May be the biggest one of all!

This the biggest recognition I have received so far. An award from Tarmak007 followers. Given during an informal get-together, post-Aero India 2015. My (late) Mom should be happy. Thank You Tarmak007 clan! I am indebted to your love and support.

Meanwhile, Tarmak007 turns 3 today!

Three years of Tarmak007! Well, some journey that. The above graphic was sent to me by one of the blog followers -- Manju. It was on this day onwards, in 2010, the blog became active. I am an inspired writer these days with the Google stats confirming the blog's growth over the years. As this post goes live, I am happy to share that Tarmak007 now holds the top slot among Indian defence blogs. You may Google just to know more, just in case...!

You made this possible -- the blog's followers and visitors. It has been a huge learning experience for me onboard Tarmak007. So many new friends, so many inspiring moments. Just about to cross 25 lakh footprints. The blog's recently-launched FB page is also on a steady flightpath, with over 5,000-plus 'Likes' in 80 days.

A friend with the elite SF, now posted in a forward area, wrote to me recently saying that 'Tarmak007 has become a way of life for him.' Very touching comments. 

So, as my return gift to all of you, I want to share a very thought-provoking quote from Maj Gen Chandra Shekhar, Commander, Junior Leaders Wing (JLW), Indian Army, Belgaum. "We always remind the commandos that tough times don't last, but tough people do.”

Thank You all for the support. You are Tarmak007!

Warm Regards

Tarmak007

More on Nirbhay, soon!

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the above image on Tarmak007's FB page, now!

Meanwhile, a small milestone!

Dear members and visitors,

I have been conferred with a PhD Degree in Journalism and Communication from Mysore University, India. It was my late mother's dream, that I must take a doctorate in Journalism, after I left my engineering course mid-way in 1992. While I dedicate this degree to my mother, I also want to thank Tarmak007 registered members, regular visitors and occasional followers for realizing that I was on the last lap of an important mission. Blogging did take a backseat in the last few months. 

During the PhD research, host of communication tools that triggered people power, were put under the radar. Synopsis of the thesis will be on the blog, after necessary clearances come from Mysore University. It took exactly five years to complete the thesis.

In the mean time, in addition to writing on the plane stuff at The New Indian Express, I am now given the responsibility to head the paper's daily supplement, City Express. I head a young team of promising journalists at CE, capturing the pulse of Bangalore city.

Thanking all my friends who backed me during the research period. Almighty for giving me the strength, when the going was tough.

Tarmak007