Origins of the 9 Gorkha Rifles 9 Gorkha Rifles has distinguished itself in battles and campaigns in the two World Wars, and every battle fought after Independence. 9 Gorkha Rifles (9 GR) was...
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I am plucking a leaf from my life of the last five years, to tell you all how seemingly insurmountable obstacles can be overcome if one has the strength of one’s convictions, courage, will, grit,...
When India became independent, the National Flag was hoisted for the first time at 6 p.m. on 15th August 1947, in the open lawns of Princes Park near India Gate. The ceremony was organised under the...
Since 2001, India has also placed many satellites into the Earth Geosynchronous orbit, with it's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV). The GSLV was primarily developed to launch INSAT...
The True Story of the Sinking of Merchant Ships in Chittagong Harbour -1971 by the Mukti Bahini Naval Commandos, led by Lt Cdr Akku Roy, VrC, Indian Navy. Authors Note: “Lest some...
Daughter of Meenakshi and Ramesh Balan; Meera is a structural conservationist by profession and is currently pursuing doctoral studies in mortar-masonry interaction. She shares a deep bond with...