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Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal was commissioned into the 17 Poona Horse in 1971. Sec Lt. Khetarpal had the spirit of the army running in his veins. He was the fourth generation officer from his family. Fresh out of school in 1967, he was accepted into the prestigious National Defense Academy(NDA), after which he went on … Continue reading Sec. Lt Arun Khetarpal: The Indomitable
Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Shekhon was commissioned into the No. 18 Squadron, known as “Flying Bullets” in Oct 1968. The squadron was known so because of their incredible skill to maneuver in the air. 1971 was a year when the Indo-Pak border had become a battlefield. Flying officer Shekhon was a pilot of the … Continue reading Tale of a hero for generations of Air Warriors: Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Shekhon
“He still had his weapon gripping to him even as death took him” Major Shaitan Singh: The Hero of Rezang La Major Shaitan Singh was commissioned into the Kumaon Regiment in 1949. The Indo-China war has gone down in history to be one of India’s most disastrous defeats. However, the battle of Rezang La is … Continue reading The Chivalrous Tale of Major Shaitan Singh
“I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man and the last round.” Major Somnath Sharma Major Somnath Sharma was a part of the 4th Battalion Kumaon Regiment of the British Army, who fought in WWII under Col. K S Thimmayya in Burma. “Despite being injured, he was determined to lead … Continue reading Valor Folklore: The Hero of Badgam
Do you reminisce about the days when you would spend countless hours on a beach with your beloved, or the weekends when you would have a latte or a drink with your buddies on rooftop cafes? Seems like last century and one wonders if we will ever get to spend time outdoors with our loved … Continue reading Yes, you can still socialize during these distressing COVID-19 times
June 30 is commemorated as World Social Media day Social Media has become an integral part of our lives. Agree? However, the COVID-19 pandemic has made us realize the importance of social media like never before. At these unprecedented times of nationwide lockdowns, home quarantines, and physical distancing, social media is playing a vital role … Continue reading Assessing the Hits and Misses of Social Media on this Social Media Day
Precautions that you must take to keep yourself safe As India enters the three-phased unlocking to open up the economy post the COVID-related lockdown, it is expected that a lot of us will soon join our colleagues already working from the office. As we do that, it is important to be even more vigilant so … Continue reading Back to the office during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed our lives in a matter of a few months. Millions have fallen sick from the novel coronavirus outbreak and hundreds of thousands of people have already succumbed from the disease since December 2019. Our entire way of living has been turned upside down by this virus. To halt the spread … Continue reading Impact of COVID-19 on Environment
Epidemics and pandemics always lead to communities and specific groups of people being stigmatized. It happened during the Ebola and MERS outbreaks. Ever since COVID-19 started spreading globally and in India, there has been a surge in the number of people being bullied, harassed, and stereotyped. We need to fight two parallel battles now, one … Continue reading Smash the COVID-19 Stigma
When the lockdown was announced, a lot of couples staying together felt blessed and thought they were in some long-drawn honeymoon. However, staying together 24/7 is bringing up a lot of challenges to the fore. Disturbing loud meetings, taxing internet bandwidths, uneven distribution of chores are leaving people flustered and a bit frustrated. How can … Continue reading Surviving a Relationship during the COVID-19 Pandemic
