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the-south-asian Life & Times July-Sep 2011 |
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Sports Tennis Feature Indian
Military Lt Gen R S Sujlana - A Conversation
Royals in
Uniform Art
Adventure 60
Years of Indian
Travel
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Editor’s Note
The Indian Military Academy – India’s world-class institution for training
army officers – will turn 80 next year. It is our privilege to publish an
in-depth feature on this elite academy on the eve of their milestone
anniversary. The academy has preserved its old traditions and yet moved
ahead with its state-of-the-art academic and training tools. This is our way
of saying Thanks to our men and women in uniform.
In the recent past, several countries have faced a shortage of officers
within their defence services, but in Europe the royalty seems to be the
face of their respective armed forces.
The present generation of royalty in most European kingdoms still reveres
the uniform and many among them have opted for military careers. To them, it
is a matter of pride and honour to earn the privilege of wearing a uniform.
SALT presents these Royals to our readers.
The Indian Polo Team has done the nation proud, after their first
international victory away from home in 50 years. They won the
Asian-Australasian-African Championships in Malaysia in June and are now
among the top ten polo teams in the world - they will be playing in
Argentina this October in the Polo World Cup Championships. Samir Suhag was
named the Most Valuable Player of the seven-nation tournament that had
players from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Pakistan, Malaysia, and
Nigeria aspiring for the title.
Our travel piece this issue is ‘Pride of the South’ - an epic journey
through Karnataka aboard the luxury train
Golden Chariot. The seven-day
route is an once-in-a-lifetime experience, which links some of the greatest
archaeological, wildlife, and seaside destinations. Hampi, Badami Caves,
Kabini, and Goa are among the destinations. Enjoy the journey with SALT.
The 1951 ascent of Mount Trisul by Gurdial Singh is regarded by many as the
beginning of modern Indian mountaineering. We relive this historic event in
first person by the man himself. Gurdial Singh writes an account of this
climb.
Dinkar Kowshik, the master painter and a prolific writer, passed on in
February this year in Santiniketan, leaving behind a rich legacy of art and
writings. SALT pays a tribute to a wonderful and a gentle soul.
Until next time,
Roopa Bakshi
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