That Proud Moment !!

Of course like any silly emotional sister I was teary eyed, and I think my Dad  too choked with emotions when I spoke to him on phone. Well, that’s my brother for you, giving us all sorts of “feels” for the past 26 years.


When 8 years ago he went as an NCC cadet to Delhi for Republic Day, we hadn’t even imagined that someday he would walk down the prestigious Rajpath, even though three generations of our family were/are in defence forces. In fact, on his return my Mom’s only worry was his bag full of unwashed sweaty clothes and mud laden boots 😛 She made sure they were left on the porch, and scrubbed his face red trying to remove all the tan 😛 

For 3 months we have been waiting for this. I was at my Uncle’s place today, had hooked the laptop to his TV, and was literally staring at the countdown. I am so thankful for the existence of Doordarshan National, for telecasting the parade live on Youtube.

It was a classic “Anu on TV… Anu on TV” moment. But never had I imagined how overwhelming it would be. I haven’t met my brother in 3 years. To watch him all smartly dressed, leading a contingent of four legged soldiers…oh I still get teary. Same with my sister who luckily was at Rajpath. And in between wiping tears and blinking eyes we watched him. Yeah, we are a ridiculously emotional family. 😛


A video posted by The Times of India (@thetimesofindia) on


So right now, I am stalking profiles on Instagram, Twitters, News Channel searching for his pictures.





It was after years I saw the Parade. Some very fond memories are associated with it. But what remains same – is the goosebumps I get every time a Lady Officer comes on screen. Extremely inspiring and empowering!!


Ok before I get even more emotional, gotta go back and collect more pictures.  🙂 Hope you all had a wonderful Republic Day. Jai Hind!!


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25 thoughts on “That Proud Moment !!

  1. WOWOWOWWOW when you write 8 years ago he went as a ncc cadet .. reminded me when i was part of the air wing contingent for the RD parade ..

    COngratulations to you and Family and to your brother tooooooooooo.. you havenot met him for 3 years .. you know this is another coincidence now after the JEAN post .. My brother is landing tomorrow in london and I will be seeing him after almost 4 years now …

    Bikram's

  2. I can so imagine you hooked on to the television set. I watched the entire parade and it is a proud moment for any Indian. Needless to say, how we who are directly related to the Forces gets all teary-eyed and overwhelmed. Congrats dear! 🙂

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