soldier’s disability
February 8, 2026, 10:27 PM IST
Havaldar Rajesh Kumar served 28 years in the Indian Army. A roadside IED in Kashmir left him with 60% hearing loss and chronic migraines. He retired at superannuation. His batchmate, Naik Sanjeev Singh, similarly injured,…
February 8, 2026, 10:27 PM IST
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When Veer Parivaars unfurl the Tricolour
January 28, 2026, 3:50 PM IST
I recently came across a deeply moving initiative by the War Widows’ Association, one that left me both humbled and hopeful. The Association has started a new programme where members of Veer Parivaars are invited to unfurl the…
January 28, 2026, 3:50 PM IST
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World Book Fair salutes the soldier
January 12, 2026, 8:42 PM IST
2026 took me to a place I have always believed is as powerful as any battlefield: the World Book Fair. Walking into Bharat Mandapam this January felt different. Familiar, yet quietly stirring. This year, the…
January 12, 2026, 8:42 PM IST
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Time for Muslims to look within
November 18, 2025, 11:34 PM IST
The blast near the Red Fort shook all of us. But the video that emerged today shook something far deeper. A doctor Dr Umar Un Nabi sitting calmly, speaking polished English, justifying what he calls…
November 18, 2025, 11:34 PM IST
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A part of history we forgot
November 3, 2025, 5:36 PM IST
‘Missing in Action… Presumed Dead.’ Have you ever paused to feel the weight of those five words? Missing in Action. Presumed Dead. They may sound bureaucratic, emotionless, almost routine. But behind them lie 54 unfinished…
November 3, 2025, 5:36 PM IST
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Let the soldiers fight the real war
October 23, 2025, 12:27 AM IST
Our soldiers face the enemy at dawn, in snow that cracks bones and in deserts that burn flesh. They patrol minefields, scale ridges, and carry their dead on their shoulders. They defend India with blood,…
October 23, 2025, 12:27 AM IST
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Open letter to Mr. Raj Thackeray
July 18, 2025, 5:40 PM IST
Mr. Thackeray, I write this with a lump in my throat and pain in my heart, because while thousands of our soldiers stand guard at our borders, prepared to sacrifice their lives for this nation,…
July 18, 2025, 5:40 PM IST
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AI and Indian Army
February 3, 2025, 3:49 PM IST
The Indian Army is increasingly integrating AI to enhance its operational capabilities, though publicly available details remain scarce for security reasons. My analysis is primarily based on official reports, media sources, military speeches, and select…
February 3, 2025, 3:49 PM IST
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9th Indian Armed Forces Veterans Day
January 14, 2025, 9:52 PM IST
Today, as the nation observes the 9th Indian Armed Forces Veterans Day, it is a moment to pause, reflect, and pay tribute to the selfless service, deadly dedication, and grit of our veterans. This day,…
January 14, 2025, 9:52 PM IST
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Hard earned victories
December 19, 2024, 10:20 PM IST
For me personally, the year 2024 was marked by moments of triumph that felt as though they were snatched from the jaws of defeat. Among these victories stands one particularly important for all of us…
December 19, 2024, 10:20 PM IST
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Fifty four: Far & forgotten
November 22, 2024, 4:11 PM IST
The haunting mystery of the 54 Missing Indian Soldiers from the 1971 Indo-Pak War remains an unresolved chapter in the history of our nation. These brave men of the Indian Armed Forces vanished into the…
November 22, 2024, 4:11 PM IST
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Indian military heritage festival: Honouring the past and shaping the future
November 1, 2024, 4:12 PM IST
The second edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) is set to take place on November 8th and 9th, 2024. It is being organized by the United Service Institution of India (USI) in collaboration…
November 1, 2024, 4:12 PM IST
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Festivals amidst growing fears
October 22, 2024, 4:08 PM IST
At a recent interfaith gathering, a lady voiced a concern that she felt has lingered in the hearts of many people. She spoke of the fear that overtakes her and many like her as their…
October 22, 2024, 4:08 PM IST
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Veer-Zaara of 1971 war
October 3, 2024, 12:34 AM IST
And an endless wait for reunion. The movie Veer Zaara is in news these days as it is re-released after 20 years. When I first watched Veer-Zaara 20 years ago, it felt like a dream—an…
October 3, 2024, 12:34 AM IST
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Is Rape becoming the new Religion?
September 14, 2024, 3:00 PM IST
According to a report, there are more than 80 rapes per day in India, which means we have around 3 reported rapes per day. Let that sink in. The rape and murder of a trainee…
September 14, 2024, 3:00 PM IST
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Cries of a broken soldier
August 19, 2024, 9:41 PM IST
Broken or disabled by war or war-like situations and battered by the system and society that is uncertain about how to address their problems or provide solutions. While the Indian army has every protocol and…
August 19, 2024, 9:41 PM IST
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Understanding NOK
August 3, 2024, 10:58 PM IST
Recently the term ‘NOK has been in the news for various reasons. In the Indian army parlance “NOK” means “Next of Kin.” It refers to the closest family member of a soldier. The designation of…
August 3, 2024, 10:58 PM IST
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