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WHAT’S IN A NAME? “RUDRA” – INDIAN ARMY ATTACK HELICOPTER

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WHAT’S IN A NAME? “RUDRA” – INDIAN ARMY ATTACK HELICOPTER I arrived into this world at my maternal grandfather’s home on Kutchery Street, near Kapaleeswarar Temple in Mylapore, Madras, Chennai. My father named me “RUDRA” to please LORD Shiva to obtain His blessings to defend my mortal existence. Indeed, those blessings helped me to act with courage while taking part in military action in remote Chittagong Hill Tracts during Bangladesh Ops of 1971-72. My Unit Commander Lieutenant Colonel B K Narayan, my Brigade Commander Brigadier T S Oberoi, and my Formation Commander Major General Sujan Singh Uban recommended the award … Continue reading WHAT’S IN A NAME? “RUDRA” – INDIAN ARMY ATTACK HELICOPTER

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SEPTUAGENARIAN OF SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE CELEBRATES 69th REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA

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SEPTUAGENARIAN OF SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE CELEBRATES 69th REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA Septuagenarian of Special Frontier Force reminds his readers about Tibet’s military occupation since 1950. He is celebrating 69th Republic Day of India while Asia’s third largest nation remains under Colonial Oppression, Repression, Suppression, and Tyranny imposed by People’s Republic of China. This Year’s Republic Day is of great interest for it gives me (Rudra) to speak about Rudra’s Maiden Appearance apart from ‘ASHWINI’ ( my son’s first name) Radar developed by Defence Development and Research Organization(DRDO). This Father-Son first-time appearance in 69th Republic Day Parade defines the term ‘KARMA’. Rudra … Continue reading SEPTUAGENARIAN OF SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE CELEBRATES 69th REPUBLIC DAY OF INDIA

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BHARAT DARSHAN – SALUTATIONS TO MARIGOLD

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BHARAT DARSHAN – SALUTATIONS TO MARIGOLD I warmly share the feelings of Ian Cardozo to recognize Marigold flower as Symbol of India’s Remembrance Day to pay our respectful tribute to all soldiers who sacrificed their lives defending our Nation since the day of its birth on August 15, 1947. Rudranarasimham Rebbapragada Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4162 USA SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE REMEMBRANCE DAY – REMEMBERING INDIA’S WAR DEAD Would be grateful if you could send this attached article and poem on Remembrance Day and the Marigold to your list of persons and veterans who are in receipt of your e-mails. Thanks. Ian … Continue reading BHARAT DARSHAN – SALUTATIONS TO MARIGOLD

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SERVE THE NATION – SERVE THE SOLDIER WHO FIGHTS FOR YOUR COUNTRY

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SERVE THE NATION – SERVE THE SOLDIER WHO FIGHTS FOR YOUR COUNTRY In September 1969, I joined Indian Army Medical Corps to serve the soldier who fights for my country. I am pleased to share Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal’s tribute to the Indian Soldier. Rudranarasimham Rebbapragada Ann Arbor, MI 48104-4162 USA SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE   THE INDIAN SOLDIER IS A ROLE MODEL FOR THE NATION Indian Defence Review, January 15, 2016 Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal The Idea of India The Indian soldier is a role model for the people of India. Scrupulously honest, positively secular, completely apolitical, with an ethos of working … Continue reading SERVE THE NATION – SERVE THE SOLDIER WHO FIGHTS FOR YOUR COUNTRY

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OPERATION EAGLE – OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNMENT OF INDIA – RELEASE 1971 WAR SERVICE CITATION

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OPERATION EAGLE – OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNMENT OF INDIA – RELEASE 1971 WAR SERVICE CITATION SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE-OPERATION EAGLE-1971 BANGLADESH OPs-GALLANTRY AWARD: February 06, 2016 From: Personal Number. MR-03277K, Rank.  Major,  AMC/DPC, Rudra Narasimham, Rebbapragada, B.Sc., M.B.B.S., 2011 South Huron Parkway, Apartment #11, Ann Arbor, MI  48104-4162 United States of America. To: Shri. Narendra Damodardas Modi, Honourable Prime Minister of India, The Prime Minister’s Office(PMO), South Block, Raisina Hill, New Delhi – 110 101. Subject:- Operation Eagle – Military Operation in Chittagong Hill Tracts – India-Pakistan War of 1971 – “The Past is Never Dead.” – Regarding. Reference:- Government of India … Continue reading OPERATION EAGLE – OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNMENT OF INDIA – RELEASE 1971 WAR SERVICE CITATION

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DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY – KNOW YOUR ENEMY

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DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY – KNOW YOUR ENEMY Please take a look at Directorates and Branches of Indian Army Organization. Deputy Chief of Army Staff DCOAS(P&S) includes Director General of the Defence Intelligence Agency(DDG DSC) which was set up after the Kargil War. The idea is that of integrating defence intelligence gathering. Lieutenant General Kamal Davar was appointed as Director General DSC on March 05, 2002. He recommended all-encompassing National Doctrine to meet with India’s Intelligence Gathering demands. Intelligence demands keeping tabs or a tab which means to keep a check on, follow or watch every move. The primary mission of … Continue reading DEFENCE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY – KNOW YOUR ENEMY

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WHAT IS MILITARY INTELLIGENCE? A BRAVE GENERAL NOT PREPARED FOR 1962 WAR

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WHAT IS MILITARY INTELLIGENCE? A BRAVE GENERAL NOT PREPARED FOR 1962 WAR Shiv Kunal Verma’s book titled, “1962: THE WAR THAT WASN’T” tries to give a complete account of 1962 War between India and China. General Kodandera Subayya Thimayya, Padma Bhushan, DSO was Indian Army Chief from 08 May 1957 to 07 May 1961, and General Pran Nath Thapar served as Indian Army Chief from 08 May 1961 to 19 Nov 1962. The War was initiated by China during October 1962 and ended on November 21, 1962 when China declared unilateral cease-fire and withdrew from captured territory.To accomplish this military … Continue reading WHAT IS MILITARY INTELLIGENCE? A BRAVE GENERAL NOT PREPARED FOR 1962 WAR