So where was I? Aah yes, the Special Army Train had just arrived at our station at 12 noon. Check the first part here to get yourself up to speed (pun not intended). The special Army train pulled up at the platform at the opposite end of the station -- a platform which was not… Continue reading Army Train Journey Part 2: Samne se dheere chalega, dheere chal!
Category: Travel Tales
Army Train Journey Part 1: ‘Expected Time Of Departure’ is moh maya!
Heard of the special Army train? No, no, not the NDA special. I am talking about the one in which female presence is allowed! 😛 <div></div> I first heard about this special Army train from many army wives, who had accompanied their husband's battalion (or Unit) in such trains while shifting from one positing location to… Continue reading Army Train Journey Part 1: ‘Expected Time Of Departure’ is moh maya!
An Army wife’s guide to surviving the first NDA visit
I don't know what is it about taking the love of your life to NDA for the first time that gets all Army officers super-senti. It's a big deal for them. Which is really surprising as very few things come in that category — the big deal category. But it is going to happen some… Continue reading An Army wife’s guide to surviving the first NDA visit
Army Heritage Museum
On a recent trip to Shimla, I convinced Captain Sa'ab to take me to the Army Heritage Museum and he was justifiably shocked. I always keep harping that any vacation we take should be free of faujiness. There are times when an Army wife also needs a break from Army and I am no different… Continue reading Army Heritage Museum
IMA, where gentlemen become officers
My friend's brother had survived 18 months at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun and so it was indeed time to celebrate. She was going to come all the way to Dehradun to attend the Passing out parade (POP) and since I was living in that city, I couldn't have been happier. Dehradun was… Continue reading IMA, where gentlemen become officers
A Curious Army Wife 