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475: REMEMBERING DADU: SELF MADE LEGEND

 

“Legends are made, not born”.

Some are self-made.

Their actions speak rather than the words.

 

 

Air Marshal Partha Kumar  Dey PVSM AVSM

Former AOC-in-C South Western Air Command, Indian Air Force

 

 

Fifth PK Dey memorial lecture is scheduled on 18 May 24 at Bangalore International Center. 

 

 

 

Air Marshal PK Dey Was well known in the Indian Air Force for his acumen, Intelligence and straight forward approach. He was an exceptional professional, a good human being, a true friend, a loving – son, husband, brother, father and grand father. He was known as Babi in his friend circle, at home he was Baba for all of us. Once the grand children were born, all of us fondly started addressing him as DADU. 

 

We all do miss him.

Thinking of you, and wishing you a peaceful and happy time wherever you are. With love from Asha, Nikhil, Deepshikha, Anil, Adhir, Pranav, Adithi and so many of us !!

 

He had a very Illustrious career 

      • Youngest officer to be commissioned in the IAF at the age of 19 years and 8 months.

 

      • Youngest to become a test pilot at the age of 24 years.

 

  • Youngest to be awarded AVSM as a Wing Commander.

 

      • Flew almost sixty types of aircraft.
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      • Served in ASTE in every rank. Commanded it twice (as air commodore and as Air Vice Marshal).
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      • Commanded two fighter squadrons and two bases.

The list is endless…….

 

His Air Force Journey in his own words

 

 

 

 

I Learnt from him……..

Air Marshal PK Dey( Baba / Dadu) was much more than a Father-in Law to me. He was my role Model.  Some of the things I picked from him:-

 

      • Be a good human being first and then a professional.

 

      • Do not procrastinate (His table was always bare as he cleared all the work and files immediately).

 

      • Do not hesitate to take considered decisions.

 

      • Delegate and give subordinates freedom to work.

 

      • Be aware – read, read and read.

 

      • Be frank and speak your mind – call spade a spade. Give your honest opinion.

 

      • Be tolerant to others, their views and beliefs. Do not impose your ideas and beliefs onto others. 

 

      • Maintain Balance. Work hard and play harder.

 

 

Some Coincidences….

      • Both of us played Squash in our earlier years.

 

      • Both of us were keen puzzle and crossword solvers.

 

      • His service number was 4404, and that is number of hours I flew in my service career.

 

 

रास्ते बदल जाते हैं, मौसम बदल जाते हैं
बस बातें रह जाती हैं, यादें रह जाती हैं

 

His Testing Memories

 

The Partition: As he remembered.

 

Tribute  by Gp Capt Kapil Bhargava

 

 

 

 

 

As remembered by  Air Marshal Inamdar

 

As Remembered by Air Marshal Raghu Rajan

 

As Remembered by Vice Admiral Vinod Pasricha

 

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474: SHIQURDU 44: जिंदगी

 

  • Shiqurdu is a collection of thoughts. Although an odd-sounding name felt appropriate for the collection.

 

  • These are simplified quotes in Hurdu (Hurdu being a mix of Hindi and Urdu akin to Hinglish i.e., Hindi and English). Although in some cases the language has been simplified attempt has been made to retain the thought and the poetic flavor.

 

  • These thoughts have been picked up from various publications. Credit goes to all the original writers who penned down these deep-meaning messages.

 

 

तजुर्बा भी जरूरी है जिंदगी के लिए

दर्द में भी मुस्कुराने के हुनर के लिए

 

 

 

शब्दों के इत्तेफाक़ में

बदलाव करके देख

देख कर न मुस्कुरा

बिनवजह मुस्कुरा के देख

 

 

 

दुनिया भी अजीब है

दर्द आंखों से निकला तो कायर कहलाए

दर्द लफ्जों में निकला तो शायर कहलाए

 

 

 

जिन्दगी क्या है

चन्द लम्हों का सफर ही तो है

खुशिओं की दुआ करो

खुशियां क्या हैं

दुआओं का असर ही तो है

 

 

 

मिजाज जुदा सा था हमारा

बेहद लाजबाब थे हम

कुछ हमराह अनपढ़ निकले

वरना खुली किताब थे हम

 

 

 

नां निकालो जनाजे अरमानों के

नां  दफनाओ ख्वाहिशें अपनी

छोटी सी है, एक ही है

खुल के जिओ जिंदगी अपनी

 

 

 

तमीज, तहजीब और सलीका भी तो कुछ है

हर झुकता हुआ शख्स, मजबूर नहीं होता

 

 

 

कुछ पाने के लिए सब्र करना सीखो

मिल जाने पर कद्र  करना सीखो

 

 

 

बरसों बाद,आज भी कुछ यादें चली आती हैं

साथ अपने जज़्बातों की एक आँधी सी ले आती हैं

 

 

 

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473: A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

All Pics: Courtesy Internet

 

1.

 

      • China is enhancing its expeditionary capability.

 

      • It is rapidly developing its fleet of aircraft carriers.

 

      • Its third carrier (Most advanced so far) has commenced water trials.

 

      • It is developing the capability in holistic manner.

 

      • Simultaneously looking at fighter aircraft and combat support aircraft for carrier operations.

 

      • It is also addressing the issue of training, doctrine and tactics.

 

      • It is developing support bases world over.

 

      • It has a number of support bases in the IOR region.

 

      • Chinese naval presence in the IOR has increased manifold in the last decade.

 

      • In times to come it is likely to have three carrier groups. 

 

2.

 

      • It is an proud achievement.

 

      • The road connectivity has improved considerably in the last two decades.

 

      • The quality of expressways and highways is good.

 

      • There is still lots to be done.

 

      • City Road infrastructure needs special attention.

 

      • Other area of concern is the border road infrastructure.

 

      • Although fresh impetus has been given to it and is progressing rapidly.

 

      • However it is still lagging as compared to the adversaries in terms of reach.

 

      • While we are catching up on the reach the adversary is concentrating on speed by further improvements.

 

3.

 

      • China’s increase in her military spending indicates her aspiration to be number one world power.

 

      •  China’s military spending and her aggressive attitude is spurring a arms race in the region.

 

      • The military expenditure of the threatened countries is also showing a upward trend.
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      • The Russia – Ukraine war is acting as a catalyst to military spending by NATO and European countries.

 

      • Israel-HAMAS (Iran) war will stimulate military spending in the middle east region.

 

4.

 

      • FDI inflows have increased 40 times in the last two decades.

 

      • The parameter is a part of the country’s growth story.

 

      • The changes in  FDI Policy and offering incentives and concessions to foreign investors has promoted the FDI inflows.

 

      • These incentives  include tax exemptions, duty-free imports for certain sectors, and special economic zones (SEZs) with preferential treatment regarding taxation, customs, and regulatory compliance etc.

 

      • The advantages of high FDI inflow include enhanced economic growth, technology transfer, employment generation, and infrastructure development.

 

      • In 2022, India ranked 10th in top destinations for foreign direct investment (FDI).

 

      • There is a scope for further enhancement.

 

      • Some of the major impediments are political instability, lack of infrastructure, confusing tax and tariff policies, strict regulations and labor laws,  and corruption.

 

5.

 

      • Oil is  in great demand, and its price primarily a function of market  (supply and demand).
      • Some other variables also affect oil prices.

 

      • The IEA Oil Market Report (OMR) is one of the world’s most authoritative and timely sources of data, forecasts and analysis on the global oil market – including detailed statistics and commentary on oil supply, demand, inventories, prices and refining activity, as well as oil trade for IEA and selected non-IEA countries.

 

      • The production of oil in India amounted to 737 thousand barrels a day in 2022, with a decreasing trend.

 

      •  A holistic approach is required towards addressing the energy security.

 

      • Some of the areas include enhancement of domestic production, diversification of procurement sources, storage capacity, investment in alternative energy sources and energy conservation measures.

 

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