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
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
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
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