Veterans were wrong, but so is the government The Statesman 23 Jan 18

Veterans were wrong, but so is the government The Statesman 23 Jan 18

A few conflicting reports over the last week have enhanced the distance between the government and veterans. The recent announcement of the defence minister to not withdraw the cases presently in the courts against pensions and disability claims by veterans and war widows has angered the armed forces community, both serving and veterans. Similar has been the case with no […]

The army chief has spoken (English version) Amar Ujala 22 Jan 18

The army chief has spoken (English version) Amar Ujala 22 Jan 18

A candid, clear headed army chief shared his views in his press conference preceding army day. The conference covered a wide range of views from handling the Doklam crises to creating an army for the future, handling Pak’s misadventures, impact of education influencing the minds of the youth in Kashmir to the governments decision to cut the funding of education […]

Respect the silent soldier Free Press Journal 15 Jan 18

Respect the silent soldier Free Press Journal 15 Jan 18

The defence minister recently withdrew the controversial order of 2016, which had degraded army ranks as compared to their civilian counterparts. It was a welcome new year’s gift to the forces. However, there are many other contentious issues which still await her attention. Many are irritants from the past, while a few are recent decisions. Further is the need to […]

Role of army veterans (English version)  Rakshak news 14 Jan 18

Role of army veterans (English version) Rakshak news 14 Jan 18

January 14th is armed forces veterans’ day. It is a day when veterans would be felicitated by the serving and briefed on ongoing schemes impacting them. The armed forces are possibly the only service, where veterans are cared for and respected all through life. This is because of a close bonding between the serving and them. In most infantry regiments, where […]

Nationalism, National Unity & Indian Army In Salute the soldier 13 Jan 18

Nationalism, National Unity & Indian Army In Salute the soldier 13 Jan 18

While the army does not hold patent rights for nationalism and national unity, it alone has done more to enhance this feeling within the nation as compared to any other institution or organization. Every soldier is a nationalist, willing to lay down his life safeguarding the nation’s citizens & interest. He walks into the line of fire knowing he may […]