India – Iran – Persian Connection

Isfahan is located at about 400 km (250 miles) south of Iranian capital city of Tehran. Isfahan is considered to be a charming and memorable place and it is popularly known as Nesf-e-Jahan meaning that Isfahan is half the world, I name Hyderabad (Deccan),India as the other half. Hyderabad is charming and its historical monuments are being restored and the city was originally modeled after Isfahan and very soon people would appreciate the connection between these two cities.

My Service in Indian Army helped me to discover my Buddhist Heritage

I was posted to 54 Infantry Division (popularly known as Bison Division) in December 1974 on completion of my service on deputation to Special Frontier Force (Establishment 22). My Indian Army Service helped me to learn about my Buddhist Heritage and to discover my Nagarjuna Connection.

Securing Peace by Preparing for War

We can not win peace if we are not ready for war. There will be no peace until we are willing to stand up to the challenge posed by the enemy. People who arrive at the battlefield fully prepared are more likely to display courage and the well-prepared are more likely to win. 

The 75th Republic Day of India

India is celebrating its 75th Republic Day today i.e. on 26th January 2024. This year French President Emmanuel Macron will be the chief guest.

A story inspired by the Living Spirit of Madhubala to share my military experience to provide Care and Comfort

The Living Spirit of Madhubala that I visualized in Ann Arbor inspired me to share this story.

The Rudi-Grant Connection: British Royal Army Medical Corps vs Indian Army Medical Corps

I was granted Short Service Regular Commission in the Army Medical Corps during September 1969 and participated in the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.

The Rudi Connection Commemorates the Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022

I describe myself as The Unknown Soldier of America for I served in Special Frontier Force-Establishment No. 22-Vikas Regiment without obtaining a Service Identity Document Card issued by the US Department of Defense or the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in support of their military mission.

Republic Day Parade keeps the memories of my Indian Army Service fresh and alive

The Republic Day Parade keeps alive the memories of my Indian Army Service from September 1969 to January 1984.

BHARAT DARSHAN – TRIBUTE TO INDIAN ARMY INFANTRY REGIMENTS

BHARAT DARSHAN – TRIBUTE TO INDIAN ARMY INFANTRY REGIMENTS In celebration of Republic Day of India on January 26, 2018, I pay my tributes to Infantry Regiments of Indian Army who defend our Republic. Rudranarasimham Rebbapragada SPECIAL FRONTIER FORCE INFANTRY REGIMENTS: THE CUTTING EDGE OF SOLDIERING – INDIAN DEFENCE REVIEW Clipped from: http://www.indiandefencereview.com/spotlights/infantry-regiments-the-cutting-edge-of-soldiering/0/ “It is …