Celebrating Life’s Journey: Reflections on Birthdays, Growth, and Gratitude
As the clock approaches midnight, heralding another birthday, my thoughts drift back to my birth—a moment that even took my mother by surprise. Born...
Remembering Tiger Lalit Talwar, the submarine Captain who led with grace
In the wee hours of the 15th of May 2025, Lalit (Tiger) Talwar passed away following an illness in his 87th year, which he...
OP PAWAN – Another Man’s War
Every year, the National War Memorial (NWM) in New Delhi becomes a sacred space where the nation gathers to honor the memory of India's...
A Dream Realized: Lt. Soni Bisht’s Journey from Widow to Commissioned Officer in the Indian Army
You all must have read the story of young Kumaoni widow Soni Bisht written by me last year, 'Soldiering On: How Kumaoni Braveheart. Soni...
Fading Memories of Our Bhatia Family in Pakistan
Origin of Bhatias
Though the geographical origins of the Bhatia clan are uncertain, many were found in Sindh and Gujarat in the 19th century, giving...