Siddharth DEY

In 1947, Yahya Khan and Gen. Sam Manekshaw were posted in Delhi. General Sam owned a red motorcycle at that time which Yahya Khan really loved. After partition, Yahya Khan decided to move to Pakistan and requested Gen. Manekshaw to give him that red motorcycle for 1000 rupees. Yahya Khan promised to send the money after reaching Pakistan. But after reaching there, he forgot his promise.

Years later, at the time of the 1971 war, both were the Chiefs of Army Staff of their respective countries. After winning the war, Sam jokingly said, “I waited for 24 years for that cheque which never came, finally he paid the loan taken in 1947 by giving half of his country.”

The man who destroyed the idea of two nation theory by creating Bangladesh.

Remembering Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw on his death anniversary. legends live forever.

I am not against cricket or any other sports. As an ex sportsperson, I love all sports. But there is something which needs to be called out.

27 years old Lance Naik Pardeep Nain of 1 ParaSF attained veergati in a gun battle with terrorists on 6th July. He was expecting his first baby. 47 years old Hav. Raj Kumar of Rashtriya Rifles also attained veergati on the same night. There are so many soldiers who die for the country almost every month. We share the videos of their families receiving medals.

Till yesterday, our world cup heroes received cash rewards from respective State governments. 160 crore prize money for 22 individuals for winning the world cup. Yes, it's a matter of pride. We have celebrated for 2 weeks. Isn't that enough?

We lost two soldiers just a day before. Do we have time to mourn for one hour? What will our fallen soldiers get? Pension, medal, some cash benefits. Life is lost forever. Why? To defend the country. He knew he wouldn't get 160 crore or even remembrance from the country. Still volunteered to sacrifice his life. FOR WHAT?

I know I am always critical. But I am getting too restless because 99.99% of India is still celebrating a commercial event and no one has even 2 mins for ........I don't want to say much. Just think.

Have a great week ahead.

Lieutenant General Ananthanarayan Arun (YSM, SM, VSM) has some words to say.

26th July is celebrated as #KargilVijayDiwas. But today I will take you to when it all started. 15th May 1999. Today I will talk about 22 year old Capt Saurabh Kalia.

The Indian Army had some information about infiltration in Kaskar Sector in Ladakh mountain. Capt Kalia and five other soldiers – Sepoys Arjun Ram, Bhanwar Lal Bagaria, Bhika Ram, Moola Ram and Naresh Singh of the 4th Jat Regiment were asked to patrol the area. The 6 were ambushed by Pakistani Rangers and a gun fight broke out. Out of ammunition, the 6 were captured on 15th May 1999. From 15th May till 7th June they were tortured and their bodies were handed over to the Indian army on 9th June.

Post-mortem examinations conducted by India reported that the prisoners variously had cigarette burns, ear-drums pierced with hot rods, many broken teeth and bones, fractured skulls, eyes that had been punctured before being removed, cut lips, chipped noses, and amputated limbs and genitalia. According to the examinations, these injuries preceded the captives being shot dead in the head.

Captain Kalia's father is still fighting his case in accordance with the Geneva convention. I promise you will cry if you read the post mortem report of Capt Kalia. You should still read the torture he was subject to. Humanity will be ashamed of the term humanity if there is any.

Remembering all the 527 martyrs of the Kargil war on this day. We may not know what it takes to stand there and guard. But forever indebted. #KargilVijayDiwas

Demean!
Impose!
Spread negativity!

Do whatever you can to give my country a bad name but we continue to do what we do the best.

We stay tolerant.
We stay open.
We learn.
and we grow.

With that note, wishing you all a wonderful weekend Goodfellas!! Be good.

Gentle reminder!!!
They said Bharat couldn't and we did it. I am loving it.

Yesterday, UPI crossed 10 billion monthly transactions.

I am just loving it.

UPI was launched in April 2016, just before Demonetisation. Mere coincidence or well planned execution? But that is not the topic.

When UPI was launched it was heavily criticised by the ex Finance Minister of India who was not having a good time sitting in opposition. The RBI governor wasn't too happy with the instrument and had to leave before Demonetisation. And today, UPI is the most preferred payment method in India. Not only that, UPI has crossed borders as well.

But I am still loving it.

A finance minister for 8 years on record said UPI would be a failure. A RBI governor who has multiple degrees in economics could not envisage the vision of UPI but a CHAIWALA who is criticised for his education, could visualise everything crystal clear. Jan Dhan accounts to UPI to demonetisation to fake currency rackets.

I am loving it even more.

Degree Vs Chaiwala
Family Vs Chaiwala
Harvard Vs Chaiwala
Massachusetts Vs Chaiwala
I.N.D.I.A vs Chaiwala

Who is having the last laugh now?

#technology #education #economics #currency #digitalpayments

At Tokyo 2020(2021 due to Covid), he broke three world records in 3 back to back throws. He was 23 years old at that time.

Then in 2023 he broke his own world record.

Yesterday, he broke his previous records from Tokyo Olympics and that too twice. That's India's start Javelin thrower Shri Sumit Antil Jee. He is a #Legend

Olympics is one level and Paralympics is a different level. Not just for Indian athletes but all the athletes who compete at the Paralympics games are just amazing. All of them.

They may have cried a day.
They may have few questions for God.

But BUT BUT...

NO DRAMA.
NO PROTEST.
NO COMPLAINTS.
NO EXCUSES.

Only performance.
Only medals.

Celebrate them all !!!

#Congratulations to Shri Yogi Adityanath Jee and PM Narendra Modi Jee for the stunning victory and winning UP once again. This would be the first time ever that Uttar Pradesh will see a Chief minister for two consecutive term.

This win has ensured that people voted for development, law and oder and safety. Congratulations once again.

Today, is my last working day at the #YESBank. I remember before joining YBL people asked me, why YES Bank. I only said because of my gut feeling. I just felt I should go there. But today I can precisely tell you why YES bank.

-YES bank gave me the freedom to work the way I wanted.
-YES bank gave me the opportunity to work with the seasoned bankers and learn from their experiences.
-YES bank gave me one of the best culture to work.
-Yes bank never interfered in my personal life and let me manage the work life balance.
-YES bank never asked me to come for a conference call after office hours.
-YES bank never asked for useless weekly reviews just for sake of it.

So all and all, it was a great experience and great learning.

Why am I leaving YES Bank if it's so good? Because I am more a start up guy and the day I got the opportunity to go back to start up I grabbed it. I will start my new journey tomorrow. I am super excited and will update about the move shortly. Have heavy heart but I have to go.

Lastly, want to say thanks to all the leaders, my colleagues at YBL and YES Bank itself for giving me this exciting opportunity. Cheers !!

What is the meaning of good #governance ?
What is the meaning of #Intent and Intention to work?
What is the meaning of #corruption free government?

Kanpur is one of the most congested and densely populated city in India (possibly most polluted and dirtiest too) but the way government competed Kanpur Metro train project is just astonishing.

Construction of the red line begun on 15 November 2019 with the 9 km stretch from IIT Kanpur to Moti Jheel and this line was inaugurated by PM Modi on 28th December 2021. Isnt it just wow? Just compare the same project with Mumbai Metro Rail project, Bangalore Metro Rail project and any other Metro Rail project in India. You will see the difference.
#project #work #india #DoubleEngine

India's foreign policy.

Love India's relationship with Japan, Israel and Russia. #BroCode Explained.

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Bye Bye Hindenburg Research. Apki bahut yaad ayegi!

Do you remember Ravish Kumar was searching for Hindenburg at the banks of the Hindon river in Ghaziabad? Now what? Senseless reporting. The opposition party of India read Hindenburg Research as the holy grail.
I was still supporting Adani because even if he did something wrong, he is still an Indian and working for the development of India.

The target was not Adani but the target was India and the Indian economy and to make money.

Ever thought what if Adani had surrendered to Hindenburg? Today Adani, tomorrow Ambani, then Airtel, then Tata, then someone else. These 5 employee companies would be releasing their reports every month to dent India's economy.

But hats off to Gautam Adani who stayed on the front foot and defended every attack.

Lastly, Jai Hind. Jai Bharat. Jai Israel

Just like that.
Loved both the photos.

Puja Roy and Protima Roy. Pictures taken from NASA blog page. Link here (https://lnkd.in/dpvPCTdi)

WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA.
We all talk about fundamental rights. But we never talk about fundamental duties.

Tourists from Punjab, Haryana, UP, Delhi visit Uttarakhand and Himachal for vacations. But throw liquor bottles and wrappers in the hills. Fundamental right to litter but where is fundamental duty to protect the nature?

Protesters block national highways for their unreasonable demands. Millions of civilians suffer because of these actions. Fundamental right to protest but where is fundamental duty?

People take our tractor rally on 26th January and beat the cops with sticks. Remove the national flag from The Red Fort. Fundamental right to vandalism but where is fundamental duty?

Tukde-tukde slogans raised from JNU. Freedom of speech but where is fundamental duty?

The difference between Japan, Europe, the USA and India is not the education. You think those who drive a 50 lakh SUV and block Atal Tunnel are not educated?
The difference is that those living in evolved societies think more about their duties than their rights.

Start doing your duties more and talk about fundamental rights less.

With that note, wishing you all a wonderful week ahead GoodFellas!!

OH MAH MAH!! Saif, Kareena, Ranbir., Alia with PM Modi!! MAH MAH!!

Do you know who was Nand Singh? He was the only person in the annals of history to have won Victoria Cross and MahaVir Chakra(P).

I am deliberately not using his rank here because that rank has been abolished by the Indian Army.

Nand Singh was a part of 1/11th Sikh Regiment of the British Indian Army who took part in World War II. He led his section up a very steep ridge under very heavy machine-gun and rifle fire and although wounded in the thigh, captured the first trench. He then crawled forward alone and, wounded again in the face and shoulder, nevertheless captured the second and third trenches. For this extreme courage and bravery, he was awarded Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the British Army.

But this was not it!!!

In 1947-48, when Pakistan attacked the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Nand Singh's post in Uri was ambushed by Mujahids and was tasked to lead a counter attack. In a close combat he killed 5 enemies but in the act he was heavily wounded due to machine gun burst and perhaps attained Veergati there. His mutilated body was captured by the Pakistani soldiers. The only way he was identified was by his Victoria Cross Ribbon. His body was taken Muzaffarabad where it was tied on a truck and dragged through the city with a loudspeaker proclaiming that this would be the fate of every Indian Victoria Cross awardee. The soldier's body was later thrown into a garbage dump, and was never recovered.

THATS HOW CROSS BORDER ILU ILU TREATED OUR SOLDIERS.

He was awarded Mahavir Chakra(P) for his unparalleled bravery. Remembering, twice bravest of the brave, the Legend Nand Singh on the day he attained Veergati.

I was sitting with a friend today who asked me an innocent question. He asked me if Krishna is an Avatar(incarnation) of Vishnu, then why didn't he just finish the Kauravs and handover the kingdom to Pandavs.

Here is the answer.

First of all, it was not Shri Krishna's duty or Karma to fight someone else's war. He took avatar to eliminate Kans. He did it and his duty had finished.

Second, being an incarnation of Vishnu, Shri Krishna wanted to restore righteousness (dharma) and eliminate the forces of adharma (unrighteousness). The war was seen as a means to establish justice and dharma by defeating the Adharma(Kauravs). He let freewill of the humans to take a decision and allowed individuals to make their own choices and face the consequences of their actions.