Indian Army

These women officers will be seen breaking into the traditional male bastion as they march forward with their heads held high and pay their tribute to the nation’s rich history and cultural heritage. Here’s all you need to know about how the 2019 70th R-day parade will create history.

The officer, then 32, had to cut off a part the heel that was left hanging with the skin with a shaving blade borrowed from another soldier.

Martyred on January 11, the 33-year-old Major discovered a tragic situation in his then-fiance. But he made a promise he would keep till the end!

“Somewhere deep inside I wanted to highlight what the life in the army is for some of these men and women in a contemporary way. I was seeking to create a product that resonates with the energy and heart of the Indian Army."

Raised by a single mother, very few know his story and those who do, only have words of appreciation for the young martyr who sacrificed his life for the nation.

We salute “Cartoos Sahib,’ whose fearlessness and commitment to duty is not just legendary but also unparalleled in the history of the Indian armed forces.

Recognising Captain Salaria’s bravery and commitment during the Congo Crises of 1961, the Indian government posthumously awarded him India’s highest wartime military decoration.

On his 102nd birth anniversary, we remember Naik Jadunath Singh of the Indian Army, for without whose selflessness and gallantry, the Battle of Naushera would have probably charted a very different course in history.

The Indian force commanded by Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was left with two options. To either flee or hold out and fight until help.

A pioneer who would treat the poor for free, TS Kanaka also served as an army medical officer for two years during the Indo-China war. #RIP #WomenInScience