K.S Nair

K.S Nair writes on military history with a focus on the Indian armed forces. His books include Ganesha’s Flyboys (Anveshan, 2012) and The Forgotten Few (HarperCollins 2019). His forthcoming book, December in Dacca (HarperCollins, 2022), brings a new approach to India’s involvement in the Bangladesh Liberation War of 1971.


    60 years of HAL Chetak: French songbird turned Rajput warhorse
    60 years of HAL Chetak: French songbird turned Rajput warhorse

    On festive occasions, it showered flower petals, dressed itself up to look like an elephant

    By K.S Nair  Published on 2 April 2022 6:42 AM GMT


    Ukraine 2022 & Bangladesh 1971: History of earlier wars repeating in Ukraine
    Ukraine 2022 & Bangladesh 1971: History of earlier wars repeating in Ukraine

    Russia’s war in Ukraine is, in some ways, like (then West) Pakistan’s war in what was then East Pakistan, soon to become Bangladesh, in 1971.

    By K.S Nair  Published on 17 March 2022 11:32 AM GMT


    MI-17 chopper: A Russian-built machine that Indian armed forces love to fly
    MI-17 chopper: A Russian-built machine that Indian armed forces love to fly

    The Mi-17 has accomplished numerous transport, rescue and combat missions during its service in the Indian Air Force and more widely.

    By K.S Nair  Published on 8 Dec 2021 3:30 PM GMT


    1971 War hero Maha Vir Chakra Air Vice-Marshal C V Parker receives special honour
    1971 War hero Maha Vir Chakra Air Vice-Marshal C V Parker receives special honour

    Hyderabad: Air Vice-Marshal C.V. Parker, MVC, VM, is the only living recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second-highest gallantry decoration,...

    By K.S Nair  Published on 13 Feb 2021 12:45 PM GMT


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