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4/25/2026AI summary
Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane Releases New Book Uncovering Military Myths and Mysteries
Former Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane has released a new book titled 'The Curious and the Classified, Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries', revealing lesser-known stories from India's armed forces. The non-fiction book explores folklore, quirky legends and classified curiosities of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force, including the origins of the cheer 'Chak De Phatte' in Sikh armies of the 17th-18th centuries, the real soldier Badluram behind the famous song, and the legend of Baba Harbhajan.
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Economic Times