Musing

“You call it Army, we call it life!” The line around which my entire childhood evolved, turned out to be true at each moment these days. Life was never this much fascinating ever before. While the heart always belonged to the camouflaged uniform, somehow my mind led me to the college life. But as it is said, if it’s meant to be, it will surely happen. After those rigorous rib breaking training sessions, it seems like a dream now. Starting from the first day of enthusiasm to the midway of the course, all exhausted yet full of zeal, to the most cherished ‘Antim Pag’; every single moment started flashing in front of my eyes as I was about to take a step ahead. It was my first posting; to the land where nature beholds petty secrets within, Assam. The first always has something which the rest can’t provide. One has truly said, it’s the beauty which kills and the beauty of Assam is worth dying for. The entire troop was ready to march. With a heart full of enthusiasm and a mind equippe...

My journey, right from my school days to NDA, IMA and then to this prestigious institution, has never been a pre-planned one. One fine morning I decided to opt for the exam and with god's grace and my mom's complete faith, here I am... walking amidst the densest forest, climbing the rigid rocks, crossing the mighty rivers and holding my head high; serving the nation. Now, as I pass by the unknown faces in some unknown land I realize what life has gifted to me in these years. Arunachal Pradesh is a beauty in disguise. The rocky mountains behold the pristine views underneath. Away from the city, the remoteness will haunt you long after you visit the place. Such is the extent of its charm. Being a travelling soul, I thrive on wanderlust. My profession offers me a plethora of excitement, thrill, adventure and a pinch of risk at every step. Cool, ain't that? Imagine a day when you suddenly wake up to a blast and find the front view blurred with smoke and all you could utte...