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A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer. -Ralph Waldo Emerson ICPI
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Dear Readers! As a proud Indian, we all SALUTE our armed forces for the courage and bravery they display from time to time in the service of our nation. Singing paeans to their glory is an occasional national and social media indulgence. The more important aspect is to learn from these bravehearts and apply the similar valour to our own life and social causes. Becoming an Aimer is more vital than retaining the flavour of a Blamer. Choice and actions remain with us. whY not! Cheers, Rajiv Khurana Editor rajiv@rajivkhurana.com 9810211256
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Heroes are never perfect, but they're brave, they're authentic, they're courageous, determined, discreet, and they've got grit. -Wade Davis
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Indian Armed Forces have hundreds of stories of men who showed courage and bravery in the line of their duty. We salute everyone. Sharing few stories to keep inspiring us all.
Major General Ian Cardozo
Major General Ian Cardozo, who has many achievements to his name, will always be known for his immense courage in the 1971 war with Pakistan. He was, at the time, a young major with 5 Gorkha Rifles. During the war, he stepped on a landmine and severely injured his leg. When even the doctor could not cut his leg, Cardozo asked for a khukri (the Gorkha knife) and cut his own leg off, saying, “Now go and bury it!” The incident did not deter Cardozo from going on to serve his country. Through sheer willpower and determination, he continued to perform his duties as a soldier and became the first disabled officer in the Indian Army to command an infantry battalion and a brigade. In spite of not being physically at par with other officers, he defeated many ‘two-legged’ soldiers to come first in many fitness tests during his stint in the army.
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Captain Vikram Batra
Born in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, Captain Vikram Batra of 13 J&K Rifles, is known as the hero of the Kargil war. He led one of the toughest war operations in Kashmir, and was also called Sher Shah (in the intercepted messages of the Pakistani army). He was instrumental in recapturing Peak 5140, which is located at an altitude of 17,000 feet. During this mission, Batra was seriously injured but still managed to kill three enemy soldiers in close combat. After capturing Peak 5140, he went on yet another difficult mission to recapture Peak 4875 on July 7, 1999. Batra made a call to his father before he left and told him about the crucial mission. Hardly did he know that this would be his last call home. It was one of the most difficult missions the Indian army attempted because the Pakistani forces were sitting above the peak at 16,000 feet and the climb gradient was 80 degrees. On their way up, one of Batra’s fellow officers was severely injured. Batra set out to save him. When a subedar tried to help him save the officer, Batra pushed him aside, saying, “You have children, step aside.” He saved his fellow soldier but was killed while clearing enemy positions. Batra’s last words were “Jai Mata Di.”
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A famous quote by Batra is: “Either I will come back after hoisting the tricolour (Indian flag), or I will come back wrapped in it, but I will be back for sure.” He was honoured with the Param Vir Chakra.
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Subedar Yogendra Singh Yadav
This brave soldier has the high honour of being the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. He received this award at the age of 19 for his actions on July 4,1999, during the Kargil war. Born in 1980 in Aurangabad Ahir village, Uttar Pradesh, Yadav showed immense courage during the war in 1999. He volunteered for the task of capturing three strategic bunkers on Tiger Hill, which were situated at the top of a vertical, snow-covered, 16,500 feet high cliff face. He was climbing the high cliff with the help of a rope when the enemy bunker started rocket fire. Yadav was hit by three bullets in his groin and shoulder. Despite being severely injured, Yadav kept climbing and finished the remaining 60 feet to reach the top of the cliff. Though in immense pain, Yadav crawled to the first enemy bunker and lobbed a grenade, which killed four Pakistani soldiers and set back the enemy fire. This gave the rest of the Indian platoon the opportunity to climb up the cliff face.
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However, this was not it. Yadav continued to fight and destroyed the second bunker too with the help of two fellow soldiers. In fact, he also engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy and killed four more Pakistani soldiers. By the time the rest of the Indian platoon arrived, Yadav had already neutralised the enemy attack. This gave Indian soldiers the upper hand and they managed to accomplish one of the toughest missions of the Kargil war – the capture of Tiger Hill.
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Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal
Born in Pune, 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal of the 17 Poona Horse regiment is yet another braveheart who died too young at the age of 21. He died in the Battle of Basantar during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971, where his brave actions earned him the Param Vir Chakra posthumously. Khetarpal showed immense courage and strong will when Pakistani armour, which was superior in strength, counterattacked at Jarpal, in the Shakargarh sector, in December, 1971. Though Khetarpal was in a different squadron, he rushed to help, moving towards the enemy, overrunning the defences with his tanks, and capturing Pakistani infantry and weapons. When the commander of his troops was killed, Khetarpal continued to attack the enemy fiercely until the latter’s tanks started pulling back. Khetarpal even managed to destroy one of the withdrawing tanks.
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But the enemy reformed their armour and prepared for a second attack. This time they targeted the sector held by Khetarpal. The attack was severe and swift. Khetarpal was wounded but managed to hit 10 enemy tanks. He was asked to abandon his tank but realised that if he left it the enemy would break through. He fought courageously and destroyed another enemy tank. But then his own tank received another hit, which resulted in the death of this courageous officer.
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Subedar Karam Singh Born in Sehna village in the Sangrur District of Punjab, Karam Singh was the first nonposthumous Param Vir Chakra awardee. Singh retired from the Indian Army as Honorary Captain in 1948 and died in 1993 at the age of 77. He is also the only Indian to win the highest medals of both the British and Indian governments. Among his several brave acts, Karam Singh is best known for his courage on 13 October, 1948, when Pakistan decided to launch a brigade attack to retake Richhmar Gali in Kashmir. The firing was so furious that it destroyed almost all the bunkers in the Indian platoon. The communication with the commander was also cut off and Singh could not update his situation or ask for reinforcements.
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He was left with just one choice – to fight the enemy with whatever little army and weapons he had. The attacks had left Karam Singh severely injured but nothing could deter his spirit. He refused to evacuate the post even when the enemy got very close. When enemy soldiers came even closer, Karam Singh jumped out of his trench and stabbed two intruders to death. His brave act demoralised the enemy so much that they broke off the attack.
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BRAVERY
Believe in yourself
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Fall in love with your imperfections. Who does not have them! Take charge. Fight negativity. Very few people may be able to help you. Seek support, if needed. Look into the mirror and see the hero everyday. Celebrate your uniqueness.
Rediscover. Pretend. Act.
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You have many strengths that you might have lost track of. Revisit and Rediscover. If you can’t make it, fake it. Pretend. Stance you take is important. Act accordingly. Your acts will create the right impact for you.
Ask Questions to Situations
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You can initiate positive changes only when you examine with questions to change the ‘status quo’. No one may initially like it. Initiate the change with your affirmative attitude and perseverance. Be willing to be frowned upon or laughed at. Move.
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BRAVERY
Voice Against. Rock the Bottom.
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Sometimes, it takes more than a shout to make the deaf hear. Stand for your beliefs and principles. Be ready and willing to fight it out. Involve the silent majority. Take full responsibility of your actions and words. Be ready to lose with grace too.
Express. Appreciate. Apologise.
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Develop the ability to say in simple and clear manner. Avoid playing games. Appreciate people around for the efforts they put in. Apologise appropriately and on time for anything you overlook. Invest in building relationships.
Retain Balance and Be Happy
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You are responsible for your own actions. Manage your senses. Re-examine your actions frequently. Seek feedback from people who matter. Avoid living a gloomy life. Find reasons to smile and enjoy your life. Share your happiness with others too.
Yearn for Better Life
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Take action daily toward your goals. Ask for help. Network. Research. Plan. Take more action. Adjust your plans as you go along. Be open to something even better. Never give up. Adjust. Push on. Take care of your health too.
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I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. It is the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. -Thomas Paine
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Only the brave know how to forgive... a coward never forgave; it is not in his nature. -Laurence Sterne Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war. -Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Be brave enough to live life creatively. The creative place where no one else has ever been. -Alan Alda We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joy in the world. -Helen Keller
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Family Business Mentoring Mentoring YES – Young Entrepreneurs for Success Career Mentoring
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Family ventures in India serve as the backbone of the economy. Name any field of business or social initiative, and families in India would have played a pivotal role. Family businesses have their own unique style and culture which keep evolving over the time. Market opportunities have been expanding globally; technology has been helping in the need and speed of delivery and the social and family milieu has created new dimensions in control and decisionmaking power-centres, besides the newer generation aspiring for new avenues or seeking a higher and faster stake in the enterprise. Complexities have been rising and so has the commitment to succeed. Globally, businesses are seeking professional MENTORS for advice, strength and support. In India, highly aware families have followed suit. Some are gearing up, while a large number still live in the comfortable bliss of ignorance. You too can easily reach out to a MENTOR if you identify your family business with any of these illustrative needs: International Management Consultant & Trainer, Venture Mentor, Executive Coach, Social Entrepreneur, Well published writer‌
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