Lt. Col. M.A Siddiqui (Retd.)
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Lt. Col. M.A Siddiqui (Retd.) was commissioned in the Corps of Signals in December 1957. He participated in the Wars against China in 1962, against Pakistan in 1965 and 1971. He was awarded 'Mention in Dispatch' in the Bangladesh Liberation War 1971. His contact details are: [email protected], Ph: 9818260900
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Tamil Culture with a French Twist: Exploring Pondicherry’s Unique Heritage
When India became independent, certain areas like Hyderabad and J&K maintained their independent status. In addition to this, the states of Pondicherry, Goa, Dadra,...
The Enigma of No 12
When I look back at life, I often wonder how we managed to get some form of education amidst the adverse circumstances we lived...
Pistol Rocket Launching Schermuly: From Army Armament to Heroic River Rescue
Pistol Rocket Launching Schermully is the full name. Have you ever heard of the item? Signal officers of our vintage would remember as we...
Bridging History: Poonch’s Fight for Survival and the Legacy of Brig Pritam Singh
The princely state of Poonch is located about 273 km from Jammu. It is a valley, just like Srinagar & only at an aerial...
Indian Army Officer Defies Odds to Connect Dhaka in 1971
In my story "My Orders to Bring A Pakistani General to Dhaka to Surrender in 1971", I described the scene in Dhaka town when...
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Beyond Land, Sea, Air, and Space: The Urgent Need for a Dedicated U.S. Cyber Force
The concept of separate US cyber troops has lately...
U.S. Air Force’s Digital Bomber Program Advances
The hype surrounding the U.S. Air Force's sixth-generation stealth...
US Army Expands Software Development Contract to $10 Billion, Seeks More Vendors
The U.S. Army has released detailed information about its...
Hungary Challenges Ukraine’s Ban on Lukoil Oil Deliveries
MOL, the Hungarian oil and gas corporation, is willing...