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Extraordinary stories of courage, commitment and sacrifice

‘India’s Most Fearless’ recounts the heroism of the Indian Armed Forces

The third edition of India’s Most Fearless, co-authored by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh, documents the valour exhibited by the Indian Armed Focus, with a special focus on the clashes between the Indian Army and their Chinese counterparts in the Galwan Valley during the summer of 2020. Featuring 10 stories in total, including first-hand accounts from the Galwan clash, the book celebrates the resolve and resilience of Indian Forces in treacherous conditions and under intense pressure and provocation.

From the army medic who went way beyond his job description to those who put their lives at stake to rescue hundreds from Cyclone Tauktae in the Arabian Sea to the Indian Air Force pilot who let go of his failing fighter plane a few seconds before it hit the ground only to find that he had lost a leg, this is a book that exemplifies the line: “When the going gets tough, the tough get going”. Read it not only to be inspired by the stories of courage, commitment and sacrifice but also to appreciate how circumstance and character shape those values. 

- Priyam Marik