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16/3/2011

Thanks for visiting my website. Do tell me what you thought of it because that's what completes the cycle for a writer. If you don't believe that click on Why (the hell) do writers write? on the sidebar to the left.

159 Comments

Navin Gulia link

16/3/2011 03:33:29 pm

The most wonderfully beautiful and genuine person that I know.
I am so glad to know her.
Everything done with good intentions is bound to be good so is what she writes.
:)

Prasanta Dutta

7/5/2015 01:11:29 pm

I have presently been translating your first book the Brave, an assignment given to me the Assam Publishing Company, Guwahati for its Assamese translation.Thanks so much for giving me the opportunity to explore the sagas and lore of the Army life in an inimitable style of fiction writing possible only to Rachna Bisht Rawat herself.

SOUMYAJIT THAKUR

20/9/2015 04:58:20 pm

ma'am you are such a great war journalist. its so important in today's world for the common people who are engrossed in their daily lives, to know about those people who fought for the country. As far as I am concerned, I show my respect to our soldiers by reciting the names of around 400 gallantry award winners in my college in which I am studying mtech in electronics engineering, on every independence and republic day event. I recite these names from my memory only, this feat of mine is now recognised and acclaimed locally at Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Manoj

16/3/2011 03:52:25 pm

Great job.I know you have put in so many days of hard work to make your dream come true.
All the best for your future ventures.

Sumaa

16/3/2011 05:12:52 pm

Rachna, Loved the site. Want to read more of your work here.
Keep writing!
Love,
Sumaa

Rashmi

16/3/2011 05:22:44 pm

gorgeous as I said before. I haven't read everything yet but it's a delicious thought to have something that I know I will genuinely enjoy reading, to come back to.

loads of luck and never mind why or why the hell you write, just keep writing!

love
rashmi

Sann Oo

16/3/2011 05:50:08 pm

hay I like the design, and I am sure that I will be the regular visitor to this site. I know that I will surely enjoy your writing too. Cheers...

anitha yatish

16/3/2011 06:53:57 pm

Just Loved reading. I could feeling with warmth in your writing. keep writing and wishing you the very best for your future ventures.

Jim

16/3/2011 08:33:06 pm

Love this site... will be back.
Hope I was not one of those 'temperamental editors'!

Enjoyed reading about your visit to The Lake District. I'm leading a party (20) from my Rotary Club there in June. Sally wants to walk to Top Withens to enjoy the romance of Wuthering Hdeights. I shall have to be her Heathcliffe.

Sadly, though, I could not open your page on Sheila Dikshit, in whose official residence we were last November. Can you re-publish that page, please.

Santosh Rawat link

16/3/2011 08:45:25 pm

Oh Hello Rachna, Good work ... I have just opened your website and can't wait to read your write up on Lake District mentioned by Jim. Congratulations .. Bhaiya

SAM link

16/3/2011 09:39:21 pm

Great work! You have a way with words..... I like your use of adjectives.

noopur panwar

16/3/2011 10:11:03 pm

Great job Rachna :) love reading what ever you write ( even nasty comments on facebook) you are an immensely talented writer with great potential. You do have a number of faithful admirers so get ready to give them plenty to read.

16/3/2011 10:17:49 pm

It is very nice, Rachna.....beautifully laid out and designed.....and the content is also top class.
I am sure this will get you many assignments as a freelancer.....while providing your fans another medium to read your articles....all in one place.

Is `it's only words' inspired by MLTR?

sameer

16/3/2011 11:44:56 pm

Good Job Sister. Proud Off You.

Shailaja

17/3/2011 12:49:54 am

Hi Sensitive

Good job.Bring some personal touch to your profile your schooling, College , your educational background.Little bit abt youe family .Right now looks very Business like.Its good to break the ice with people who may like to read your writtings.

Just a suggestion . All the best dear.

sandeep patwal

17/3/2011 05:06:21 am

dear didi
as i told earlier you are good and we love the way you put across your thoughts in words its just good and iam sure you know that iam also in your fan list .....great going ..and god speed

Anima

17/3/2011 07:44:31 am

What a treat! I loved your 'about me' section....

Looking forward to reading your stories... Thankyou!

Jhoomar

17/3/2011 11:39:42 am

Rachna, you just sucked me from the horrific images of the tsunami on CNN in to the carefree world of striped blue janghias and ramayana stories - true mark of an exceptional story teller; keep up the good work!!
Btw that copy of Carpet Baggers was the most sought-after piece of literature for other young teen visitors of C-502 too:)

Anuradha Mascarenhas

17/3/2011 02:58:53 pm

My word! This mom of nine is impressive. Keep up the good work . Cheers.

MonaRanadive link

17/3/2011 03:31:30 pm

Rachna.....Congrats,Loved everything about ur site..the layout, Manoj's photo's n BEST of all ur Fantastic writing...it's so natural and full of just the right dose of Details,
emotions,wit n humor .
Wishing u all the v BEST of everything...keep writing ..u r meant to be the BEST SELLER...sooner than u can imagine !!
Love U n everything u have or will write !!!

Preeti

17/3/2011 04:21:48 pm

Congratulations Rachna.
Will keep revisiting, interesting reading ...All the best for the future..keep writing.

Saurabh Bhargava link

17/3/2011 04:31:15 pm

Rachna...wonderful stuff, one day at least I can say I know a famous writer...

Upinder

17/3/2011 10:30:41 pm

hi,
Rachna,

really nice/capturing stuff as if straight from the heart / proud of u / keep up the good work...................

Puneet

18/3/2011 01:06:24 am

You are extremely talented and sensitive person which reflects in your musings. Wish you very best of luck in your writing career which you have not been able to nurture adequately as yet.

Arvind Das

18/3/2011 01:17:18 am

looks damn impressive. keep going
best
Arvind

BNN Rao

19/3/2011 07:58:07 pm

Dear RAchna,
Great Site and wonderful.
I thought you have forgotten about the adventure in you and I feel you should include.Some pictures would have made this more delightful.
All the very Best and Good Wishes
BNN Rao

Julie

20/3/2011 12:40:44 pm

Julie link

20/3/2011 12:41:54 pm

Fabulous stuff, lovely lady .... great to see your evocative writing all in one place :-)

Rakhee link

20/3/2011 02:59:36 pm

Dear Rachna...its so poetic..the entire website, the words, the flow and whats most beautiful - the expressions, which overwhelm the person reading them. Its a lovely website. I worked with Savvy magazine in Mumbai and used to freelance for English and Hindi prints. We will surely share the space, the attitudes, ideologies and interesting things..Looking forward....Rakhee

Swapan Lahiri

20/3/2011 08:59:33 pm

Congrats for having created a beautiful website which reflects your character. Its both dignified and attractive with an ephemeral air of freedom about it. Would definitely like to visit this site again in my spare time. The pug is really cute.

gurpreet grewal

20/3/2011 09:32:04 pm

gr8 di nice work when u r famous at least me n chotu can brag abt it

Charles Mabbett link

22/3/2011 01:50:30 pm

Hi Rachna,
I especially like what you've written under Why (the Hell) do writers write?
Nice website! Well done!
Charles

22/3/2011 08:27:44 pm

great job done...hey who is abusing you? I am still alive and fit call me if someone does that...very impressive..and thoughtful

Rohit

23/3/2011 03:20:44 am

We all dream, we all imagine, but it is not very often that we manage to accomplish the same.Best of luck to you ma'am!

Varun Sood

24/3/2011 05:34:15 pm

Great job! Il be sure to follow ur writing..!!
Best wishes and regards!!

Neha

24/3/2011 08:45:51 pm

A lot of hard work seems to have gone into it - very well done.
All the best and many congratulations for all the awards you have received along the way.

N.R.K.Babu

24/3/2011 10:46:01 pm

Dear Rachna,
Great work, wonderful variety and range, tremendous depth and insight, polished and effective. Keep it up.

Amit Rautela link

25/3/2011 12:58:28 pm

A rare treat.... for eyes and soul. eyes cos fine words are placed on a soothing background... soul cos those words on he soothing backdrop have been such arranged that the spirit of the soul exults.. striking...kudos and respect di!!!

maya pathak link

25/3/2011 08:02:51 pm

Dear RACHNA ,u have done a GREAT job.I will be the regular visitor of ur site and i m sure my children will also like it ...! keep it up ...! GOD BLESS YOU .

Jassi Mama link

25/3/2011 08:07:36 pm

Rachna,
Congratulations. You are too good. Even if i can not write, reading through your stories is always a pleasure. Reading through your Confession ....., about Mun Mos, Nanaji take me too down the proverbial 'memory lane'. 502 CR Apartment is permanently etched in the memory. Looking back to day, it was a pilgrimage to visit 502 CRA with Uma(the maid)always at hand to get you a mug of tea or a meal. I remember Nani remarkable observation; just sitting in the balcony of 5th Floor aprtment, she knew which car inthe parking belongs to which person and where he/she lives. I often go back in time and try to relive those beautiful and memorable days or even much older days but unlike you, do not or may be 'can not' translate them in to words. It need skill and art of writiing that at least I sadly lack. Yet inspired by you, I will certainly put some thing up though many may not have enough patience to go through it. But so what, if I want to write, I will do it; with outn bothering about the reaction/opinion of the people, if there are any.
Keep writing, I will be regular visitor to your site amd will comment what I feel; though, I am sure it will mostly be some thing good.
I will send you a photo of Nani- nanaji soon.
Keep writing Rachna, we all love to read your stories. I will print most of them and circulate to other older members of the family who do not have access to net.

Rosalind link

26/3/2011 06:11:36 am

I was inspired to build my own website (title "...because I can"). Trouble is, I can't! You'll have to come and help me! Meanwhile it's great to see your writing, thoughts, pictures and musings under one roof. More!

Madhu

26/3/2011 06:24:41 am

Hey!
This is a great site.It is almost like being there and experiencing the whole story myself. Amazing work Rachna!!

good luck and success in your future ventures.

Tripti

26/3/2011 01:55:30 pm

Maami, You have framed yourself so beautifully.
Website is really looking beautiful. Just like you. Congratulations !!!!
Looking forward to read more of your writings.

All The Best.

gurpreet grewal

27/3/2011 04:39:14 am

nice article on our dear aunty bisht loved it convey our reg to her and uncle catch u soon in london

bala chauhan

29/3/2011 08:54:24 pm

Rachna your writing is pictorial....i enjoy its simplicity and the myriad images it conjures up....its soulful and very from the heart...

S S Bhandari

30/3/2011 04:03:58 pm

Congrats, an excellant work indeed. Keep it up. My good wishes to you. Any good work is a building-block of a creative personality. I would love to see/read your articles.

Ashish Raikwal

30/3/2011 04:31:41 pm

Good Job Rachna bisht ji...
Congrats, an excellant work indeed. Keep it up.

B.P. NAITHANI link

30/3/2011 10:25:56 pm

I am very happy to know about you today. You are a great personality I would like to contact you please.

Regards

Shiv Om Rana link

31/3/2011 03:09:14 am

It was nice reading, Rachna. It jockeyed my nostalgic memory of my good old childhood spent in the lap of Kotdwara. That Khoh river, Siddhabali Maharaj's temple, that long flight of stairs from the railway platform to the main station, my old alma mater Public Inter college (now GIC), our principal Bahukahndiji (his son retired a Brigadier, Jacku), teachers Dhaundiyalji, Aggarwalji, Bishtji and many others who made me worthy of what I am today, Jhanda Chowk where we friends used to gather and spend hours almost every evening, Frontier (Tea shop) where we shared one tea cup amongst three, Bhagat Pakoriwala, Kundan chholewala who gave us a chhole in pattal in half anna (three paise), Kishan Panwari and so on. We used to see Ramleela in Malviya park.

But now even the town of Kotdwara has changed. So much of crowd, unmanned traffic, dried up Khoh where water comes only in rainy season. So much has changed. That is the dynamics of universe, I suppose. (Vidhi ka vidhan bhi yahi hai) But, yeah, it is still better than metros and big cities. It still keeps the old touch alive. I am still somebody's Bhai Sahab, somebody's Tauji and Somebody's Chacha there and not Uncle.

Tanu

2/4/2011 07:04:13 pm

Finally .........you did it and on the perfect day too.And i am sure that mun fuf, where ever she is must be proud as hell of you. You have fully justified being her favourite niece.
As for me, i am the proverbial "ghar ki murgi" who has been telling you for years what eveyone else is telling you now thanks to this website. So now i hope you will take me more seriously in the future.
Now we have to work on that book.....!

Isha

2/4/2011 08:02:42 pm

Hi Rachna mousi.I love your way of writing.You have written very amusing articles.I am starting to write my own book.Hope I will be a awsome and
funtastic writer as you.I SERIOUSLY love the way you write.I am glad to have a wonderful and glorious writer as my mousi.Waiting for your visit.Give my love to Saransh and regards to Manoj Mouasa ji.Miss you.Love you.By.:-)

Anju Gangwal

5/4/2011 02:22:40 am

Hello Rachna ,
Sorry for being late visitor to your site .
Have been reading for the past hour or so ,still soaking in the beautifully written articles .
Lovely Lay out ..pictures so carefully chosen which truly reflect your personality ..Sensitive ,Warm,Lovely and Lovable Rachna.
Reading your accolades n awards i truly felt how humble you are for all the interaction we've had so far ...
It's been great knowing you.
My Best wishes to you in your future endeavours ..

Sonia Sanan Gill link

5/4/2011 09:01:40 pm

Hi Didi

I have been reading your blog for a while now. I have enjoyed reading them, sitting in a faraway land, its so refreshing to read simple fun writing. You are an inspiration for in the closet writers like me.
I find traces of Bond, Ruskin Bond in your style of writing. Appreciate it and inspired by it. Best Wishes, Sonia

BIG B

8/4/2011 05:01:21 pm

Nicely written article on Didi's life, throughly enjoyed..well done and keep it up....

Apeksha

8/4/2011 09:50:14 pm

Hi!
I am Nupoor Ma'am's student back from her ahmedabad days and loved the way you wrote. I will keep coming back to your website for more :)

Apeksha

Sohini Rajpal

9/4/2011 09:53:14 am

Hi Rachna,

Am a friend and one time neighbor of Negis. Noopur di sent me details of your work. I dunno you but your writing seems to come straight from the heart. One can identify with the simplicity of families, joys of travel with your work. Keep up the good work and its indeed a pleasure to read them. Cheers, Sohini Rajpal

deepak gera

10/4/2011 04:07:38 am

too gud.....got this link from treenas post...thanx to treena too

Shilpi

10/4/2011 08:39:14 pm

Dear Rachna,
What to say??? You are one goood writer and please do try to publish your works a bit earlier than those 100 years..... you see i doubt that i am going to live that long!!(Even though a lot of people wish that for me, but some dont!so it balances out.....I am rambling)
You took me back to my childhood days where you know what's cooking in your neighbours kitchen!! Today the people would call me perverted but I knew most of the relatives of most of the people in my colony.Thats what happens in small towns and colonies situated away from these small towns.... oe what used to happen.
Keep up your writing!!! very fresh and entertaining....once in a while we all need a healthy dose of NOSTALGIA.
Cheers

Anima Pundeer

11/4/2011 08:18:21 am

I liked your story on marriage and overused l-word... made me almost envious of your cousin...:)...

13/4/2011 11:42:04 pm

Today I read your both Articles over Kargil..and No sympathy please...great we don't want sympathy....great job...loved your thoughts, beautifully painted the true pictures of soldiers family and politicians....

Roopa

19/4/2011 04:08:40 am

very interesting read, waiting for ur book to come out.

Swapan Lahiri

20/4/2011 05:58:31 pm

This is real good humour like Narayan's Malgudi Days which makes one wish for the simple and uncomplicated lifestyle of genuine India.
But I do hope the neighbouring Brig was not subjected to the same shock treatment when he visited Mr Negi's house in the evening!
Gr8 story.

Ritha Hegde link

6/5/2011 01:42:15 am

Hi Rachna,
You are an amazing writer....I have loved reading them always.This website is definitely a gift and treat to your admirers.Thanks again for finally having your website:)
I will be a regular visitor to this site for sure.

renee grewal

13/5/2011 02:25:57 pm

heyyy..atta girl..jus wantd to say ...grrrt wrk....gud job....m so proud of u n ur wrk.....jus lov ur writing...n im here to read all of it dat cms frm u......my dearest friend""way to go......""

Ritesh Kulkarni

24/5/2011 10:43:39 pm

Gr8 job ma'am ! Rekha always told me that you were a fab writer............agree with her completely....... would also like to congratulate you on this website of yours.........Keep writing.........
regards,
Ritesh

Amita

31/5/2011 11:11:57 pm

Rachu,you are just awesome with your writing.............you need to get your books rolling......your writing refelects you.....keep going and congratulations!

ruby sandhu

1/6/2011 11:39:24 am

great work done rachna.did not imagine that so much of hard work was involved into compiling it .cld know only after going thru it.great writer.congrats for all the awards u have been getting .keep writing

SUMATI

11/6/2011 07:09:07 pm

reading u r articles is a pleasure.so simple and yet they really touch your heart.proud of u & ...in u r fan list

Imran Soudagar link

21/7/2011 07:10:04 am

Hi,
Reading your articles in DH, I always wanted to see the face behind those words. And even my most refined search on Facebook failed to conjure up your profile. I assume you a greater wizard than I can be. Your writings have in fact increased the argue in me to write. And I plan to do Journalism after I complete my graduation. Nice to see your site. I am over joyed to see all of your writings here. Thanks for creating this site and for getting connected with your audience.

Regards,
Imran Soudagar.

cecilia link

29/7/2011 03:09:20 am

Hey, Rachna I came, I read and I liked it. Will come again.

vijay nair link

29/7/2011 07:40:39 pm

Like your easy, uncluttered style...keep writing

RITEN

13/9/2011 11:42:19 pm

Your writings are addictive//I open as many times I open Facebook.Rachna// Creativity is somewhere autobiographical. i am curious to know how did U get started on this journey.For instance when writing an Essay On Morning Walk, what is that Magic U identified//cover it somewhere, The makings of ......

BSV Babu link

7/10/2011 02:03:58 pm

Dear Rachna,
It was nice reading your articles and the well designed web page.

keep up the good work.

BSV Babu

Neelash Kumaria

11/11/2011 03:34:07 pm

Dear Rachna,

I am really impressed reading most of your candid and brilliant sketches on natural and sociological events. The recounts on here provide an intimate expression of life.
Infact it has reached an addiction stage where patience is the key while you roll the new story from your pen.
Awaiting many interesting ones....

GREAT JOB INDEED

Warm Regards

Neelash Kumaria

Sumala

8/12/2011 11:54:24 pm

Mrs Rawat,
I don't have words to express awe! I just clicked on your blog sometime back(which seems like a couple of minutes back) and I realize that it has been more than an hour that I have been reading your work. Great...actually graet and I can't believe that such a gr8 writer lives just next door!
Sumala.

mayapathak

21/12/2011 02:09:23 am

Congrats RACHNA.... wonderful WEBSITE..... Great job done......!!! Keepit up.....! GOD BLESS YOU ......!

Nivedita Maskeri

25/12/2011 03:14:39 pm

Love your writing style....and how gracefully you weave your thoughts into a story. Fabulous work Rachna!

RITEN

4/1/2012 12:35:40 pm

I have a bright idea.I find all your Blog patrons very cute and inspiring.Like The Raiders Of Telemark,all Readers of Rachna Bisht Rawat should gravitate to one of your low density high Oxygen places and spend a three day holiday(with spouces and brats in tow),I hope it doesn't sound kinky but the agenda will be mind Blogging(Boggling),with all your Kill Joys and Fountains Of Joy descending. Think about it,not too futuristically for there's always an Angiography round a bend.2012 seems to be a good year.You will have to present something mind boggling//sketches/writeups/talks/what have you.Once you decide there's always someone to write the Logistics para.Whatssay You,Rachna.

anjana link

23/1/2012 01:30:35 pm

you look lovely ; courtesy manoj's cinematography and you appear enigmatic in your writings.Interesting to read and easy to grasp. Continue the good work and GET IT PUBLISHED.

RITEN

21/2/2012 05:25:17 pm

Love to visit your Blog and revisit it many times.It is refreshing,the language,the thought,the humane tenderness which gets lost in day to day life.Thats the moment to stand and stare and introspect.

mangalesh

2/3/2012 01:15:19 pm

very nice to see the blog , I will put some time to read this, All the best

BSV Babu

28/3/2012 11:27:31 am

Visited after a long interval.

Nice work keep it up.

Neerja Singh link

16/4/2012 11:10:18 pm

I came across you on Unboxed Writers, bless them! Your evocative and haunting stringing of words moved me to tears."And then you wait, for what seems like a lifetime sometimes, for the crowds to clear so that one real person – just one is usually enough -will reach out and read what you’ve written." Thank you for the thoughts and pictures you paint with words. We have two more things in common, Bharatiya Vidya Bhawan and the Armed Forces. I am an Air Force wife!

nalinibabu

15/7/2012 01:42:19 pm

after reading your blog about roopkund, one thought that crossed my mind was wish we had accompanied you. I used to look for your articles in Deccan herald when we're at Blre recently. Good work, let it keep coming!

neelam adhikari

23/7/2012 08:14:47 pm

dear rachna

seen your site its a excellent your roopkund travel was also adventures beutifull photograps i like it keep it up my son prashant has also seen your site n has post his views to u

Anandamoy Chakraborty link

26/7/2012 12:17:07 am

Dear Rachana,
I liked your style of arranging & phrasing the English literature. I really enjoyed reading your creations. Well I was also a party to Mohan's gang while I had trekked to Roopkund in 2009 along with my children & wife. I had been to 30 high altitude trekking expeditions, when I had always preferred intensify my team by including some local people, mules, porters etc, but never did I ever come across as lovely & owning person like Mohan Singh Bisht. Though Roopkund, a very important trekking route, Mohan made it 10 fold more lovable, enjoyable & memorable.
It is fantastic to reveal your experience bouncing in your words submitted by you & I think, you are among the luckier ones who can express in words & phrases. I feel that even for the others, who do not know the procedure for expression, the trek had been equally memorable & lovable.
I stay in Kolkata & m with a small time business of manufacturing Industrial Burners & Heat exchangers. I just ca'nt resist mountains & m addicted to their variance. You may keep in touch with me by my cell: 09433008586 & email sphulingo@yahoo.co.in

Anandamoy Chakraborty

S R Pareek

17/8/2012 09:49:52 pm

Dear rachna ji actually. i read this blog quite late i left it as i heard quite a bit from other party traveled the same route .but it was my mistake which i realized to day you have described the travel so well that it made me happy, knowledgeable .it tempted me to read all your blogs and may be ,again THANKS FOR GOOD WRITING.

Sangita Sanan

29/8/2012 11:18:41 am

Dear Rachna..awesome blog..super fun to read..still remember the plays organised in KB line..

ila patwal

30/8/2012 10:55:39 pm

dear didi ,u r simply awesome!loved ur articles esp the flowers on the wall,one shaurya story,the one in which u sit in somebody else's car(it was pretty late wen i read ur stories and i was laughing so hard at some of the anecdotes that i thought my in laws must be wondreing wat a crazy d-i -l they have got,giggling at the middle of the nite).the way u write is so good ,the words simply flow beautifully.this army blog is grt.keep writing so that we can forget our mundane routines and enjoy with u!!!!i have become a BIG fan of yours.all the best.U ROCK!!!

SAM

22/10/2012 11:53:51 am

Like the new design .. nice pic ('Few of my Favourite Things') with words that have a flow ..

Anitha

7/11/2012 05:07:04 pm

Your website is very impressive. Your experiences, your confessions, everything is flowing perfectly which triggers something inside me to go on and on.....and reading.Keep writing.

anonymous fan

2/1/2013 08:12:56 am

Hey! I visited your webpage a while ago, and I came across your review on Vicky Donor (Titled a sperm story). It was a really good review, definitely one of the best I've read on an hindi movie.
I was curious to know your views on some of the mind-numbing atrocities taking place on women in India. And I came across your article in Deccan Herald,-'A killing obsession' (dated Jan 3, 2013). The article definitely echoed my views on this very sensitive subject. I believe the root cause could be illiteracy.
Long stories short, you have some skills! Keep writing :)
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
-Nelson Mandela

kuldeep singh kaira

22/1/2013 11:24:08 am

meel tumari sab lekh padh ri....
tumhu meri guzarish chu ki ek kitab nikalo...

please....

Natasha Nautiyal

14/2/2013 01:30:47 am

Rachna..I loved your write up on ghosts....had heard many stories about the ghosts of Lansdowne through a childhood friend of mine who happens to be a native of Lansdowne..your piece just refreshed the old memories. Want more stories from the hills :)

Rajender

3/3/2013 02:48:55 am

"And then you wait, for what seems like a lifetime sometimes, for the crowds to clear so that one real person – just one is usually enough - will reach out and read what you’ve written. Will watch for that fraction of a second when the door to the room inside opened and shut. And will understand what you wanted to say when nobody was listening."
I think now wards you can be sure of one person who will keep a keen eye/ear to the door.

komal singh

19/4/2013 12:02:29 am

i found the write-ups interesting

Rachna

13/11/2013 05:09:39 pm

All your write ups are well written and interesting!!

Anna Vaz

30/11/2013 01:19:49 pm

Beautiful....maybe that's a simple word to describe a magnificent personality in the world of writing as you are, but, simplicity is the trademark of a genius! That's what you appear to me!
Look forward to visiting your blog more often and wrapping myself up in your world after shutting down mine!

samson aseervatham

9/12/2013 02:02:00 pm

Thank you for your creative and constructive expositions.I wish you must reach great heights in the profession you are committed.

rs joe

19/3/2014 12:05:39 pm

Dear maam
Came to know u write through abhilasha maam...visited ur site...and could corelate to most of d articles and stories u write...its beautiful. ..Following ur posts regularly. .keep writing. .all d best...one more fan in ur list...

YS Rawat

27/4/2014 02:39:19 pm

Rachna, went through ur impressive 'Visitor's Diary'. Makes very interesting reading & indicates ur popularity among ur 'fans', if I may use the term here. List must be very long, these r just a few who opted to respond. Ur introduction too makes impressive reading & makes us proud. Keep on adding the laurels. We r looking fwd to it.

Anitha N.

28/8/2014 11:59:48 pm

I love your new book. It makes me get Goosebumps when i read it, and i realize how important the armed forces are. People tend to forget about them, all that they have done for the country. This book will keep everyone remainded about the great people who lost their lives for us to be secure and happy. Thanks a ton mam!

Rishi Aggarwal

29/8/2014 03:55:44 pm

Thank you very much for such an amazing read‎ "The Brave - Param Vir Chakra Stories". I had read the Book by Gen Ian Cardozo too but your book had something different in it. The narration of your travels to each and every one of the PVC's native village or town and meeting up with their kin brings out a very strong emotion. My eyes turned moist whenever a family member shared a Story of their Brave and knowing that you come from family of the men in olive green, makes me think what thoughts you must have gathered on the way back after listening to their tale. These men wrote history with their blood and their act of valor has no parallels. I salute the mothers who gave birth to these Lion Hearts. Thank you very much for this amazing insight in the live of The Braves. After reading this book feel connected to them. I got the book from Flipkart yesterday and read it before retiring for the day. Thank you once Again.
Regards
Rishi Aggarwal

Anitha N. link

29/8/2014 04:50:39 pm

Kindly like this page.

Anitha N

29/8/2014 04:52:20 pm

https://m.facebook.com/TheBravePVCstories
Kindly like this page. Love your writing. Thanks again for the book. :)

Amar Wadhwa

13/9/2014 02:30:15 pm

Hi Rachna,
Read your book 'The brave Param Vir Chakra stories'. I love reading about the exploits of the Indian army and its men and have read loads of books. What stands out about yours is that you have been able to dig out intimate personal details much like Maj Gen Ian Cardozo did in his book 'Sinking of the INS Khukri'. Finished the book in one sitting :)

Rakesh Kumar Dash

21/9/2014 01:26:37 am

After reading your book "The Brave : Param Vir Chakra Stories" I felt all this while, I was mistaken about the term "Heroism". The true meaning can only be found in your book, which revolves around War Martyrs and Heroes. Brilliantly put together stories about the grit of this Brave Men,this book splendidly covers numerous aspects of them.I have a Question though: How hard was it for you to accomplish this task? .Kudos for your work and A Big Salute to All PVC winners. Jai Hind

Mrinal Saikia link

6/11/2014 03:22:00 am

Reelected Rachna Madam,

. I have writing down to you along with watching the movie LOC- KARGIL. I have recently bought a copy of THE BRAVE - PVC Stories. The way you written the stories is quite awful, which keep inspiring the people of India to fight against the enemy of his/her motherland. This great souls of India, for whose any award is less to paying debts for their sacrifices. We know the this frontiers do not fight for any kind of award or medal, but for the glory of the nation. This stories give lot of courage, patriotism to we the general public. Me and my family salutes from bottom of the heart to all the officials of the Defence Personals who are always be remembered & respected by all the people of nation. I also give you best of luck & please keep writing more inspirational stories. JAI HIND

With regards
Mrinal Saikia
Guwahati, Assam

Riten

14/11/2014 01:35:46 pm

Mrinal,
What you probably mean is,what you have written is Awesome not awful.To be fair to the author.

Col SS Rajan

15/11/2014 01:19:50 am

Dear Rachna,
Jai Hind & Namashkar.
I, Col SS Rajan, a Bombay Sapper, June 1963 commissioned, am son of a Garhwali. My father, Major MD Sambasivan, 1942 commissioned was from 8 Garhwal Rifles. This afternoon, I received my copy of The Brave: Param Vir Chakra stories, which I had ordered through from FLIPKART. I have skipped through the book, reading a page here and a page there. I salute you for the excellent narration. I personally feel that the subject must form part of school curriculum and syllabus.
Regards,
Col Rajan
Bangalore, 9449043770/9448024377

Maj Gen Sarbjit Singh Pawar

27/11/2014 12:49:20 pm

Just finished reading your book, "The Brave" from the copy sent by you to Col SS Cheema, Vrc. What a great reading! Loved the emotional part of the stories of each awardee, which has been put across by you in such a simple language. You have indeed done a yeo-man's service to the Armed Forces by highlighting the ruthless and tough conditions of the war and the feats of these brave soldiers for "Duty, Honor and Country". I hope you will continue to write about such audacious acts of the Defence Forces in the future too.
All the best.
Maj Gen SS Pawar

Narendra Vasal

16/12/2014 08:23:44 pm

Hi!

I have just begun reading THE BRAVE. This beautiful book has been gifted to me by my grand daughter on my 80th birthday, 3 days ago.
Today I finished reading the Introduction. Your eyes were wet while going through the list of names of Rezang La martyrs. My eyes were filled with tears of respect for those Heroes while reading your lines.
Let me tell you right here that I like your writing style. But, there is one more reason for feeling attached to you. I felt connected the moment I read that you are married to a Sapper. My maternal grand father fought in World War I and my maternal uncle was in Ordnance. I was part of Bombay Sappers and retired as Subedar on 30 April 1981. I am proud that my Regiment earned the PVC through 2/Lieut RR Rane, in the first batch of PVC winners. Now I live in Jabalpur, the town that has the honour of earning 2 PVCs through CHM Abdul Hamid and Capt Vikram Batra.
Reading the complete book will take some time as I will go slowly through each page, feeling my personal presence on the scene of events described by you. So, you may have to wait for my final compliments.
Regards,
Narendra Vasal

Jabalpur (MP)

17 December 2014

Sebastian C Parackal

10/1/2015 12:59:37 am

Respected Rachanaji,

Completed reading the book wrote by you today, excellent work, really made me proud to be an Indian. I am still having a passion for army and theme of my stamp collection is the Indian defences, I found some typo errors in some chapters, please try to correct them in the next edition.

Satish

10/1/2015 08:37:03 pm

your comments on the 2013 TV artists is hilarious !!
eagerly waiting for the 2014 episode...

SUDESH

11/1/2015 10:56:28 pm

I simply loved the writings. reached here through your blog Diary of an Army wife and it had me in splits..I am also in the Army and always looked at the stuff you wrote about in the same manner..specially bout senior ladies and their weird mannerisms...having served mostly in HQs I have a few even more weirder stories...that apart I am happy to note that we have such talented ladies in the organisation who will eventually bring about the much required change in the coming years.. and what was even more surprising was the Iqbal Bano Gazals as not many I know have even heard of her...She was a fantastic singer....thanks for a great read

Prashant

6/2/2015 04:18:25 am

Hi Rachna
Am reading your book The Brave, came across it on Amazon.in
what an amazing book, and what unbelievable stories of courage and valor. Thanks for bringing them to life in such a poignant manner. Every single story brought tears to my eyes!
Thanks for writing such a wonderful book, i'll keep it for my kids.....

rachna

6/2/2015 07:32:34 pm

thank you for telling me Prashant. Pl leave an email id next time.

Capt Abhinav Dixit

15/2/2015 03:51:33 am

Hello mam. First of all wishing a you a very happy new year.,and congratulations for your beautifully written book.The Brave".I am a first generation officer from my family.my father being in govt service had time spent in cantonments and in distant places where we went and enjoyed a lot.I am a doctor and currently in field.This book inspired me a lot., and kudos for creating the actual situation in the book which created the heroes for the motherland who laid their lives for .I have a request for you.please send me some more list of books you have written and keep continuing the good work.Looking forward for your new books and specially on army and its life.
With regards
Capt Abhinav.
Mob.09540683279

Shraddha Bhawalkar

3/3/2015 03:11:51 pm

Hi Ma'am,
Just read your book "The Brave". A heart-touching and wonderful book. I had goosebumps at one moment and tears in my eyes on next while reading. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Thank you for writing such a wonderful book and telling us heartwarming stories of these Brave soldiers. Please keep writing and if you can provide list of your other work, it would be great.

Thanks,
Shraddha Bhawalkar
Pune

Ashutosh dhyani

7/3/2015 09:57:13 am

I have not read your book...never knew about it...but today came to knew about it by a newspaper and was so happy to see that the writer was a women and a women of uttrakhand

(after reading the name I said , oh yes only an uttrakhandi can do it , felt connected to you as I have been in kotdwara for 2 years and I know the river "kho" which you have mentioned)....feel proud of you mam.....will surely buy the book as soon as possible.....

Amitabh Negi

11/5/2015 03:35:24 pm

Dear Ms Rachna, This is basically to compliment you on a really well- written book. I read 'The Brave' from cover to cover in one go and it made a great read. Most books on the subject had so far read like a military report. The human aspect was sorely missing. You bridged this gap and have singlehandedly performed a great service to the profession of arms in this country. For this alone you deserve our thanks.

Please keep up the good work. This is a genre that needs authors who can fire the imagination of our young. Maybe your book will inspire a new generation of bravehearts to keep the flag flying. Good Luck.

Regards.
Amitabh Negi, Col, Retd.

Aditya Kesarkar

12/5/2015 02:44:14 pm

HI Rachana,
I'm reading Brave these days, and i'm habitual to googling stuffs that i find interesting. I found stories to be very thrilling, and they raised the benchmark of respect i had for my armed forces. Good compilation, and honour to read this book!
It would be awesome if you publish another book on MVC & VC!

Kamal Kothari

16/5/2015 12:23:42 pm

Namadkaar Rachna ji. Read your wonderful book "The Brave" Very nicely put and a great tribute to our valiant soldiers right from Maj Somnath Sharma to Capt Vikram Batra. Brings both tears and great pride and some emotional moments all at once. My best wishes for your future weitings.

Subradeep

25/5/2015 05:05:28 pm

hello ma'am, I have just finished reading 2(two) chapters from the book "The Brave" and just wanted to say that it has been written beautifully. It brings a great sense of pride and respect for our armed forces.

DEEPAK SINGH BISHT

4/7/2015 05:11:31 pm

ma'am....i love reading ur books. Gr8 work.

Sanjay Khanduri link

31/7/2015 03:13:57 am

Dear Rachna

I am a film maker and working on a project on war. While researching I went through The Brave and really liked the way you have concised the stories retaining the emotions. Salute. Plz tell me if there is any book u have written on Mahavir Chakras stories too. I am researching on Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat. If you can add some light and help in my research I will be grateful.

Warm Regards

Sanjay Khanduri
skhanduri@gmail.com

Sandeep link

8/8/2015 12:00:46 am

dear Rachana Ji, really apretiate the way you have researched for the book, BRAVE. For some one to Travell to far off places and stay-away from the family is really commendable. Their stories need to be told to today's generation. My father was in the army and so was my sister.
Sandeep

sandipchowdhry

26/8/2015 08:24:51 pm

Fantastic book. THE BRAVE chilling accounts of heroic deeds .I studied in air force schools and know tge life of armed forced. Kudos to u my deep sincere blessing for more to come from u . Gr8 book inspiring for this generation
Jai hind
Sandipchowdhry

Abhinav dixit

8/9/2015 08:29:34 am

good evening maam.... first of all congratulations on your release of your recent book by army to commemorate the 1965 war.
i am a big fan of your writings and had written to you previously.
please giude mre how to purchase your book.....could you tell me the publisher.or if i can buy it online.????
i am a big fan of your books...and looking forward to this book.
keep up the good work....
regards,
capt abhinav

Piyush Supekar

24/9/2015 11:11:08 pm

Dear Rachnaji,
The Brave is a exceptionally great work.
Best luck and Regards,
Piyush

S.veeresh

18/10/2015 05:57:06 am

Got x Mysore shatabdi, read 1965 on review, St went to sapna store by walk , surprise, got this book , am @ 54 visitor in white ,nice book madamji, I am 51 yrs ,working @ Beml ,which make tatras for the army , thanx ,I ll collect your other books also , gripping , will finish all 5 wars today itself madam , without eating anything ,

S.veeresh

18/10/2015 09:21:59 am

Just finished your book madam ,1965 , taking us through the war times in authentic detail like this is really good , thanx very much ,this shows that money cannot buy everything,

S veeresh

18/10/2015 10:06:01 am

The brave is right now ordered by me madam on Flipkart , thanx very much ,I hope you can understand my interest in your books by my buying actions , thanx very much

ankit

20/11/2015 06:23:08 am

Good job maam .keep it up for us(ur fans).

KAG link

13/12/2015 05:19:59 am

You did make a sincere attempt to place the heroic deeds of our Param Vir Chakra recipients in the correct perspective. So far so good. But somehow certain errors were overlooked in your book, The Brave, which I find rather disappointing and speaks volumes about the lack of competence of Penguin editors. You can only load your rifle with a single magazine at a time, not two or three. How can you even suggest otherwise, which is what your have done in some of the chapters. It is always A SECTION OF MEN, (ORs) not SECTION OF PEOPLE. The war with China is referred to as Sino-Indian War, not Indo-China war, which was the name of another country. Lt Col Thapa has himself stated in interviews that the Chinese bombarded his post at Sri Jap at 4:30 am on October 20, 1962, for two hours, before the actual attack. But you mention 6 am, which is not correct. You should have familiarized yourself with the basics of military writing, before attempting the project, even though you belong to an Army family. Journalists from TV channels including the NDTV and India today are poorly informed about military matters. Please stop referring to Indian Army as Indian armed forces, which is the bane of politicians, babus and journalists.

Shivaansh link

22/12/2015 03:50:12 am

Many people were here before me...and so am I. I have just finished reading your short story..Munni Mausi. A nice read..but a little too quick..to jump from one place to another..I mean..a little less time to let the emotions..the words..do their magic. Before one memory could take control of the thread to be pulled and let the emotion take the center stage, another one came calling that it is my turn now. But overall, a nice one. May be the genre didn't allow you to devote more time or words. I especially liked the part where you tried to explain the life of sensitive people and how it is more beautiful. I can relate to that and believe me, it is almost exactly the same as i feel sometimes. Also, the part where you talk about sidhbali and Kotdwar. Being a pahari and the fact that i have visited these places many times, it suddenly made me feel like someone known to me is telling me this story.

I congratulate you on all the success that you have achieved so far and wish you to achieve a lot more in future.

P.S - I am not qualified in any way to criticize your work. I just wrote what i felt as a reader. I know I am talking about the same story, which was adjudged the winner in Commonwealth Short Story Competition. The judges there were surly more qualified than me. So request you to please don't feel bad about it...or me :-)

And the most important thing..I was toying with the idea of writing something for a long time. I even wrote a few songs, poems and something in hindi as well, but could never start a story. Now after reading this short story, I am determined to do so. So you and your story is the inspiration for me.

Thanks for being you...!!

Abhinav dixit

12/1/2016 05:22:29 am

Good evening ma'am...
Finallygot the copy of your latest book....i m very excited about the content...i am in the process of reading ...but it is so so good and enriching...thank you for honouring the unsung heroes. I would like to know when your next book is coming .jai hind.

Lalit Bisht

4/4/2016 05:51:07 am

I read your article in The Hindu newspaper titled "A walk back in time" I loved it was fantastic

Rishabh

17/4/2016 01:12:02 pm

Good evening ma'am
Your book ' The Brave' is wonderfully written explaining all the minute details in an organized manner. I'm really fond of this book specially because it motivates me to join Army. I've not read the stories in hierarchical way but I have completed most of the stories. In the mid-way I get emotional but the valour and courage of these young men inspires me . I've recommended your book to many of my friends and they are thankful to me just as I'm thankful to you. Soon I'll be reading your other writings also .

arpit pandey

21/5/2016 08:58:52 pm

Ma'am THE BRAVE was the best book that I had read in my life

Saurabh dobhal

13/7/2016 07:52:49 pm

Hi Rachna, I just completed the last page of THE BRAVE and I must congratulate you for all your efforts you have done to create this masterpiece. It was great journey living through the moments with those brave hearts, who sacrifice everything for country.
Looking forward for more such real life, unheard stories .please share your mail , I have some ideas you may like.

Surat Bhadoriya

11/12/2016 09:22:11 am

Proud of you. Being a part of your family I m happy to say thts, you had done for those who done for unknown. Salute for foray. The brave I m going through.

Manohar Kamath link

14/2/2017 03:57:59 am

Superb work.
Lovely blogs.
All the best.

ABHIJEET NARESH JOSHI

7/3/2017 10:02:54 am

Dear mam,i hv read both your books The brave and 1965.I am delighted to read such books.Great work.We wanted such historical books on our wars.eagerly waiting for book on our grand victory of 1971 on its 50th anniversary.

SASTRY link

16/11/2017 10:43:18 pm

I have read your book THE BRAVE recently. It is very interesting and gives a lot of insight, for a civilian like me, into the bravery of our armed force personnel.

Anju Shah

18/11/2017 02:09:33 am

Rachna
I enjoy reading your books to the core. The way you play with words us awesome. I am an ardent fan of your writing. Keep writing. All the best for your future endeavours.

Vaibhav

3/12/2017 08:51:16 am

Very well written books on Indian Armed forces. I think you are doing great service by writing on the lives of officers and what they go through. Just grab the book - shoot dive Fly. Loving a very different kind of experiences written here.
Thanks to you for bringing out these facets.

San

21/12/2017 06:47:10 pm

Hello mam,
First of all thank you fr taking decision on writing the book THE BRAVE.
By reading it,I came to know the exact situation that happened during wars and deeds of our heros.
Am a defence aspirant and I would also
like to establish my name in such a way
Thanks a lot mam
This book is my source of inspiration
Jai Hind

Japnit Kaur sidhu link

30/3/2018 03:07:26 am

Ma'am, Shoot.Dive.Fly. is an amazing book and every story in the book has it's own grit of inspiration. Please do keep sharing such experiences of our brave soldiers.
Thank you

Neysha Desai

4/5/2018 07:27:55 pm

Hello mam i am Neysha a 13 year old , and i am currently reading The Brave written by you i took it from my school library . I have to say this this is one of the best books that i have been reading . Reading about all these brave men , has somehow inspired me alot. The way you hav written about each one of them shows the research you have done. You are simply great . Thankyou writing this book and please keep writing such great stuff . Thankyou ones again .

Narender Rathore

4/6/2018 06:46:18 pm

I am impressed by your choice of wrighting about brave martyrs , a poise job job for the SHOORVEERS . I want to share with you an outstanding feat of a braver young officer who got lost to historians . Having known his story , I am sure you Ms Bisht would accord priority to write a book on him , the best of your career . Try it .
Best wishes ,
Narender .

Ashish Joshi

5/6/2018 08:47:49 pm

Hello mam.
I have read 2 of your books, "The Brave" and " Stories of 1965 War."
I like to read war histories. Hence these books were the treat literally.
I had read one book on 1965 war before, by Lt.Gen. G.D.Bakshi. It was a great book, narrating the war start to end. But your stands out in its title, " Stories ...... "
When we read a detailed narration of a war as a whole, such books generally miss the stories of personal bravery of soldiers, small incidents in between, which add more depth to the incidents. Your books have gone into that Untouched area of incidental detailing. That was a great great experience to read.
If I can make a request, is there any possibility of you writing something on 1962 India - China war.
I know writing a war history is a great responsibility, involves tremendous hard work. And if its 1962 War, which has lot of mysteries under its wraps, it becomes more difficult.
But it will be great you can something on that.

Many have written so much, claiming to be unbiased. But if something comes from you, it will surely be unbiased. And I will be more than happy to have that copy.

Rachna

6/6/2018 05:50:54 pm

Thank you so much for your generous words Ashish. They mean a lot to me. I must confess that Penguin had offered me a book on 1962 last year but i had to refuse it for two reasons. I had already decided to write on Kargil and needed one year to complete that book in time for 20 years of the war next year. And the second reason was that 1962 was a very sad war for our soldiers. They were sent unprepared, outnumbered and without proper winter clothing to fight a prepared enemy. It is mentally very disturbing to write such stories for me. But maybe later sometime, after i have taken a break from war stories, i ll think about coming back to it. Sorry about it.
Wishing you the best in life

Barshan Karmakar

7/6/2018 06:34:49 am

Ma'am it's really a great pleasure for me to post my comment at your blog here. I have read your book 'The Brave - PVC stories' . It is a very good , informative and a heart touching novel . As I am an Army aspirant and have a very high interest in such books this book has added an inspiration to me. Specially while reading the portion of 1962 War , I couldn't control my emotions , as tears rolled out from my eyes. But ,still I would love to read more such books of yours dedicated to the Armed Forces.

Ankit Sharma

2/11/2018 12:00:31 pm

Hello Mam,

Many many thanks to you for motivating and filling the thrill among us, specifically for defense optees by writing such a great book i read recently "SHOOT.DIVE.FLY", (In love with this book now)
The book clearly shines the perks of being in the forces and tells about what an officer is capable of in any worst or better situation.

The best line in the whole book from Story 2 "Tez bhago nahi to hamare liye ek bhi terrorist nahi bachega!", I was reading this story on my way to office in the cab and i laughed out my lungs, making my colleagues staring at me in a flabbergasted way.
Hahahahahaha.

Thank you so much mam, you are so beautiful and wish if I could meet you ever.

Manoj Karki

4/11/2018 01:24:20 pm

Got a PDF version of your book Brave from a Georgian friend. The topic and your name piqued my interest (i am a proud pahadi :)). Read the introduction to the book and i wanted to know more about you, and then here I am. Feeling proud and wanted to wish you all the luck on your ongoing and future writing assignments.
Best Wishes
Manoj Karki

Commodore B K Mohanti VSM

17/11/2018 05:14:01 am

I found your book fascinating. Being a naval veteran I thought it apt to ask you if one had to chose five PVC who would you chose.I have been tasked to do this for a blog.Pease let know.Thanks.

Ritapa Malik

3/1/2019 06:15:54 am

Ma'am! Greatings of the day. Somehow I laid my hand on your marvelous book ' The Brave- paramvir Chakra Stories'.

Nothing for fault finding but there is an ongoing trend in media that they retire the rank instead of the person despite being clearly outlined by AG branch on the issue e.g Maj Gen ABC (Retd) instead of Maj Gen( Retd) ABC. Since you are part of the great grand family namely Fauz, request if something could be done in the next editions of the book. Warm Regards

Megha

17/1/2019 10:00:31 am

Just reading SHOOT. DIVE. FLY.
It’s really feels good to have gradually finding the courage to live life on your terms. These stories tell you to never lose hope and have faith. An amazing amazing read. Thanks.

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