1962 India-China War – 1: The reality of a military defeat

Indian troops surrendering at the Namka-chu area. This is part of the series on the 1962 India-China border war that seeks to debunk the myths, misinformation and politics spun around India’s debacle in the North-East Frontier Agency.Gener...

Story of BSF’s key role, valour and sacrifices in 1971 India-Pakistan war

An old photo of BSF troops at a border outpost somewhere in the western theatre.VV Giri, the-then President of India appreciated the role of the Border Security Force during the 1971 Liberation War of Bangladesh with following words:The role of the B...

‘Open Sangsar’: The radio message that sealed the fate of East Pakistan

INS VikrantThe fascinating story of INS Vikrant’s role in bringing the 1971 war to a conclusion in India’s favour.Heating the iron1971 was an eventful year for the Indian subcontinent. In this year, Amitabh Bachchan got his first Filmfare...

India-Pak War of 1965: Indian Army’s Bhimber Gali Brigade remembers Capt Chander N Singh

New Delhi: Indian Army’s Bhimber Gali Brigade has commemorated Bhimber Gali Diwas to remember the gallant action of Capt Chander Narain Singh, who laid down his life while combating Pakistani infiltrators in Galuthi in Rajauri zone of Jammu &am...