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Ep 21: An army special from defence campuses across the country
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In the light of the loss of 20 Indian soldiers killed in action in the Galwan Valley, Highway On My Podcast decided to dedicate this episode to our men and women who survive extreme conditions for our safety and well-being.
So, Rocky, Mayur, Abhinandan and Prashant take you to various defence campuses across the country, which they had the fortune to visit during their 24-episode stint of Jai Hind. They travel from the freezing cold of -25° Celsius locations to excruciatingly hot terrains where army personnel train in 49° Celsius heat.
The conversation begins with the group discussing their reactions to the Galwan Valley deaths. Rocky corrects Abhinandan when he uses the term “martyred”, explaining that he prefers the army terminology of “KIA”, or “killed in action”. Prashant remembers how cold, dark and harsh it gets in Galwan, and says, “I can’t imagine what they went through.”
Skipping his usual cheeky approach to life, Rocky, who lost his father in action during the 1971 war, passionately speaks about the futility of war. He describes the loss of reality that looms over talking heads calling for war from television studios, and the sheer respect he has for the forces. At any point of time, an army man is ready to fight for his country. But, he adds, “If you need to go to war, have a very good reason for it.”
On a visit to the Eastern Air Command in Shillong, the group reminisces about a funny story involving Rocky’s broken leg, made worse by Abhinandan’s miscalculated bravado. While talking about shooting somewhere in the desert, Prashant describes the minimalism of the fauji lifestyle and why army men stand apart from a crowd. Speaking of the desert, Abhinandan remembers being around one of the world’s only mounted cavalry, and also how a platoon erected a kitchen and a dining area in the middle of the desert in no time.
Another memorable experience was a formal dinner with the para commandos, made special by the tradition and discipline enforced. According to protocol, Abhinandan explains, the main seat is taken by the senior-most officer, and nobody starts eating until food is served to the last person in the room. Once the food is served, the senior officer raises a toast to the president, who is the head of the army, along with the others in the room. Only once the officer picks up his spoon do the others begin eating. The coordination runs like clockwork, with everyone functioning in tandem.
Towards the end of the podcast, Rocky and Mayur recollect the various times they underwent training during their travels, and Rocky’s experience of firing a medium machine gun while shooting with the Garud Commandos. They also talk about sitting around a bonfire with jawans and swapping stories and singing songs, and the glorious time they spent with men and women around the country who make up the most efficient institution this country has ever had.
All this and more, only on Highway On My Podcast.
For more trivia and behind the scenes moments from Rocky and Mayur’s travels across India, sign up for the HOMP newsletter.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 episodes
Manage episode 265014947 series 2650012
In the light of the loss of 20 Indian soldiers killed in action in the Galwan Valley, Highway On My Podcast decided to dedicate this episode to our men and women who survive extreme conditions for our safety and well-being.
So, Rocky, Mayur, Abhinandan and Prashant take you to various defence campuses across the country, which they had the fortune to visit during their 24-episode stint of Jai Hind. They travel from the freezing cold of -25° Celsius locations to excruciatingly hot terrains where army personnel train in 49° Celsius heat.
The conversation begins with the group discussing their reactions to the Galwan Valley deaths. Rocky corrects Abhinandan when he uses the term “martyred”, explaining that he prefers the army terminology of “KIA”, or “killed in action”. Prashant remembers how cold, dark and harsh it gets in Galwan, and says, “I can’t imagine what they went through.”
Skipping his usual cheeky approach to life, Rocky, who lost his father in action during the 1971 war, passionately speaks about the futility of war. He describes the loss of reality that looms over talking heads calling for war from television studios, and the sheer respect he has for the forces. At any point of time, an army man is ready to fight for his country. But, he adds, “If you need to go to war, have a very good reason for it.”
On a visit to the Eastern Air Command in Shillong, the group reminisces about a funny story involving Rocky’s broken leg, made worse by Abhinandan’s miscalculated bravado. While talking about shooting somewhere in the desert, Prashant describes the minimalism of the fauji lifestyle and why army men stand apart from a crowd. Speaking of the desert, Abhinandan remembers being around one of the world’s only mounted cavalry, and also how a platoon erected a kitchen and a dining area in the middle of the desert in no time.
Another memorable experience was a formal dinner with the para commandos, made special by the tradition and discipline enforced. According to protocol, Abhinandan explains, the main seat is taken by the senior-most officer, and nobody starts eating until food is served to the last person in the room. Once the food is served, the senior officer raises a toast to the president, who is the head of the army, along with the others in the room. Only once the officer picks up his spoon do the others begin eating. The coordination runs like clockwork, with everyone functioning in tandem.
Towards the end of the podcast, Rocky and Mayur recollect the various times they underwent training during their travels, and Rocky’s experience of firing a medium machine gun while shooting with the Garud Commandos. They also talk about sitting around a bonfire with jawans and swapping stories and singing songs, and the glorious time they spent with men and women around the country who make up the most efficient institution this country has ever had.
All this and more, only on Highway On My Podcast.
For more trivia and behind the scenes moments from Rocky and Mayur’s travels across India, sign up for the HOMP newsletter.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1 Ep 28: On Pol Sambol, being superheroes in Sri Lanka, and spotting elephants in the wild 39:42

1 Ep 27: The beauty of a Rum Baba, Andhra’s Andhra, and the people we can’t forget 50:09

1 Ep 26: Kareem’s, UPSC ki Chaat, and finding Delhi's best Butter Chicken 1:07:37

1 Ep 25: Masala Shark and cold beer in Daman, and a game of cricket on the beach 54:50

1 Ep 24: Pilgrimage to Britto’s, and the quest for Cafreal in Goa 1:09:52

1 Ep 23: Biryani-hopping in Hyderabad, and a day at the Kakinada fish market 1:11:49

1 Ep 22: Road-tripping with fan mail, and a tipsy pudding 1:09:06

1 Ep 21: An army special from defence campuses across the country 57:48

1 Ep 20: Bhaang Ki Chutney in Dehradun, and a visit to the Indian Military Academy 1:17:44

1 Ep 19: Spicy black meat and orange-based sweets, and a seafood meal at Gajalee 1:14:32

1 Ep 18: Jungle training in Vairengte, and Rocky’s close encounter with a snake 57:55

1 Ep 17: Hot butter tea and a visit to the Rumtek Monastery 48:10

1 Ep 16: Crabs to die for near Chilika Lake, and the frenzy of Puri’s Rath Yatra 1:11:16

1 Ep 15: Jumbo jalebis in Gohana, and behind the scenes with the armed forces 1:20:51

1 Ep 14: Garba-hopping in Baroda, and Rocky’s tryst with Matla Chicken in Anand 1:35:13

1 Ep 13: Watermelon sabzi in McLeod Ganj, and watching the train at Barog 1:29:32

1 Ep 12: Rabbit roast at Amma Mess, and discovering Rocky’s inner ‘French Punjabi’ 1:21:36

1 Ep 11: State that loves its pork, and strange encounters at Kohima’s Naga Bazaar 56:05

1 Ep 10: Raan Ke Kabab Musallam from a royal kitchen, and trying Panchhi Petha in Agra 1:20:32

1 Ep 9: Wazwan at a wedding, and eating your way through Kashmir’s breads 1:14:54

1 Ep 8: Ghost peppers in Tezpur, and the search for the white-winged wood duck 1:03:15

1 Ep 7: Camel milk, ‘kinky kulfi’, and why it’s so hard to make Mawa Ki Roti 1:24:10

1 Ep 6: Must-try fish fry, toddy shops, and Moplah food at Zain’s Hotel 1:12:50

1 Ep 5: Yak meat with glass noodles, and exploring the world’s second largest monastery 1:12:09

1 Ep 4: The story behind ‘Ghamandi lassi’, and finding India’s best biryani in Bhopal 1:13:14

1 Ep 3: Kalimpong lollipops, mishti doi, and why you shouldn’t mess with Bengali pride 1:23:29

1 Ep 2: The finesse of the Amritsari kulcha, and why Kesar Da Dhaba is so iconic 1:16:45

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