Gen. Manoj Naravane releases 'The Curious and the Classified' book

India Apr 22, 2026

Gen. Manoj Naravane, army chief, just dropped his book The Curious and the Classified.
Inspired by a chance glance at Shashi Tharoor's A Wonderland of Words, this 2026 release digs into little-known tales from the Indian armed forces: think the real story behind Chak de phatte and how a ration mix-up during the 1944 Battle of Kohima actually saved lives.

Naravane hopes to popularize army stories

Naravane hopes to make these fascinating military stories more accessible, giving everyone a peek into army life and its unique culture.
If you've ever wondered about legends like Baba Harbhajan or what really happened to INS Khukri, this one's worth checking out.