On 26 July 2024 (Friday), India marks 25 years of the decisive victory at the Kargil War between India and Pakistan. The day is observed as Kargil Vijay Diwas to commemorate the valour and sacrifice of our fallen heroes.
Soldiers offering prayer to God at a makeshift temple at thousands of feet above sea level.
Common adulterants: Wax coating To determine purity, gently scrape the peel of an apple. If you observe a white substance, it indicates the presence of wax. Another method is to pour hot water over apples to check for the same.
Indian Army troops getting 'Old Monk prasad' as a blessing before going into the battlefield.
Staying prim and proper even in times of distress. Indian Army troops lined up for a haircut amid all the chaos.
Soldier taking his time off with a quick nap over a pile of guns.
India's Bofors guns in action at the Kargil base camp.
Indian troops having a quick meal before getting battle-ready.
Soldiers smiling their way through harsh times, because that's what heroes do.
A soldier sleeping after a tiring day. A picture capturing the exhaustion and resilience of our heroes.