tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post3343069520912079914..comments2023-10-02T14:24:04.229+05:30Comments on Frankly Speaking: The Legend Lives OnBalvinder Ballihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05040171846198252874noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-45116946014771028142013-03-22T01:43:11.826+05:302013-03-22T01:43:11.826+05:30if we cud know more bout him....m just being curi...if we cud know more bout him....m just being curioussonalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-940210573633880032009-06-29T16:28:04.840+05:302009-06-29T16:28:04.840+05:30Gazal, you are right, not very long ago almost eve...Gazal, you are right, not very long ago almost every family in a Punjab village had at least one member in the Army. That is the very reason that Punjab has contributed three infantary regiments (Sikh Regiment, Sikh Light Infantary and the Punjab Regiment) to the nation. <br /><br />But sadly the trend is changing and the young Punjabi boys are headed towards, Canada, Australia, or the Gulf.Balvinder Ballihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040171846198252874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-86511764859885680612009-06-29T16:06:38.935+05:302009-06-29T16:06:38.935+05:30Arti you are right. If the service in the Army is ...Arti you are right. If the service in the Army is made mendatory for the young adults then not only the youth of the country would become physically, mentally and morally strong before joining their regular jobs but the job market will also be benefited by getting readymade leaders.Balvinder Ballihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040171846198252874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-32887912207825044972009-06-28T09:52:46.267+05:302009-06-28T09:52:46.267+05:30This reminds me about the tradition followed by ma...This reminds me about the tradition followed by many Sikh families i.e sending their first borns into the army.In an age when pay packets dictate the choice of profession,its amazing to see such traditions still breathing somewhere.Gazalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12593310068688637054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-63824086247069986112009-06-27T21:52:21.382+05:302009-06-27T21:52:21.382+05:30It is so so inspiring to read about such legends.....It is so so inspiring to read about such legends...how I wish that working in the defence is made mandatory for all young adults..it would be so inspiring for them..my spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15558028124092198778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-6449061318894329252009-06-27T12:55:24.731+05:302009-06-27T12:55:24.731+05:30Nancy, yes when the mission is protection of the c...Nancy, yes when the mission is protection of the country the boundaries of caste ,creed , clour and culture just vanish.<br /><br />Mampi, i was fortunate enough to have worked with Col Babbar, though for a very brief period.<br /><br />Mr. Chowla, you are right. such men do us proud.<br /><br />Aparna, Army experience is a unique one and i am fortunate enough to have gone through it all. Yes i will continue writing about that here.<br /><br />Ashwani, officers of Col Babbar's stature are very rare. He had iron will but a golden heart. He can be appropriately called a 'saint and a soldier'.<br /><br />Abhilasha, fascinating is the correct word for the life stories of such legends. <br /><br />HDWK, Col Babbar, a man of integrity beyond doubt. And yes, exceptions are every where.<br /><br />Happy, God has exempted the faujis from following rituals like keeping long or short hair. For a fuaji 'karma' is 'dharma'. <br /><br />Yes parents were never comfortable with my keeping short hair so, as you know, the first time i got a 'hair cut' during college days i had to grow hair again <br /><br />http://balvindersingh.blogspot.com/2006/05/haircut_30.html<br /><br />but during my commando training i had to convince them to allow me to keep short hair. <br /><br />Yes Happy, not getting enough time to write on my blog these days. No, your bhabi is not the reason rather having her here with me is a great relief from forced bachelor hood. I think God read my poem. <br /><br />'तुम हो एक हवा का झोंका' <br /><br />http://othersideofbalvinder.blogspot.com/2008/07/blog-post.html<br /><br />and arranged our staying together.<br /><br />Yes, very interesting stint of Ladakh coming ahead and fortunately i have the photographs too. Will advance shortly.Balvinder Ballihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05040171846198252874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-519080354866454342009-06-21T15:39:57.306+05:302009-06-21T15:39:57.306+05:30Hi Bhaji,
It looks like u faujis have problem with...Hi Bhaji,<br />It looks like u faujis have problem with long hair and Turban or just excuse :). Although i remember mummy was not that happy and i doubt she gave u permission happily. Take care. Still waiting what happened after Trivendurum or bhabhi is not giving u enough time to write ;).Happynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-65706683740183138062009-06-19T00:15:01.378+05:302009-06-19T00:15:01.378+05:30Wonderful! He was a man of integrity, as most men ...Wonderful! He was a man of integrity, as most men in uniform are.. except a few..How do we knowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763488475931737293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-1331864182452076082009-06-17T21:11:01.721+05:302009-06-17T21:11:01.721+05:30This was beautiful and touching to Read..
What li...This was beautiful and touching to Read..<br /><br />What lies behind the persona one sees..fascinating is the word for it..<br />and what a story behind the name Babbar!:)<br /><br />a salute to this great soldier in the olive green!:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-7848572668168446632009-06-15T10:11:36.158+05:302009-06-15T10:11:36.158+05:30...a very nice post indeed, thanks for posting the......a very nice post indeed, thanks for posting these unknown facts about Col Babbar. Post commissioning,when I had visited Faizabad, people in the regimental center had great regard for his good deeds. At that time also he was selflessly serving the society by practicing homeopathy and providing medical aid to the needy..<br />A salute to the great soul.Ashwanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08944037236939149462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-90042005897471760582009-06-14T01:02:20.313+05:302009-06-14T01:02:20.313+05:30The army life is so fascinating. Every person has ...The army life is so fascinating. Every person has so many priceless stories to tell. Thank you for bringing this story to us. Looking forward to more.Aparnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527786215758008556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-80016012320535871772009-06-13T11:02:11.531+05:302009-06-13T11:02:11.531+05:30Such faujis are the ones we should be proud ofSuch faujis are the ones we should be proud ofBK Chowla,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03869011550287421537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-6730819240991970962009-06-12T18:16:22.293+05:302009-06-12T18:16:22.293+05:30THanks again Balvinder, for bringing to us Col Bab...THanks again Balvinder, for bringing to us Col Babbar's story. The facts are touching, and so inspiring-a babbar, a devoted son and an inspiring life-we are proud to know you who knew him.Mampihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151567171626446275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16760207.post-25762687629872456352009-06-12T18:01:32.722+05:302009-06-12T18:01:32.722+05:30I love to read the life-stories of the courageous ...I love to read the life-stories of the courageous men who fought for our country. Different backgrounds, different Faith, different ideologies but ONE mission....to protect our country.<br /><br />Thank U for telling us more abt Col Babbar's life!!!!!Reflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306120391459083770noreply@blogger.com