June 26, 2024, 3:55 PM IST
The oath-taking ceremony and the slogans that followed have made me question the fact- if we still identify ourselves as One nation, one identity of being an Indian first. So many MPs chanted regional and…
June 26, 2024, 3:55 PM IST
June 8, 2024, 12:44 AM IST
Dear Politicians of India, The election results of 2024 have come with shockers here and surprises there. Today, I just want to make a humble appeal to you and your respective party workers. Please don’t…
June 8, 2024, 12:44 AM IST
May 23, 2024, 10:48 PM IST
As we all gear up for polling in Delhi on the 25th of May, it is crucial for us to remember to prioritize our nation above all else. Voting is not just a right but…
May 23, 2024, 10:48 PM IST
April 28, 2024, 4:38 PM IST
Prachi Nigam, the remarkable UP Board Class 10 topper with an outstanding 98.50 percent, shared her feelings in an interview with a TV interview. As soon as the results were announced, and photographs were flashed…
April 28, 2024, 4:38 PM IST
April 12, 2024, 5:01 PM IST
The elections of 2024, have thrown on our faces all kinds of narratives, ranging from nauseating fearmongering to electrifying exaggerations. People making such claims have millions of followers on social media and their only aim…
April 12, 2024, 5:01 PM IST
March 23, 2024, 1:49 PM IST
Nation very recently lost a legend, an Air Vice Marshal with the Indian Airforce, an ace pilot, who was captured as a Prisoner of war in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Standing there, during his last…
March 23, 2024, 1:49 PM IST
February 19, 2024, 10:26 PM IST
Until few years ago, whenever we heard the names RSS, Sangh or sanghi, it used to be a synonymous with Muslim haters or sworn enemies of the Muslim community. It further aggravated from our experience…
February 19, 2024, 10:26 PM IST
January 14, 2024, 2:05 PM IST
As we celebrate the 8th Veterans Day on January 14th, it becomes imperative to delve into the experiences and reflections of those who have served in the Indian Armed Forces. The term ‘Veteran’ is not…
January 14, 2024, 2:05 PM IST
January 7, 2024, 3:52 PM IST
I started writing at a very young age. After marrying an army officer, my writings largely revolved around fauj and all things fantastic. I was a young girl from a completely civilian background now walking…
January 7, 2024, 3:52 PM IST
December 24, 2023, 9:57 PM IST
As I entered Ayodhya, probably for the 7th or 8th in many years, this time it was very different. A sense of calm and peace engulfed me. It was a day when the Chief Minister…
December 24, 2023, 9:57 PM IST
December 4, 2023, 4:38 PM IST
The attention of the media houses towards the change in the new Disability Policy may have died down, but the soldiers are still a disheartened lot. For those uninitiated, in September 2023 the Ministry of…
December 4, 2023, 4:38 PM IST
November 2, 2023, 7:25 PM IST
Happy Birthday, Shahrukh, I hope this message finds its way to you, for today is a day of celebration, a day to honour the incredible soul that you are. I wanted to take a moment…
November 2, 2023, 7:25 PM IST
October 31, 2023, 4:00 PM IST
As the curtains close on the third edition of AWWA’S literature festival, it’s time to reflect on the truly exceptional experience it offered to literature enthusiasts, scholars, and curious minds. Such events serve as more…
October 31, 2023, 4:00 PM IST
October 8, 2023, 3:58 PM IST
Punished for doing their duty, Punished for keeping their country before self, Punished for coming back alive? Or else why would they be made to beg for their rightful benefits? Their disability benefits should have…
October 8, 2023, 3:58 PM IST
September 23, 2023, 7:00 PM IST
I recently tweeted a video requesting Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narender Modi ji, to declare a day dedicated to the families of soldiers killed, injured or missing in action, as VEER PARVAR DIWAS. The video…
September 23, 2023, 7:00 PM IST
August 24, 2023, 3:28 PM IST
I’m frequently asked about the strong sense of pride that the wives of army personnel feel when being referred to as “Army Wives.” People often wonder what makes this title so significant. Some even make…
August 24, 2023, 3:28 PM IST
July 26, 2023, 11:14 AM IST
Today we complete 24 years of the Kargil Conflict which stands as a poignant reminder of the valor and sacrifice displayed by the Indian Armed Forces. It was a conflict that challenged the nation’s resilience…
July 26, 2023, 11:14 AM IST
July 14, 2023, 11:47 PM IST
The ongoing visit of Dr Mohammad bin Abdul Karim Al- Issa ‘s, 7 Day visit to India is significant at a time when the Muslims across the world are at crossroads. He is the Secretary…
July 14, 2023, 11:47 PM IST
March 20, 2023, 5:00 PM IST
The recent incident of thrashing of the three widows of CRPF personnel killed in the dastardly Pulwama attack, by Rajasthan Police and again brought about the debate of how cunning and conniving we become when…
March 20, 2023, 5:00 PM IST
November 19, 2022, 12:50 PM IST
Being an Army wife is a badge of honour we all wear with pride. Having just returned from Abhivyakti Season 2: AWWA Literature Festival at Jaipur, I feel prouder. The event had amazing army wives…
November 19, 2022, 12:50 PM IST
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