Captain Vijyant Thapar (Known by Robin) was born on December 26, 1976 in the Nangal town of Punjab. Rank—Captain Unit—2 Rajputana Rifles Regiment War—Kargil War (Operation Vijay – 1999) Award—Vir Chakra (Posthumously) You should not only read and know about this great heroic story of our brave soldiers, but also share it with your friends, parents and siblings, so that we never lose sight of what these heroes did for our nation. Captain Vijyant Thapar is a true inspiration for all of us as he sacrificed his life for our country. He displayed unflinching confidence, valour and bravery in the Kargil war. Our country will always be grateful to its hero.

Yogendra Singh Yadav was born on May 10, 1980 in the Ahir village of Aurangabad in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh. Rank—Grenadier, Retired as Honorary Captain Unit—18 Grenadiers War—Kargil War (Operation Vijay – 1999) Award—ParamVir Chakra Recognition—five months old when he joined the Indian Army. He became the youngest 'ParamVir Chakra' awardee at the age of 19 years. The entire world will always remember the exemplary valour displayed by the Indian soldiers in the Kargil war. Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav not only defeated the enemy but also dodged death in this war. At the time of receiving the ParamVir Chakra award he was only 19 years of age. He is the youngest soldier to have received the ParamVir Chakra.

Vikram Batra (Known by Luv, Shershah, Kargil-ka-She) was born on September 9, 1974 in Palampur district of Himachal Pradesh. Rank—Captain Unit—13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles War—Kargil War (Operation Vijay – 1999) Award—Param Vir Chakra (Posthumously) Whenever any discussion comes up regarding the Kargil war, the first name that reminds to us is that of Captain Vikram Batra, the valiant son of India. Captain Vikram Batra of 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles is one of those bravehearts who contributed in the victory of the Kargil war after fiercely fighting on multiple peaks one after another. Captain Vikram Batra showed unprecedented valour in the Kargil war and attained martyrdom. He was awarded with the ‘Param Vir Chakra’ posthumously.

Manoj Kumar Pandey was born on June 25, 1975 in the Rudha Village of Sitapur District in Uttar Pradesh. Rank—Captain Unit—1/11 Gorkha Rifles War—Kargil War (Operation Vijay – 1999) Award—Param Vir Chakra (Posthumously) Special Recognition—Manoj Kumar Pandey stood with all his courage at his post 'PehalwanChowki' (in Khalubar area) at the height of 19,700 feet for a long time and carried out his duty with absolute courage and dedication. The exuberant words, "I swear that I will even defeat death if it comes in the way of my duty", were of martyr Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, the hero of the Kargil war.

Saurabh Kalia was born on June 29, 1976 at Amritsar (Punjab) to Smt Vijaya and Dr. N K Kalia. Rank—Captain Unit—4 Battalion, JAT Regiment War—Kargil War (Operation Vijay – 1999) You should not only read and know about this great heroic story of our brave soldiers, but also share it with your friends, parents and siblings, so that we never lose sight of what these heroes did for our nation. Captain Saurabh Kalia is a true inspiration for all of us as he sacrificed his life for our country. He displayed unflinching confidence, valour and bravery in the Kargil war. Our country will always be grateful to its hero.

Sanjay Kumar was born on March 3, 1976 in Kalol Bakain of District Bilaspur in Himachal Pradesh. Rank—Rifleman (Presently, Subedar Major) Unit—13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles War—Kargil War (Operation Vijay – 1999) Award—ParamVir Chakra Recognition—Rifleman Sanjay Kumar is a paradigm of extraordinary bravery. His enemies were amazed and impressed by his incredible bravery. The enemy attacked from the hill and most of the soldiers from his team were martyred. There was a point of time when Sanjay was out of ammunitions, but this never stopped him. He could see his end right in front of his eyes, yet he acted with determination and courage and thus defeating death, he successfully completed the mission assigned to him.

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लेखक ऋषि राज को दो बार कारगिल जाने का अवसर प्राप्त हुआ है। अपनी इन यात्राओं के दौरान उन्होंने उन जगहों को बहुत नजदीक से देखा, जहाँ हमारे वीर शहीदों के बलिदान की अमर गाथा लिखी गई। द्रास, कारगिल, काकसर और बटालिक के इलाके मूक गवाह हैं, हमारे जवानों द्वारा प्रदर्शित शौर्य और पराक्रम के। यह पुस्तक संकलन है उन भावों का, जो लेखक ने इन जगहों पर जाकर इतिहास के पन्नों को पलटकर हासिल किए हैं। यह तो आप जानते ही हैं कि कारगिल युद्ध परिणाम था पाकिस्तान द्वारा धोखे से हमारे सीमाक्षेत्र में घुसपैठ करने का, जिसके परिणाम स्वरूप वो हमारी 150 किलोमीटर लंबी सीमा पर 160 चौकियों पर काबिज हो गया। जबकि वर्षों से दोनों देशों में एक मूक सहमति थी कि सर्दियों में दोनों ही देश इन चौकियों को खाली रखेंगे। परंतु पाकिस्तान ने हमेशा की भाँति भारत को धोखा दिया। पाकिस्तान के तत्कालीन सेनाध्यक्ष परवेज मुशर्रफ भारत से सियाचिन का बदला लेना चाहते थे, जिसके लिए उन्होंने कारगिल युद्ध की व्यूह रचना कर डाली। भारत के शूरवीर सैनिकों ने विषम परिस्थितियों के बावजूद पाकिस्तान को भारत भूमि से खदेड़कर बाहर कर दिया। यह पुस्तक मिश्रण है—ऐतिहासिक तथ्यों, भावनाओं, कारगिल वीरों की पराक्रम गाथा का और एक पुण्य प्रयास है शहीदों के बलिदान की स्मृति को जागृत रखने का। आशा है, यह प्रयास आपको अवश्य पसंद आएगा। जय हिंद

This book is a great tribute to our brave soldiers who fought fiercely in the Kargil War. In this book, you will know about the lives of various Kargil heroes such as Captain Saurabh Kalia, Captain Vijyant Thapar, Captain Vikram Batra, Captain Manoj Pandey, and many other young soldiers who had sacrificed their lives for the pride of Mother India. You will learn how our nerves had refused to admit defeat, even under adverse conditions and now they turned the tables on Pakistan no had assumed the war to be already won. in this book, the author Is also sharing his experience of meeting the families of the martyrs. The Kargil war was an outcome of Pakistan's betrayal as they had used Stealth to occupy 150 posts located along the 160 Km long Line of Control. This book also sheds light on our political and diplomatic victory and various other aspects of the Kargil War like the refusal of both China and the United States to provide any support to the Pakistani forces. This book Is an attempt by the author to keep alive the memories of all those martyrs, who laid their lives in the service of nation.

Oral epics in any Indian language are generally associated with certain specific communities, defined by their traditional occupations; and the present oral epic Koti Channaya belongs to the Billava community. This poetic narrative, which records the life and adventures of the two cultural heroes of the Billava community, their yearning for cultivable land, their brave opposition to the established powerful classes, and their tragic end, is sung by the members of the particular communities called Pambada and Parava of coastal Karnataka, during the annual worship of the twin heroes. The oral epic, Koti Chennaya unravels the world of Billava community (traditionally toddy-tappers) of coastal Karnataka recording in the process the life and adventures as also the travails and tribulations of the two cultural heroes of Billava community. Most of the oral epics begin with a 'Creation Myth', which begins with the creation of the entire universe step by step, thus focuses on the legendary first parents/ancestors of the community concerned. Such a myth, besides glorifying the cultural heroes of the epic, gives a privileged position to the community by linking it with the rest of the world and gives it a socio-cultural identity. Koti Channaya also begins with a 'Creation Myth'. A recent study undertaken by UNESCO says that half of the 6,700 languages spoken in the world at present face the danger of extinction before the end of this century.

It is raining and there is not much one can do outdoors. Come and listen to Aajis story about the Kolis, the original inhabitants of Bombay, their favourite fish Bombay Duck and the citys magnificent docks.Written by Fleur D’Souza and Illustrated by Kripa.

नंदिता की कहानी भारत के सबसे प्रसिद्ध फोटोग्राफर, होमाई व्यारवाला के जीवन का जश्न मनाती है। होमाई का साहस और शिल्प कौशल पुस्तक में खूबसूरती से सामने आता है। प्रिया कुरियन के चित्रण होमाई की कार्यशैली को इतनी सटीकता से बनाए रखते हैं कि कभी-कभी ऐसा लगता है मानो होमाई ने ही पुस्तक का चित्रण किया हो। शिल्प और जीवन के बीच निरंतर बदलाव पाठकों को रंगमंच की जीवंतता की याद दिलाता है। किताब हिंदी और अंग्रेजी दोनों भाषाओं में उपलब्ध है।

Marathi has an unbroken literary tradition of over eight centuries, divided conveniently into two distinct periods, classical and modern. The Classical period spans six centuries, remarkable for poetry, devotional and heroic. Jnandev, Namdev, Eknath, Tukaram and Ramdas have become household names throughout India. While Virasaiva, Jain, and Muslim poets have enriched the secular and spiritual content, wandering minstrels have sung heroic ballads. New forms of literature have flowered from the nineteenth century under the impact of English education and western thought. The Chiplunkar, Apte, Anil Despande, Phadke, Khandekar, Mardhekar, Rege and Gadgil. Tracing the earliest reference to Maharashtra in a rock inscription of the fourth century, the history concludes with the formation of the state in 1960.

Haiku is a very short form of Japanese poetry consisting of 17 syllables arranged in three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively. But against all odds, this is a collection of feelings written in three lines. An economical masterpiece that Trades you through realities of life; speaking of love, relationships, paradoxes in life, you name it you have it in here.

A book by Jagdish Joshi and translated by Kanchan Wanchoo Sharma.

It was evening. The three village lads had just witnessed the miracle of their life, a movie courtesy of a touring enterprise, when, on their homeward journey, another strange experience engulfed them in the form of a flash flood, pushing them up to two entangled trees. Dawn breaks and the three friends are joined by an unusual, awful, gentle companion who becomes their new friend. Amazing and amusing, The Fourth Friend is a beautiful gift from one of India's best-loved storytellers.

What would happen if the beetles were in charge?Or if fish ruled the world? This fantastical poem offers a powerful glimpse into world where nature comes first.A beauty story written by Suniti Namjoshi and illustrated by krishna bala shenoi