Manekshaw was gravely injured at the battle of the Sittang Bridge in 1942. That didn’t stop him from cracking up the doctor treating him with his trademark humour.
At Chief’s annexe in South Block, the painting served as an enduring backdrop to official meet-ups and photographs with dignitaries who visited Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
As India & Bangladesh fondly remembered Field Marshal Manekshaw on 50th Victory Day, Maja Daruwala gave insight into what then-Army chief was like to his soldiers and family.
The outrage of ex-Servicemen against new claims on Manekshaw’s role in 1971 shows a homily in the larger literature, which undermines the agency of the forces.
Jairam Ramesh’s brilliant new biography tells the story of V.K. Krishna Menon, who is reviled and demonised in the BJP-RSS worldview as the ‘villain of 1962’.
For several months before the battle, Army had been rehearsing breaking through Pakistani defences. The shortfall in vehicles, equipment & manpower was made-up.
Army veteran Lt Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) pointed out on Twitter that Vicky Kaushal’s uniform in a promotional image had badges in the wrong colour.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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