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Why is 56th Course NDA different?

An unusual combination took shape on Jan 1, 2020 when Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane took over as the 28th Chief of the Army Staff while his batch-mates Admiral Karambir Singh and Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria are heading the Navy and Air Force.

Chiefs of Army Staff – the unusual coincidences

Gen. Naravane is the 3rd officer from Sikh Light Infantry to become Chief of the Indian Army. Prior to this, Gen. V. P. Malik and Gen. Bikram Singh served as the 19th and 25th COAS.

Infantry officers who became Chief of Army Staff

Both the Field Marshals, and 15 out of 27 Chief of Army Staffs were Infantry officers, while 8 Armoured Corps Officers and 5 Gunners rose to the level of Chief of Army Staff. Within the infantry, Gorkha Rifles has contributed 4 chiefs while Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane is the 3rd officer from the Sikh Light Infantry to become COAS of the Indian Army including Gen. V. P. Malik and Gen. Bikram Singh.

What ails the medical profession in India today?

The Indian Medical Association (IMA), is up in arms against the new National Medical Commission Bill 2019 passed by the Lok Sabha, which it describes as a draconian and undemocratic legislation

Shared mobility: the future of Indian roads

Every house owner in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore thinks that he owns the adjacent road and has a right to park his vehicle on the public space meant for pedestrians, cyclists and other commuters. This leads to a serious parking crunch, and obstruction in the movement of - ambulances, fire engines, and other such emergency vehicles.

Why did Google take over ‘Where is my Train’ app

"Where is my Train" -- a unique train app displays live train status and up-to-date schedule even offline without an Internet or GPS connection.

World’s highest rail bridge– taller than Eiffel Tower & Qutub Minar

The 1.3-km-long rail bridge- taller than Eiffel Tower and higher than Qutub Minar-- will be able to withstand earthquakes and wind speeds up to 260 km/hr. Made up of 63mm thick special blast-proof steel to resist terrorist blasts, the bridge will be painted with a special corrosion-resistant paint that lasts 15 years and expected to have a lifespan of 120 years.

Ayushman Bharat – the world’s largest government funded health care program

Very soon more than 10 crore families will be eligible for health cover to the extent of Rs 5 lakh per family per year under the Ayushman Bharat – National Health Protection Mission. This will lead to timely treatment, improved patient satisfaction, higher productivity, increased access to quality health care and overall improvement in the quality of life—for about 50 crore Indian citizens.

Cost of a flat should be fixed on completion

The best way to ensure the protection of Home Buyers is to abolish the practice of raising money before possession of a Project.

How is Jignesh Shah using bureaucratic red tape to strangle justice

A new twist in Jignesh Shah who has many ex-bureaucrats working for him in a number if his companies involves seeking the help of pen pushing babus in different ministries to play hide and seek with the files. This behind the curtain game is helping Jignesh Shah to shoot and scoot without being caught.

List of Bharat Ratna Awardees

Some people are born great; others have greatness thrust upon them. Isn't it surprising that while Nelson Mandela (South Africa) was confirred Bharat Ratna, the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi was never considered suitable for the Bharat Ratna literally meaning Jewel of India is India’s highest civilian award.

Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay: The Visionary behind the lotus bloom

Deendayal Upadhyay was so inspired by the RSS ideology that he decided to become a lifelong pracharak of RSS and instead of a western suit as was a trend those days – appeared for a competitive examination in dhoti, kurta and cap. This earned him the nick name – Panditji –that continued in later life.
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