If one reads some of my earlier writings (such as here, where I have listed their many sterling qualities in great detail), one will notice that I have a soft corner for our humble government servants : politicians. Well, this post continues in the same vein, mixed though with things…
Category: Humour in Uniform
Lt Cdr SKS and the Art of Naval Survival: Indian Navy Humour
I survived 35 years in the Navy. The Navy survived my dear friend SKS. Three tales of Indian Navy humour… Indian Navy Humour Tale 1 – Dhobi Woes The happiness quotient of officers in the Armed Forces, where an immaculate appearance is most prized, is directly governed by those humble…
Quirky Indian Navy Customs – The “Call On”: Tea, Swords & Stripes
The Navy prides itself on the various, some would call them quirky, Indian Navy customs and traditions – most carried forward from the British, and long discarded by them. Examples include:- I would like, however, to dwell on one of the particularly awkward Indian Navy customs – the ‘call on’….
10 Easy Steps to Becoming a Field Marshal : The Secret Diary of Asim Munir
Breaking – Pakistan Army Chief Becoming a Field Marshal Soon! Occasionally, Governments of the world bestow the rank of Field Marshal, a largely ceremonial rank to retired Generals, as a token of recognition for their leadership skills, especially in combat. Names such as Rommel, Montgomery and our very own Field…
Navy Accommodation Woes – Roti, Kapda aur (No) Makaan
Through fingers splayed across his face, Manoj Kumar (RIP) told us that ‘Roti, Kapda aur Makaan’ are basic needs for humans to exist. No one can disagree. Unless of course you are in the Navy, where accommodation woes are not all that uncommon. Roti – Check. Kapda, Check. Makaan –…
Naval Housing Woes. The Wife, an Irate Admiral and a Sorry Me
An Introduction to Housing Troubles Dear readers. You will recall that in an earlier post about naval housing woes (and you can refresh your minds here) I had said that I would enlighten you all on the sequence of events leading up to me getting my first house in the…
NDA Cadet’s Life and the Art of Sleeping Anywhere — Even While Standing
Shakespeare says sleep is nature’s nurse. And while I, with my limited acquaintance with his work, often feel that he just strings some highfalutin words that sound impressive but mean nothing, I can’t argue with him on this one. Sleep is indeed aNurse, a Nurse that comforts, relaxes and restores. Maybe…