Abhinandan Varthaman Archives

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Saurabh Kalia, the 22-Year-Old Soldier Who Never Returned

On Kargil Vijay Diwas, the nation celebrates a hard-won victory — and spares a few moments to honour those who made it possible. But two decades after the conflict ended, martyrs like Captain Saurabh Kalia deserve more than just our tribute.

Kahini Iyer July 27, 2016

First Person

Not All PoWs Return Safe Like Abhinandan Varthaman: The Case of Captain Gurung

Captain Vijender Singh Gurung was captured by Pakistan during the 1971 war. He spent nearly 13 months in captivity. This is his story.

Rahul Singh April 2, 2016

POV

Dear Army Brats, Who Made You the Authority on National Security?

In the last one month, since the Pulwama attack, among those doubling up as defence experts are smug army brats. Their fathers served in the forces, but these skilled piggy-backers have never left behind big city comforts. The odiousness of army brats is tiresome in peacetime, but insufferable when the real threat of conflict lurks in the air.

Sonali Kokra March 11, 2016