Katihar Chronicles: A Childhood Drenched in Darkness But Lit by Adventure
The story of Lahore and Jalandhar, narrated by some of my colleagues, reminds me of my own school days. Since I was not lucky enough to belong...
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...