September 24, 2015 8:37 am
When the attack was launched on the midnight of November 2, Darshan Singh from Ludhiana marched ahead even after landmines had ripped off a leg and an arm.
September 23, 2015 8:21 am
Colonel (Retd) Baldev Singh Chahal said that 'it was a harrowing experience till the Red Cross society provided them with medicines, warm clothes and so on.'
September 13, 2015 1:30 pm
Marking the 50th anniversary of 1965 India-Pakistan war, Discovery Channel will present 1965: India's battles and heroes," a special programme recounting the valour and sacrifice of the Indian soldiers who put their lives on the line in defence of the country.
September 07, 2015 1:22 am
'Our armed forces demonstrated unparalleled valour and fought with unmatched resolve, patriotism and the love for martyrdom,' he said.
September 02, 2015 3:48 am
Referring to the 1965 war, the Union minister Parrikar said the present day environment also requires a similar approach, with alertness and readiness.
September 01, 2015 2:08 am
My brother was not scheduled to fly out on one of those ill-fated Vampires.
August 28, 2015 2:09 pm
He also recalled the dynamic leadership of former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and said that in the 1965 war, he led from the front and was a key source of strength for the nation.
August 28, 2015 11:15 am
Lt Gen Singh said the decision-making was often found wanting during the war which eventually hampered the progress.
August 13, 2015 4:35 am
Lt Gen K J Singh, GOC-in-C, Western Command, inaugurated the event by releasing tri-coloured balloons symbolising Indian victory in the 1965 war.
July 01, 2015 12:00 am
Radha Kumar has a doctorate and is a well-published author. Her mother, Dharma Kumar, was the editor of the Cambridge Economic History of India.