Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry is a soldier-turned-writer who spent four decades in uniform before trading commands for conversations, maps for memories, and the parade ground for the writing desk. A graduate of the National Defence Academy, he believes that the most enduring stories are often found not in grand events, but in the everyday moments that bring people together. Drawing on a life shaped by adventure, friendship, leadership, and travel, his writing celebrates the humour, warmth, and human connections.

He can be reached at ramchau99@gmail.com.

Broke, Bruised, and Breathing: True Stories from Life at the National Defence Academy by Lt Gen Rajeev Chaudhry

Behind the gates of the National Defence Academy lies a world few outsiders ever get to see. A world of relentless routines, gruelling drills, impossible deadlines, and, occasionally, an unfortunate encounter with a horse. But beyond the polished boots and perfectly executed parades was a far more memorable side to...