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 * Views are personal.

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Katihar Chronicles: A Childhood Drenched in Darkness But Lit by Adventure

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Tamil Culture with a French Twist: Exploring Pondicherry’s Unique Heritage

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The Enigma of No 12

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