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The Kargil Girl

Gunjan Saxena,Kiran Nirvan
The Kargil Girl Book PDF

Author : Gunjan Saxena,Kiran Nirvan
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9789353058838

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The Kargil Girl by Gunjan Saxena,Kiran Nirvan Pdf

In 1994, twenty-year-old Gunjan Saxena boards a train to Mysore to appear for the selection process of the fourth Short Service Commission (for women) pilot course. Seventy-four weeks of back-breaking training later, she passes out of the Air Force Academy in Dundigal as Pilot Officer Gunjan Saxena. On 3 May 1999, local shepherds report a Pakistani intrusion in Kargil. By mid-May, thousands of Indian troops are engaged in fierce mountain warfare with the aim to flush out the intruders. The Indian Air Force launches Operation Safed Sagar, with all its pilots at its disposal. While female pilots are yet to be employed in a war zone, they are called in for medical evacuation, dropping of supplies and reconnaissance. This is the time for Saxena to prove her mettle. From airdropping vital supplies to Indian troops in the Dras and Batalik regions and casualty evacuation from the midst of the ongoing battle, to meticulously informing her seniors of enemy positions and even narrowly escaping a Pakistani rocket missile during one of her sorties, Saxena fearlessly discharges her duties, earning herself the moniker 'The Kargil Girl'. This is her inspiring story, in her words.

Kargil Girl

Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena
Kargil Girl Book PDF

Author : Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena
Publisher : Ebury Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0143451065

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Kargil Girl by Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena Pdf

In 1994, twenty-year-old Gunjan Saxena boards a train to Mysore to appear for the selection process of the fourth Short Service Commission (for women) pilot course. Seventy-four weeks of back-breaking training later, she passes out of the Air Force Academy in Dundigal as Pilot Officer Gunjan Saxena. On 3 May 1999, local shepherds report a Pakistani intrusion in Kargil. By mid-May, thousands of Indian troops are engaged in fierce mountain warfare with the aim to flush out the intruders. The Indian Air Force launches Operation Safed Sagar, with all its pilots at its disposal. While female pilots are yet to be employed in a war zone, they are called in for medical evacuation, dropping of supplies and reconnaissance. This is the time for Saxena to prove her mettle. From airdropping vital supplies to Indian troops in the Dras and Batalik regions and casualty evacuation from the midst of the ongoing battle, to meticulously informing her seniors of enemy positions and even narrowly escaping a Pakistani rocket missile during one of her sorties, Saxena fearlessly discharges her duties, earning herself the moniker 'The Kargil Girl'. This is her inspiring story, in her words.

Kargil

Rachna Bisht Rawat
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Author : Rachna Bisht Rawat
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-19
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789353055912

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Kargil by Rachna Bisht Rawat Pdf

Why does a group of stranded paratroopers call for Bofors' fire upon its own position? Why is an old man in Palampur fighting for justice for his dead soldier son? What makes a martyr's father visit a young Kashmiri girl every year? Kargil takes you into the treacherous mountains where some of Indian Army's bloodiest battles were fought. Interviewing war survivors and martyrs' families, Rachna Bisht Rawat tells stories of extraordinary human courage, of not just men in uniform but also those who loved them the most. With its gritty stories of incomparable bravery, Kargil is a tribute to the 527 young braves who gave up their lives for us-and the many who were ready to do it too.

Letters from Kargil

Diksha Dwivedi
Letters from Kargil Book PDF

Author : Diksha Dwivedi
Publisher : Juggernaut Books
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Fathers and daughters
ISBN : 9789386228437

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Letters from Kargil by Diksha Dwivedi Pdf

In May 1999, India was invaded by Pakistan in Kargil, Ladakh, in a surprise attack. Diksha Dwivedi's father was one of the martyrs of that war. In this extremely moving book, she tells the story of the Kargil war through the letters and diaries of her father and other soldiers who fought there.

21 Kesaris

Kiran Nirvan
21 Kesaris Book PDF

Author : Kiran Nirvan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9789389000412

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21 Kesaris by Kiran Nirvan Pdf

10,000 Afghans. 21 Sikh soldiers. One epic battle. On 12 September 1897, 21 soldiers of 36th Sikh regiment stood undeterred as they guarded the post of Saragarhi against the onslaught of almost 10,000 Afghan tribesmen – a battle for the ages that ended in them laying down their lives in a final hand-to-hand combat. The unparalleled heroics of these 21 men have, however, been long forgotten by history. What led to the Battle of Saragarhi? What was the socio-political scenario at the time? Who were these tribesmen and why did they attack an outpost in such great numbers? Who were the 21 soldiers and how were they able to keep the enemy at bay against all odds? Based on colonial era records and information provided by the 4th Sikh battalion, the legatee unit of 36th Sikhs, 21 Kesaris attempts to answer these questions while paying homage to the brave soldiers who defended the 'kesari' flag – depicting their Khalsa heritage – with their last breaths.

ONCE THERE WAS ME

Bobby Sachdeva
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Author : Bobby Sachdeva
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789389109535

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ONCE THERE WAS ME by Bobby Sachdeva Pdf

Caught in the web of communal violence repeatedly, Bobby Sachdeva stares at his burning house set afire by the bloodthirsty mob of the anti-Sikh riots in Delhi. As a fourteenyear- old, his world turns upside down, exactly at the age his father had escaped from Pakistan during the Partition of India. Recovering from the trauma, Bobby re-builds his business and journeys across the US and China, experiencing a life unhindered by religious animosity. Having experienced both sides of religion – of immersion and detachment – he starts questioning the role of religion in our lives. Based on his vision of an emergent India, Bobby finally submits a PIL in the Supreme Court for religious shrines to distribute their excess income for the downtrodden. What happens next as religious hardliners turn against him?

Nasteya

Kirandeep Singh,Nirvan Singh
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Author : Kirandeep Singh,Nirvan Singh
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789387863118

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Nasteya by Kirandeep Singh,Nirvan Singh Pdf

Everything he had, everyone he loved is taken away from him. His enemy is mysterious with a hidden, ominous identity. His origin is a puzzle. His purpose is gigantic. The only thing keeping him alive is vengeance. A journey awaits Nasteya, and it's the one that will change everything for him - his identity, his motive. There are many unprecedented horrors at every step - troubles bigger than his own. Power shall either corrupt him or redeem him. What will he choose? Will he hold on to his heroic image? Will he be able to unearth the mystery of his origin and that of his enemy? As time goes by, at each step he discovers what fate has planned for him at every step and that he is just a part of a grand plan, a plan that will ensure he finds all the answers he is looking for.

Vijyant at Kargil

V N Thapar,Neha Dwivedi
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Author : V N Thapar,Neha Dwivedi
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9789353058272

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Vijyant at Kargil by V N Thapar,Neha Dwivedi Pdf

'By the time you get this letter, I'll be observing you all from the sky. I have no regrets, in fact even if I become a human again, I'll join the army and fight for my nation.' This was the last letter Captain Vijyant Thapar wrote to his family. He was twenty-two when he was martyred in the Kargil War, having fought bravely in the crucial battles of Tololing and Knoll. A fourth-generation army officer, Vijyant dreamt of serving his country even as a young boy. In this first-ever biography, we learn about his journey to join the Indian Military Academy and the experiences that shaped him into a fine officer. Told by his father and Neha Dwivedi, a martyr's daughter herself, the anecdotes from his family and close friends come alive, and we have a chance to know the exceptional young man that Vijyant was. His inspiring story provides a rare glimpse into the heart of a brave soldier. His legacy stays alive through these fond memories and his service to the country.

Kargil: Turning the Tide

Lt Gen Mohinder Puri, PVSM, UYSM
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Author : Lt Gen Mohinder Puri, PVSM, UYSM
Publisher : Lancer Publishers LLC
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781940988238

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Kargil: Turning the Tide by Lt Gen Mohinder Puri, PVSM, UYSM Pdf

Kargil: Turning the Tide, is a gripping account of the operations of 8 Mountain Division, which was tasked to evict the enemy from the Drass-Mushkoh Sector during Op Vijay. Coming from the pen of Lt Gen (then Maj Gen) Mohinder Puri, who led the division during the operations, the book is as authentic an account of the operations as one can hope to have. Written in a racy style, the book vividly captures the emotions and sentiments of a soldier; the apprehensions and fears of the leaders, and finally the joy and ecstasy of a hard won victory. The book, covering a wide spectrum from attacks at platoon level to issues impinging on national security, will be of immense value to all military professionals. Civilian readers will find the accounts of various close quarters, hand to hand battles fought in the extremely challenging and hostile environment of rugged high altitude terrain, inclement weather and an entrenched enemy, very engrossing and moving. A very high casualty count of 268 killed and 818 wounded, coupled with a rich haul of gallantry awards – three Param Vir Chakras, eight Mahavir Chakras, and 42 Vir Chakras – operations of 8 Mountain Division are a saga of fortitude, exceptional bravery, and exemplary junior leadership, which will undoubtedly swell any Indian’s heart with pride.

A Soldier's Diary: Kargil the Inside Story

Harinder Baweja
A Soldier s Diary Kargil the Inside Story Book PDF

Author : Harinder Baweja
Publisher : Roli Books Private Limited
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9788194110910

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A Soldier's Diary: Kargil the Inside Story by Harinder Baweja Pdf

Harinder Baweja, an Editor with Hindustan Times has earned a reputation as a fearless, committed reporter through her prolonged coverage of conflict zones. Her experience of covering the Kashmir crisis gave her access to a wide range of sources, particularly among the army units that were sent to Kargil. She covered the sharp, short war for India Today magazine, using her enviable range of sources to compile a definite account of the Kargil war. She has also edited and authored chapters for 26/11 Mumbai Attacked.

Calling Sehmat

Harinder Sikka
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Author : Harinder Sikka
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0143442309

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Calling Sehmat by Harinder Sikka Pdf

The year is 1971 Tension is brewing between India and Pakistan One secret could change the course of history . . . It's now up to her When a young college-going Kashmiri girl, Sehmat, gets to know her dying father's last wish, she can do little but surrender to his passion and patriotism and follow the path he has so painstakingly laid out. It is the beginning of her transformation from an ordinary girl into a deadly spy. She's then married off to the son of a well-connected Pakistani general, and her mission is to regularly pass information to the Indian intelligence. Something she does with extreme courage and bravado, till she stumbles on information that could destroy the naval might of her beloved country. Inspired from real events, Calling Sehmat . . . is an espionage thriller that brings to life the story of this unsung heroine of war.

Kargil 1999

Jasjit Singh
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Author : Jasjit Singh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015052624809

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Kargil 1999 by Jasjit Singh Pdf

The book covers the core aspects that combined to culminate in the Kargil war and an account of the why and how of the war. The Kargil war is also significant in that while Pakistan escalated its covert war (in 1998) after it acquired nuclear weapons in 1987, this is the first war was fought with regular forces between the two countries that had become overtly nuclear although not the first between nuclear-armed states. And, hence, this volume that attempts to place the latest war in the context of the earlier attempts to take Kashmir by force.

Top Girls

Caryl Churchill
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Author : Caryl Churchill
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781350028593

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Top Girls by Caryl Churchill Pdf

Marlene thinks the eighties are going to be stupendous. Her sister Joyce has her doubts. Her daughter Angie is just frightened. Since its premiere in 1982, Top Girls has become a seminal play of the modern theatre. Set during a period of British politics dominated by the presence of the newly elected Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Churchill's play prompts us to question our notions of women's success and solidarity. Its sharp look at the society and politics of the 1980s is combined with a timeless examination of women's choices and restrictions regarding career and family. This new Student Edition features an introduction by Sophie Bush, Senior Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, UK prepared with the contemporary student in mind. METHUEN DRAMA STUDENT EDITIONS are expertly annotated texts of a wide range of plays from the modern and classic repertoires. A well as the complete text of the play itself, this volume contains: · A chronology of the play and the playwright's life and work · an introductory discussion of the social, political, cultural and economic context in which the play was originally conceived and created · a succinct overview of the creation processes followed and subsequent performance history of the piece · an analysis of, and commentary on, some of the major themes and specific issues addressed by the text · a bibliography of suggested primary and secondary materials for further study.

In the Line of Fire

Pervez Musharraf
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Author : Pervez Musharraf
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 610 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-04
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781847395962

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In the Line of Fire by Pervez Musharraf Pdf

It is almost unprecedented for a head of state to publish a memoir while still in office. But Pervez Musharraf is no ordinary head of state. As President of Pakistan since 1999, his is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world, and he continues to play a crucial role in the global war on terror. A one-time supporter of the Taliban, a general who fought in several wars, President Musharraf took a decisive turn against militant Islam in 2001. Since then he has survived two assassination attempts; rooted out militants in his own government; helped direct countless raids against al-Qaeda both in his cities and in the mountains; and tracked Osama bin Laden with technical and human intelligence. IN THE LINE OF FIRE is astonishingly revealing and honest about dozens of topics of intense interest to the world. Among its many revelations: exactly how Pakistani authorities tracked down and smashed three major al-Qaeda control centres in the mountains; how al-Qaeda's many-layered structure was revealed after the assassination attempts; Bin Laden's current position within the al-Qaeda hierarchy; what it has been like to deal with Bush and Blair; how Pakistan and India have avoided nuclear confrontation; and much more. The terrible earthquake of 2005, killing nearly 40,000 Pakistanis, is just one chapter in a life and career that has been filled with danger and drama. The worldwide launch of President Musharraf's memoir promises to be a sensation.

Guns and Yellow Roses

Sankarshan Thakur
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Author : Sankarshan Thakur
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015052865345

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Guns and Yellow Roses by Sankarshan Thakur Pdf

Not A Flag-Waving Exercise, But A Critical Look At The Kargil War Contributors Include Rahul Bedi, Bharat Bhushan, Sunanda K. Datta Ray, Sankarshan Thakur Among Many Others.