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Bachittar Singh: the soldier who won India’s first Ashoka Chakra for action on Sept 13, 1948
September 13, 2023 4:40 pm
Havildar Bachittar Singh was given the nation’s highest gallantry award during peacetime, the Ashok Chakra for his conspicuous bravery, indomitable spirit and supreme sacrifice.
Air India unveils new brand identity, outlines focus on tech, fleet
August 11, 2023 12:45 am
The company’s new logo and livery features golden, red and aubergine colours, with the latter being reminiscent of Tata’s other airliner, Vistara.
Cutting cake with Tricolour, Ashoka Chakra on it is not a violation: Madras High Court
March 22, 2021 3:37 pm
The court also cited Tagore to emphasize its point on nationalism: “Patriotism cannot be our final spiritual shelter; my refuge is humanity. I will not buy glass for the price of diamonds, and I will never allow patriotism to triumph over humanity as long as I live.”
Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani to be posthumously conferred with Ashoka Chakra
January 23, 2019 11:48 pm
Wani was operating with the 34 Rashtriya Rifles on November 23 when intelligence was received regarding the presence of six heavily armed Hizbul and Lashkar terrorists at Batagund village.
Manufacturing vision kicked-off after a full dress rehearsal
September 26, 2014 1:47 am
Wieden Kennedy India was the creative agency tasked with bringing out the campaign in a span of two months.
Ashoka Chakra awardee led fake encounter in Manipur,says SC panel
September 15, 2013 2:03 am
The Ashoka Chakra is the nations highest peacetime gallantry medal.
Ashoka Chakra for Andhra cop who led operation killing nine Maoists
August 16, 2013 2:55 am
Kirti Chakra for Army officer who led three major operations in Kashmir
CIC to Supreme Court: Explain reasons behind your logo
March 25, 2013 9:46 pm
RTI applicant Rahul Mohod approached CIC after failing to get right response.
Wings of Fire
July 06, 2011 3:22 am
In 1986,Pan Am flight 73 Mumbai to Frankfurt,was hijacked by four militants in Karachi.
People Diaries
July 05, 2011 3:05 am
It was an emotional moment for Rama Bhanot,the Managing Trustee of the Neerja Bhanot Pan Am Trust as she unveiled the book,Chandigarh and its Leading Personalities,at the Chandigarh Press Club.
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