Download or read book Vijyant at Kargil written by V N Thapar and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'By the time you get this letter, I'll be observing you all from the sky. I have no regrets, in fact even if I become a human again, I'll join the army and fight for my nation.' This was the last letter Captain Vijyant Thapar wrote to his family. He was twenty-two when he was martyred in the Kargil War, having fought bravely in the crucial battles of Tololing and Knoll. A fourth-generation army officer, Vijyant dreamt of serving his country even as a young boy. In this first-ever biography, we learn about his journey to join the Indian Military Academy and the experiences that shaped him into a fine officer. Told by his father and Neha Dwivedi, a martyr's daughter herself, the anecdotes from his family and close friends come alive, and we have a chance to know the exceptional young man that Vijyant was. His inspiring story provides a rare glimpse into the heart of a brave soldier. His legacy stays alive through these fond memories and his service to the country.
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Download or read book Kargil written by Rachna Bisht Rawat and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2019-08-19 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why does a group of stranded paratroopers call for Bofors' fire upon its own position? Why is an old man in Palampur fighting for justice for his dead soldier son? What makes a martyr's father visit a young Kashmiri girl every year? Kargil takes you into the treacherous mountains where some of Indian Army's bloodiest battles were fought. Interviewing war survivors and martyrs' families, Rachna Bisht Rawat tells stories of extraordinary human courage, of not just men in uniform but also those who loved them the most. With its gritty stories of incomparable bravery, Kargil is a tribute to the 527 young braves who gave up their lives for us-and the many who were ready to do it too.
Download or read book Letters from Kargil written by Diksha Dwivedi and published by Juggernaut Books. This book was released on 2017 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In May 1999, India was invaded by Pakistan in Kargil, Ladakh, in a surprise attack. Diksha Dwivedi's father was one of the martyrs of that war. In this extremely moving book, she tells the story of the Kargil war through the letters and diaries of her father and other soldiers who fought there.
Download or read book The Lone Wolf written by Neha Dwivedi and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2021-11-29 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bangladesh Liberation War was nearing its bloody end when Colonel Ashok Tara, then a twenty-nine-year-old major, was assigned the task of rescuing Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's family which was being held hostage by the Pakistani Army. Ashok Tara, unarmed, entered the lion's den, and negotiated with the hostile soldiers for the release of Bangladesh's Father of the Nation and his family that included a young Sheikh Hasina. The Lone Wolf is Ashok Tara's story, charting the course of his celebrated yet quiet life as a member of the armed forces. Neha Dwivedi's writing expertly captures our hero's humble beginnings, his life-altering experiences, and offers a blow-by-blow account of a seminal event in South-east Asian history. As much as it is the story of Colonel Ashok Tara's bravery, it is also the story of a bleak-yet-victorious period of Bangladesh's quest for freedom.
Download or read book The Shershah of Kargil written by Deepak Surana and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-18 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shershah of Kargil takes you through the life and times of the Late Captain Vikram Batra P.V.C, who was one of the greatest Indian soldiers. Embark on a journey of an ordinary lad from Palampur who went on to become a legendary warrior before he turned twenty-five. With access to first-hand accounts from his family, friends and comrades, the author takes you through the various dimensions of Captain Batra's life. What made a young man of twenty, ditch a highly-paid job with the merchant navy? What made Captain Batra the daredevil commando he was? What were his aspirations and dreams? Who were his closest people and what did he do to show the love he had for his soulmate? Why was he called The Shershah of Kargil? What made him say Yeh Dil Maange More at 17000 feet? And what was the impact he had on the nation at a time when things looked bleak? Read The Shershah of Kargil to know about this hero and much more.
Download or read book Kargil From Surprise To Victory written by Malik V P General and published by Harpercollins. This book was released on 2010-06-17 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive account of the 1999 Kargil war - the strategy, the effects, the heroism - from the man in charge. In February 1999, Pakistani Army personnel, disguised as jehadi militants, infiltrated into mountainous Kargil and occupied key vantage points. Their intrusion triggered off a limited war between the world's newest nuclear states. It was a bitter battle, and one that throws up important lessons for India's defence preparedness, as also its responses to flare-ups such as this. This book is also a reminder of the unparalleled heroism that was on display during those grim weeks, heroism that has become a benchmark for bravery.
Download or read book Despatches from Kargil written by Srinjoy Chowdhury and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unforgettable Tales Of The Kargil War The Kargil War In The Summer Of 1999 Was A Tale Of Brutality And Courage. Here Was War In Its Essence: Barren, Icy Peaks Held By A Strongly Entrenched Enemy, And The Only Way To Dislodge The Intruders Was To Climb Up In The Face Of Overwhelming Fire. By The End Of The War Many More Heroes Were Added To The List Of The Nation S Brave: Saurav Kalia, Vijayant Thapar, Yogendra Singh Yadav, Mariappan Sarvanan And Vikram Batra, To Name Only A Few. Their Exploits In This Harrowing Battle Read Like The Stuff Of Legend. In Despatches From Kargil, Srinjoy Chowdhury, Who Covered The War For The Statesman, Recounts What It Was Like For Journalists To Battle Against Deadlines, Shellfire-And Particularly Vicious Bedbugs-To Transmit Their Reports. He Draws Graphic Pictures Of The Major Assaults, Such As In Drass And Batalik, Relying Heavily On The First-Hand Accounts Of Those Who Took Part In The Action. There Are Memorable Portrayals Of The Soldiers And Officers Too-Sometimes Of The Other Side As Well. This Is War Reportage At Its Best: Observant, Objective, And Ultimately, For All The Wry Understatement, Extremely Moving. If I Don T Inform The Platoon Commander (About The Presence Of The Enemy), He Will Be Overrun, I Thought. And All Because Of Me. I Was Wounded. I Couldn T Walk. I Must Have Been Hit About Fifteen Times, In The Leg, The Chest, The Groin And Arm& I Began Crawling Down& -Param Vir Chakra, Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav
Download or read book The Kargil Girl written by Gunjan Saxena and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2020-08-17 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1994, twenty-year-old Gunjan Saxena boards a train to Mysore to appear for the selection process of the fourth Short Service Commission (for women) pilot course. Seventy-four weeks of back-breaking training later, she passes out of the Air Force Academy in Dundigal as Pilot Officer Gunjan Saxena. On 3 May 1999, local shepherds report a Pakistani intrusion in Kargil. By mid-May, thousands of Indian troops are engaged in fierce mountain warfare with the aim to flush out the intruders. The Indian Air Force launches Operation Safed Sagar, with all its pilots at its disposal. While female pilots are yet to be employed in a war zone, they are called in for medical evacuation, dropping of supplies and reconnaissance. This is the time for Saxena to prove her mettle. From airdropping vital supplies to Indian troops in the Dras and Batalik regions and casualty evacuation from the midst of the ongoing battle, to meticulously informing her seniors of enemy positions and even narrowly escaping a Pakistani rocket missile during one of her sorties, Saxena fearlessly discharges her duties, earning herself the moniker 'The Kargil Girl'. This is her inspiring story, in her words.
Download or read book The Life of Thomas Paine written by Thomas Clio Rickman and published by London : T.C. Rickman. This book was released on 1819 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Captain Vijyant Thapar written by Rishi Raj and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-05-01 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Vijyant Thapar (Known by Robin) was born on December 26, 1976 in the Nangal town of Punjab. Rank—Captain Unit—2 Rajputana Rifles Regiment War—Kargil War (Operation Vijay – 1999) Award—Vir Chakra (Posthumously) You should not only read and know about this great heroic story of our brave soldiers, but also share it with your friends, parents and siblings, so that we never lose sight of what these heroes did for our nation. Captain Vijyant Thapar is a true inspiration for all of us as he sacrificed his life for our country. He displayed unflinching confidence, valour and bravery in the Kargil war. Our country will always be grateful to its hero.
Download or read book Shoot Dive Fly written by Rachna Bisht Rawat and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn all about an exceptional way of life SHOOT, DIVE, FLY aims to introduce teenagers to the armed forces and tell them about the perils—the rigours and the challenges—and perks—the thrill and the adventure—of a career in uniform. Ballroom dancing, flying fighter planes, detonating bombs, skinning and eating snakes in times of dire need, and everything else in between—there’s nothing our officers can’t do! Read twenty-one nail-biting stories of daring. Hear from some amazing men and women about what the forces have taught them—and decide if the olivegreen uniform is what you want to wear too.
Download or read book Deadly Charm written by McCay Vernon and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born deaf and given to the state by his mother, Patrick McCullough faced a hard life with equal parts of charm and rage that eventually lead him to kill.
Download or read book Hero of Batalik written by and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pundits from Pakistan written by Rahul Bhattacharya and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2012-05-24 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2004 the Indian cricket team headed to Pakistan to play a historic series. Accompanying them was young cricket reporter Rahul Bhattacharya. The mood was tense, with political provocations and security fears. But as the archrivals met on the field, a rare spirit of bonhomie spread throughout the tour. And in streets and homes in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan, the author had many warm human encounters that made the tour unforgettable. This book vividly brings alive the magic of cricket, even as it chronicles an emotional and hopeful time, witnessed by a young Indian discovering Pakistan.
Download or read book Let s See What the Day Brings written by Mark Kaplan and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young WIL LEVY {Pen Name} following in his father's footsteps, learns the delicate intricacies of watch repair, but when he's traumatized by his mother's sudden death, he decides to devote his life to becoming a surgeon instead. Thirty years later, as a happily married ENT (ear, nose and throat) surgeon at a prestigious Texas hospital, Wil discovers he has genetic heart disease and realizes the only way to survive is to change his lifestyle and approach to medicine. Unfortunately, his wife is not on board with his lifestyle changes and they soon cause an inevitable disruption, and ultimately, an end to his marriage. But through it all, Wil continues his new holistic practices, which soon gain popularity with hospital management. That is, until he starts teaching his TMJ patients with mid-facial pain due to bruxism {clenching the teeth} a series of successful stress reduction techniques. This leads to false accusations of sexual misconduct and forces a bitter legal battle with those who were benefiting financially from the old and costly therapies. He wins the legal case, clears his name and reputation and finally finds true love and happiness with his new wife Mersey.
Download or read book Black Herman s Secrets of Magic Mystery and Legerdemain written by Black Herman and published by . This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a new release of the original 1938 edition.
