Established in 1963 to train officers for Emergency Commission in the Army, it now trains those between 22 and 25 years for the Short Service Commission. It is also the only Academy, among the country’s four Army training establishments, which commissions women to be officers. Photos: K.V. Srinivasan.
1. Martyrs Memorial Service at The Hut of Remembrance
2. Honour guard at The Hut of Remembrance.
3. Drill Instructors march with their pace sticks.
4. The main gates to Officers Training Academy.
5. Cadets on the Parameshwaran drill square as flights take off from the airport bordering the Academy.
6. Lt. Gen. Ravindra Pratap Sahi AVSM, Commandant OTA.
7. 72 at a time. Cadets shimmy up the vertical rope.
8. A leap of faith across a ditch.
9. Lady cadets perform dips.
10. The 1861 built White House which has been OTA’s headquarters since its inception.
11. The 200-year-old Adyar Officers’ Mess built in 1815.
12. In the classroom.
13. Gentleman cadets consult maps and the GPS before the navigational endurance exercise.
14. Lady cadets with their battle gear.
15. Cadets march at the Parameshwaran drill square.
“Brave never Dies, they only make History”. Yes, you heard it right! A person can sacrifice his/her life for the nation, but even after that they are always called as martyrs and remain live in numerous motivational and inspirational statements.
A look on Navin’s Timeline:
Navin Gulia hails from a family of Army officers. So, since childhood, he was keen to join Indian Army as a “Commando”. After completing his schooling, he underwent got selected in NDA and underwent 4 years of tough training in NDA and IMA. On the final day of his Officer Training competition, in April 1995, he leads his company “Sangro”. With an impressive start, he crossed an 8feet ditch, the zig-zag balance and ran-up the steps of a high ramp. But, as he reached the top, he accidentally falls behind. Because of that, his spinal cord gets injured causing paralysis to his whole body. Doctor declared him 100% disabled.
But, as we all know that an Officer always remain an Officer, Navin didn’t quit. After coming out of the hospital after 2 years, he prepared himself mentally and start taking more challenges in his life. He, sitting on his wheel chair, completed his PG in Computer Management and start teaching Computer science. At present is running his own coaching center in Gurgaon.
Achievements of Navin Gulia:
Even after being a 100% disabled, Navin Gulia is well known as a multiple award-winning, internationally acclaimed, Author, Adventurer, Thinker, Orator and Social Worker. He added his name in Limca World Record by driving non-stop from Delhi to Marsimikla. He is first and only disabled person to reach 18,632 feet height, the highest motorable pass in the world in 55 hours. Not only this, being adventurous by heart, Navin has practiced flying Microlite aircraft. Apart from this, he has written two books motivated from his own life experiences (Book1: In Quest of the Last Victory, Book2: Veer Usko Janiye). He also runs an NGO named ADAA ‘Apni Duniya Apna Ashiana‘ dedicate to work for street children, village children and differently able children. For complete knowledge about this brave guy, you can reach his website (http://www.navingulia.com/)
He has been awarded as National Role Model by Prime Minister in 2006.
Check out his interview:
What can we Learn from Him:
According to a survey made in 2011, 2.68 crore people were counted as disabled in India. But, within that crowd a man can only come out as a leader, and that’s what Navin Gulia has shown. Even after leaving the Indian Army, the leadership quality is still present in him. His Leadership, Determination. Hard work, Positive Attitude towards life has made him a real hero for all.
If he can chase his dreams even being completely disabled why can’t you?
There is a well know quote by Navin Gulia,
“For a tiger to walk Alone, Strong, Confident, and Fearless, is not Bravery. It is outing. It is what it is. It is its Nature. It possible cannot be anything else except that.
In life, never give yourself a choice to be anything except what you wish to be. Make it your nature.”
So, keep yourself motivated and be active on SSBCrack.com.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today dismissed his Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Asif’s statement on use of nuclear weapons, saying India is capable of securing its borders. “Answer to every question is not necessary. I am Defence Minister of India, not Pakistan. India is capable of securing its borders,” he said.
The minister asked to comment on Asif’s statement that use of nuclear weapons was an option as they were not kept merely for show but as deterrents.
Asif had said in a television interview that if Pakistan needed to use nuclear weapons for “our survival, we will”.
On China blocking a proposal for action by the UN against Pakistan on release of Mumbai attack mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi, Parrikar said, “The matter is related to External Affairs Ministry and the Prime Minister.”
To a question on cross-border terrorism, the Defence Minister, who was here to inaugurate an orientation programme for newly-elected Cantonment Board Members, said, “It has come down.”
The Defence Minister refused to comment on the possibility of Myanmar-like strikes in the future.
“Such things are secret and cannot be shared,” Parrikar said replying to a question on possibility of Myanmar-like strikes.
Hitting back at rebels who had killed 18 soldiers in Manipur, special forces of the Army had carried out a surgical strike inside Myanmar last month.
The strike was carried out by commandos on specific intelligence input in coordination with Myanmarese authorities.
India vs Pakistan Nuclear Race. Pakistan is provoking India time and again. Recently in a statement, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has threatened that Pakistan won’t hesitate from using nuclear weapons against India. We are not sure how sure Mr Khawaja Asif is about his own statement. Here we are comparing Indian and Pakistan in terms of nuclear weapon they have.
India Nuclear Missiles
Pakistan Nuclear Missiles
A nuclear war between both the countries would be a disaster, Pakistani defence minister should be sensible enough as he is sitting at a responsible position. However, India knows how to tackle situations whatever the case is, as we have proved it earlier and if required, we will prove it again. Do not mess with India.
If you are on Facebook, you must have seen Indian Army official page on FB names as ADGPI Indian Army. Now most of us will think why ADGPI and why not simply use Indian army. We hope most of us are curious to know what ADGPI stands for and what is the role of ADGPI in Indian Army. In this article, we are covering some details on what is ADGPI and what is its role in the Indian army.
ADGPI stands for Additional Directorate General of Public Information, under Directorate General of Military Intelligence, deals with Public Relation (PR) activities, Media Relations and Monitoring, Info release, Publicity, Image Projection and Perception Management (PM). It primarily aims to establish conditions that lead to confidence in our Army and its readiness to conduct ops in peacetime and war. An officer of the rank of a Major General heads the Additional Directorate and is assisted by the Deputy Director General. The Directorate is divided into two sections, dealing with “Media relations” and “Information operations” respectively
Duties of ADGPI – Additional Directorate General of Public Information
Formulate Indian Army’s PR and PM Policies.
Enhance the image and protect the reputation of the Army.
Responsible for the conduct of perception management in both peace & war.
Give information to COAS, VCOAS, DGMI & DGMO with respect to important issues.
Act as Media and Perception Management Advisor to the COAS.
Army Spokesman on operation related matters.
Hosting and maintenance of Indian Army Website (Portal).
Manage media relations.
Implement and issue directives related to Army PR and PM Policy.
Monitoring and Analysis of Print, Electronic and Cyber Media.
Issue press releases, status report / updates and rebuttals / rejoinders appearing in the mass media.
Interact with Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs to formulate perception management policy.
Interact with Min of Information and Broadcasting to implement perception management campaign and perception management themes.
Interact with GOC-in-C Commands.
Represent Army in inter ministerial groups with respect to perception management.
Here is a chart of Indian Army complete structure which will help defence aspirants and defence lover to understand how Indian army works. As we all know Indian army is headed by Cheif of Army Staff at Army headquarters in Delhi. This chart will give you more insight on how Indian army is structured and works.
Indian Air Force Additional Merit List July 2015. Indian air force course July 2015 commencing in Air Force Academy now. Candidates can check the first merit list here and below is the additional merit list of Indian Air Force course July 2015. Due to low reporting of candidates at AFA, the following Branches/ Courses are being issued JIs to report at AFA, Dundigal Hyderabad on or before 12 Jul 14 by 1200 hours.
Short Service Commission: F(P) – 02 AE(L) – 01 AE(M) – 01 Adm – 01 Total – 05
The following list is as per merit and is based on the requirement in the above mentioned branches for Short Service Commission courses which have commenced from 06 July 2015 at Air Force Academy:-
Indian Air Force these days is going through little tough times. Its required squadrons don’t meet the number of proposed squadrons, extended Rafael deal which is still going on a slow speed, aging aircrafts like MiG-21, MiG-27 which has to be replaced as soon as possible and the most common these days, the aircraft crashes, a serious matter of concern as India lost 7 aircrafts in last 3 months and data states that 50 crashes happened in last 60 months. The tension is prevailing due to less number of squadrons and continuous aircraft crash. Last month second Jaguar aircraft was crashed during a training sortie near Allahabad, fortunately, both the pilots ejected safely. Many other crashes of MiG family took place in Indian Air Force claiming lives of some of the precious pilots.
HAL is now having some distances from Indian Air Force, followed by the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer crash last month. Indian Air Force alleged the quality of HAL Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer is not up to the mark. This led its producer Hindustan aeronautics (HAL) under the scanner. The two pilots safely ejected from the jet. The mishap took place while the jet was on a sortie. The court of inquiry on HAL is yet to be finalized. Indian Air Force claimed that the Rolls Royce engine’s flying period has reduced. The TBO (Time Between Engine Overhaul) was reduced from 2000 hours to 1200 hours. But this allegation has been rejected by HAL.
Well, Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer stood in the media from the moment it was decided to be inducted. The British made single engine jet powered trainer aircraft is bought by other countries like Finland and Australia. In 2004, a deal of 480 million Dollar was signed with BAE systems to procure 24 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer and Transfer of Technology (ToT). Then some 42 HAL made jets were ordered in 2005 while 20 were ordered in 2010, but only 22 were inducted this time. 17 jets were ordered for Navy, but only 11 were inducted that time. Some more orders were made form HAL in following years. According to the sources, the deal would be cheaper if all jets were ordered in one go.
HAL has been a longtime friend of Indian Air Force. The miss understandings between both of the organizations need to be solved quickly. HAL’s Sitara intermediate jet trainer is delayed by 16 years and slow production have made some distances between these two. The monopoly of HAL in defense production will end shortly. As the private players are heading to the defense manufacturing sector, HAL should give its best in maintaining its status and position in the heart of Indian Armed Forces. The role that Indian Air Force plays is incomparable and the pilots are trained to give best of their ability and talent, which always saved causality that could occur during any plane crashes. Air Force need renovation and induction of new beasts to gear up the strength and lead the competition amongst the rising powers.
“I’ll either come back after raising the Indian flag in victory or return wrapped in it, but I will come for sure.” These were the last words of the Sher Shah of the Indian Army, Late Captain Vikram Batra. You must have come across this name when the Kargil war was going on but the name and the man have been forgotten. Not only should every Indian know his name but the life of this martyr too because he died for the Indians.
13 Interesting Facts About Captain Vikram Batra
He got his primary education from his mother, who herself was a teacher
Captain Vikram Batra would have been the General of the Indian Army staff, had he returned from the Kargil war fought between India and Pakistan in the year 1999
He was an officer of the Indian Army and died in the Kargil war while rescuing an injured officer in an enemy counterattack
Batra died on July 7, 1999 when he was only 24 years-old
On June 19, 1999, under the leadership of Captain Vikram Batra, the Indian army snatched point 5140, from right under the enemy’s nose
After this successful operation of Point 5140, Captain Batra volunteered for the next mission to recapture point 4875. This point was 17,000 feet above the sea level and 80 degree steep
On July 7, 1999, in the early hours, he was commanding a mission to rescue an injured officer during an enemy counterattack
It is believed that during the rescue attempt, he pushed aside the injured officer saying, “You have children, step aside.”
He was killed in action while clearing enemy positions
In his remembrance, Captain Batra’s name is used by the Indian Army for various constructions and cantonments
2003 movie LOC Kargil was made as a tribute to the soldiers of the Kargil war. Reportedly, Abhishek Bachchan played Captain Batra’s role
He was awarded with the Param Vir Chakra after his death
As his signal to communicate the success of his missions, Captain Batra was also well known for using the slogan “Yeh Dil Maange More!”.
A scam that came in the limelight in Madhya Pradesh, alleging businessmen, politicians and some senior officials involved in the scam. The scam was seen little different as some witnesses and accused died mysteriously. The case was against Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB), popularly known as ‘Vyapam’, which altered the state-run medical college and government job’s recruitment.
How the VYAPAM Scam Came to Sight
The case came to the sight when an audit by Madhya Pradesh local fund audit office, held in 2008-09, revealed the report that a difference was there in the sales of forms by MPPEB. MPPEB conducts the exams for state-run medical and engineering colleges and some government services also. The officials were claimed to have been corrupt in the seat allotment of medical and engineering colleges. Some famous personalities like Mr. Shivraj Singh Chouhan were also alleged to be involved in the scam.
Actual Face of VYAPAM Scam
The case was surfaced when a premedical test was reported of having some irregularities in 2009 where bribery and impersonation were done to take admission in state medical colleges. In 2013, the country got shocked with the huge fraud in recruitment exam of various posts, like platoon commander, police constable, milk federation, etc. FIR was registered against about 150 suspected people. In 2014, another case of fraud in SBI PO exam was reported. Candidates hired others for appearing and clearing the exams. But many of those students got failed in the interview. According to sources, the members of board hire a person to dictate the answers/copy during exams to few candidates and the examiners were bribed for arranging safe seats for them. Most amazing was that the candidates that want selection were told to leave their sheets blank and were given a high score in the result and the sheets were filled according to the marks obtained.
Government Action on VYAPAM Scam
In 2013 and SIT (Special Investigating Team) was framed to investigate into the case. Charge sheet against 34 people was produces in Indore high court out of which 30 were the parents of the students. Successively 27 students were expelled from the MGM College for clearing the PMT illegally. Former technical education minister (BJP), Lakshmikant Sharma was arrested having links in contractual teacher scam. Nearly 2000 were claimed to be involved in the scam, most of which are in jail. Congress also said that Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his wife were involved in the scam
Suspicious Deaths in VYAPAM Scam
41 people linked to the scam were died in last 5 years while were reported as died in suspicious manner. MP Governor Ram Naresh Yadav’s son Shailesh also died, who was linked to the scam. This phase made this scam the most notorious of all scams. High court special investigating team mentioned that 32 of the linked people died in suspicious conditions (mostly due to health issues or by road accidents).
Why VYAPAM Scam is Recently in News
Recently media revealed that 44 suspicious deaths of the people linked to the scam have taken place. Akshay Singh, a TVtoday journalist died after interviewing parents of a girl who herself died in suspicious circumstances. Dean of Jabalpur Medical College, Dr. Arun Sharma, is also found dead in a hotel in New Delhi. The series deaths are raising the concerns over the multi-crore scam.
