The Logbook Entries
For decades, soldiers of the Indian Army deployed in bunkers along the Line of Control have received their orders from commanders in bases often located far away over the radio. Not any more. According to sources, soldiers in frontline positions of a strategically important Corps of the Indian Army are now receiving their orders digitally…
10) Flexibility Our ability to adapt to whatever situation we’re in is amazing. Its bloody tough to find a grumpy fauji kid. 9) Resiliency Fauji kids face quite a few challenges packed into their short lives: multiple moves being one of them, being the “new kid” again and again, constantly adjusting to new cultures…
Colonel MN Rai of the 2/9 Gurkha Rifles was gunned down by militants on Tuesday in J&K, a day after he was honoured for his bravery with a Yudh Seva Medal on Republic Day.
A Cheetah helicopter of the Army crashed on Monday seconds after taking off from Rangapahar helipad in Nagaland’s Dimapur district, with the two pilots and an army official on board escaping unhurt. The army aviation chopper was on a routine sortie when it crashed nose down from a height of about 10-12 feet on the…
President Obama forgot to salute when he boarded Marine One. He later realized his mistake and went back to the Marine. A small lesson for our Indian leaders!
Colonel MN Rai gave up his life fighting terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir, just a day after being awarded the Yudh Seva medal on Republic Day. Today on his funeral, his 11 year old daughter Alka Rai made her father and the entire nation tear up in grief and pride, as she bid her father…
28th January is the birth anniversary of Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa – the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. He was appointed as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on 15 January 1949. As a token of gratitude for the exemplary service rendered by him to the nation, the Government of…
India’s 66th Republic Day, which was celebrated Monday in New Delhi, was marked by several landmark events, including the first time that an American president was invited as chief guest at the annual event. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle were present at the two-hour long parade, which typically showcases the country’s military might…
The 2 cars, Tata Safari Storme and Mahindra Scorpio, have achieved a feat not many cars have. These two cars have passed a number of tests that were conducted by the Indian Army, and are now an option for the tenders to come. The Army, which until now, was heavily dependent on cars like Maruti…
As the Indian Army’s all-women contingent prepares for its first-ever presence at the Republic Day parade, its commander expressed hope that seeing the officers march down the Rajpath will inspire more women to don the olive green uniform. Captain Divya Ajith, who scripted history by becoming the first woman cadet in the history…
It’s the 67th Indian Army Day today. Indian Army day is celebrated on 15th January every year in recognition of Lt. Gen K.M. Kariappa taking over as the First Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from British General Sir Francis Butcher in 1948. We salute our brave soldiers for their perseverance & selfless dedication towards the service…
Tashi and Nungshi Malik, daughter of Colonel (Retd) V.S. Malik created history on Wednesday by becoming the first ever siblings to scale seven tallest peaks in seven continents by successfully climbing Mt Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica. They are now famous knows as the Dehradun twin sisters. The Malik sisters had begun their joint…