In the early days of India’s independence, as the new nation struggled to integrate disparate regions … Company Havildar Major Piru Singh Shekhawat, PVC – The Hero of Tithwal, 1948Read more
War Heroes & Legends
Naik Nar Bahadur Thapa, Ashok Chakra: Gallantry During Operation Polo (1948)
India’s earliest gallantry awards were earned not in distant wars, but during the fragile years immediately … Naik Nar Bahadur Thapa, Ashok Chakra: Gallantry During Operation Polo (1948)Read more
Major Shaitan Singh: The Man Who Held Rezang La Against Impossible Odds
Some acts of courage change the course of a battle. Others define the meaning of leadership … Major Shaitan Singh: The Man Who Held Rezang La Against Impossible OddsRead more
Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon: The Lone Defender of Srinagar Skies
In the history of the Indian Air Force, there are stories of great battles and major … Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon: The Lone Defender of Srinagar SkiesRead more
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman: Courage, Composure, and the Meaning of Duty
In moments of crisis, nations remember not only outcomes, but the conduct of individuals who represent … Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman: Courage, Composure, and the Meaning of DutyRead more
Captain Vikram Batra: The Story of a Hero Who Never Stepped Back
Among the many brave soldiers who laid down their lives for the nation, Vikram Batra stands … Captain Vikram Batra: The Story of a Hero Who Never Stepped BackRead more