RWC 2024
Commemorating 25 Years of the Kargil War
A transformative offering by the Radiant Group, led by Dr. Renuka David and Chairman Col. David Devasahayam. This exceptional conclave is dedicated to commemorating 25 years of the Kargil War by bringing together a wide lineup of speakers and reflecting on the spirits of sacrifice, comradeship, and courage.
RWC 2024
Commemorating the Rajat Jayanthi (25th Anniversary) of the Kargil War
A transformative offering by the Radiant Group, led by Dr. Renuka David and Chairman Col. David Devasahayam. This exceptional conclave is dedicated to commemorating the Rajat Jayanthi (25th Anniversary) of the Kargil War by bringing together a wide lineup of speakers and reflecting on the spirits of sacrifice, comradeship, and courage.
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Join Us As We Honor the Indomitable Spirit of Our War Heroes
Join Us As We Honor the Indomitable Spirit of Our War Heroes
Voices of Valor at
RWC 2024
From army veterans who bravely served on the frontlines during the
Kargil War to individuals who witnessed and researched its lasting impact,
our lineup of speakers is diverse and compelling.
Kargil War to individuals who witnessed and researched its lasting impact,
our lineup of speakers is diverse and compelling.
From army veterans who bravely served on the frontlines during the Kargil War to individuals who witnessed and researched its lasting impact, our lineup of speakers is diverse and compelling.
Air Marshal Narayan Menon
Former Air Officer-in-Charge
Air Marshal Narayan Menon was commissioned into the Indian Air Force on December 25, 1964. During the 1971 war, he flew 18 strike missions against Pakistan. As Air Officer Commanding J&K during the Kargil operations, he was responsible for the local conduct of the air war against Pakistani intruders.
General Ved Prakash Malik
Retired Indian Army General
General V. P. Malik served as Chief of the Indian Army and Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee of India from October 1, 1997, to September 30, 2000. As Army Chief, he planned and oversaw Operation Vijay during the Kargil conflict. He has authored two books, ‘Kargil: From Surprise to Victory’ and ‘India’s Military Conflicts and Diplomacy: An Inside View of Decision Making’.
Lt Gen Mohinder Puri
Retired Indian Army General
Lt. Gen. Mohinder Puri, commissioned into the Third Gorkha Rifles in 1966, led the Indian counter-offensive during the Kargil War, capturing key positions. The operations, marked by significant casualties and numerous gallantry awards, were a testament to exceptional bravery, fortitude, and exemplary junior leadership. He authored 'Kargil: Turning the Tide', detailing the war.
Lt Gen Joshi
Retired Indian Army General
Lt. Gen. Yogesh Kumar Joshi, commissioned into the 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles in 1982, is a highly decorated war hero. During the Kargil War, he led his battalion to capture strategic mountaintops. For its exceptional performance in battle, 13 JAK RIF under his command was awarded a record total of 37 Gallantry awards.
Capt Yashika Tyagi
Ex-Indian Army Officer & Kargil War Veteran
An alumnus of the Officers’ Training Academy Chennai, Capt. Tyagi was the first woman logistics officer posted to the highest battlefield on earth, the Siachen Glacier. In 1999, she was the first woman logistics officer in Operation Vijay. Despite being in her second trimester of pregnancy, she fulfilled her duties, ensuring timely supply chain management.
Lt Gen. Prakash Menon
Retired Indian Army General
Lt. Gen. Prakash Menon served in the Indian Army for 40 years, with extensive operational experience. He was the Commandant of the National Defence College and Military Adviser and Secretary to the Government of India in the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
Barkha Dutt
Journalist & Founder - Mojo Story
She is an award-winning broadcast journalist and anchor with over two decades of reporting experience. She is the founder-editor of Mojo Story, a multi-media digital platform.
Dr. Shashi Tharoor
Member of The Lok Sabha
Dr. Shashi Tharoor, an eloquent Indian statesman, author, and former diplomat, embodies intellect and eloquence. With a remarkable political career and a prolific literary portfolio, he's a bridge between governance and literature.
Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma
Retired Indian Army General
Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma's forty-year career in the Indian Army includes extensive operational experience in Jammu and Kashmir, the North East, and the Western Borders. Commissioned into the Gorkha Rifles in 1977, he trained the Botswana Army in Africa and attended the National War College in Nigeria.
Sub Major Sanjay Kumar (Param Vir Chakra)
Indian Junior Commissioned Officer and Kargil War Hero
Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar, PVC, was honored with the Param Vir Chakra for his extraordinary bravery. During the Kargil War on July 4, 1999, he led a team to capture Area Flat Top. Despite being shot, he charged towards enemy bunkers, killed three soldiers in hand-to-hand combat, and used their machine guns to secure the area, ensuring a strategic victory.
Air Marshal Narayan Menon
Former Air Officer-in-Charge
Air Marshal Narayan Menon was commissioned into the Indian Air Force on December 25, 1964. During the 1971 war, he flew 18 strike missions against Pakistan. As Air Officer Commanding J&K during the Kargil operations, he was responsible for the local conduct of the air war against Pakistani intruders.
General Ved Prakash Malik
Retired Indian Army General
General V. P. Malik served as Chief of the Indian Army and Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee of India from October 1, 1997, to September 30, 2000. As Army Chief, he planned and oversaw Operation Vijay during the Kargil conflict. He has authored two books, ‘Kargil: From Surprise to Victory’ and ‘India’s Military Conflicts and Diplomacy: An Inside View of Decision Making’.
Lt Gen Mohinder Puri
Retired Indian Army General
Lt. Gen. Mohinder Puri, commissioned into the Third Gorkha Rifles in 1966, led the Indian counter-offensive during the Kargil War, capturing key positions. The operations, marked by significant casualties and numerous gallantry awards, were a testament to exceptional bravery, fortitude, and exemplary junior leadership. He authored 'Kargil: Turning the Tide', detailing the war.
Lt Gen Joshi
Retired Indian Army General
Lt. Gen. Yogesh Kumar Joshi, commissioned into the 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles in 1982, is a highly decorated war hero. During the Kargil War, he led his battalion to capture strategic mountaintops. For its exceptional performance in battle, 13 JAK RIF under his command was awarded a record total of 37 Gallantry awards.
Lt Gen Lakhwinder Singh
Retired Indian Army General
A third-generation Army officer commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery in December 1967, Lt Gen Singh fought in the 1971 Indo-Pak war and played a pivotal role in the Kargil War. Known as the 'Enraged Bull of Dras', he utilized overwhelming firepower to achieve victory. For his sterling contribution to our victory in Kargil, he was awarded the Yudh Seva Medal.
Capt Yashika Tyagi
Ex-Indian Army Officer & Kargil War Veteran
An alumnus of the Officers’ Training Academy Chennai, Capt. Tyagi was the first woman logistics officer posted to the highest battlefield on earth, the Siachen Glacier. In 1999, she was the first woman logistics officer in Operation Vijay. Despite being in her second trimester of pregnancy, she fulfilled her duties, ensuring timely supply chain management.
Barkha Dutt
Journalist & Founder - Mojo Story
A distinguished Indian television journalist and author with 21 years at NDTV, Dutt rose to national prominence for her reporting on the Kargil conflict in 1999, including an interview with Captain Vikram Batra. She has since covered conflicts in Kashmir, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq and has won many awards, including the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honor.
Dr. Shashi Tharoor
Member of the Lok Sabha
An accomplished author, politician, and former international civil servant, Dr. Tharoor is now in his fourth term as Lok Sabha MP for Thiruvananthapuram. He is also the Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs. At the United Nations, he served for nearly three decades, culminating as Under-Secretary-General under Kofi Annan.
Lt Gen. Prakash Menon
Retired Indian Army General
Lt. Gen. Prakash Menon served in the Indian Army for 40 years, with extensive operational experience. He was the Commandant of the National Defence College and Military Adviser and Secretary to the Government of India in the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS).
Lt Gen Narasimhan
Retired Indian Army General
Lt. Gen. S. L. Narasimhan served 40 years in the Indian Army, focusing on the India-China border. He was Defence Attaché in China and a former Member of the National Security Advisory Board. He was the first Director General of the Centre for Contemporary China Studies, a think tank embedded in the Ministry of External Affairs.
Anita Ravindranath
Lt Gen Rakesh Sharma
Sub Major Sanjay Kumar (Param Vir Chakra)
Mr. Shabbir Boxwala
Barkha Dutt
Journalist & Founder - Mojo Story
She is an award-winning broadcast journalist and anchor with over two decades of reporting experience. She is the founder-editor of Mojo Story, a multi-media digital platform.
Dr. Shashi Tharoor
Member of The Lok Sabha
Dr. Shashi Tharoor, an eloquent Indian statesman, author, and former diplomat, embodies intellect and eloquence. With a remarkable political career and a prolific literary portfolio, he's a bridge between governance and literature.
THE KARGIL WAR
A Solemn Tribute to the Heroes of Kargil
The Kargil War of 1999 stands as a testament to the unwavering bravery and sacrifice of Indian armed forces. The courageous Indian troops repelled infiltrators from Pakistani forces who had captured strategic positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
THE AWARDS
Celebrating Excellence in Technology,
Environment & Healthcare for Defence and Social Causes
Celebrating Excellence in Technology, Education & Healthcare for Defence and Social Causes
The Radiant Wellness Conclave attempts to fulfill this by bringing notable and successful personalities.
Radiant Wellness Conclave:
Inspiring Success Stories
The Radiant Wellness Conclave attempts to fulfill this by bringing notable and successful personalities.
Radiant Wellness Conclave:
Inspiring Success Stories
The Radiant Wellness Conclave attempts to fulfill this by bringing notable and successful personalities.
Radiant Wellness Conclave:
Inspiring Success Stories
The Radiant Wellness Conclave attempts to fulfill this by bringing notable and successful personalities.
Radiant Wellness Conclave:
Inspiring Success Stories
THE Awards is a one-of-a-kind event held annually at the RWC. This year, we aim to recognize exceptional innovations in technology, health, and environment, particularly within defense and social causes. Join us as we honor those making impactful strides in these vital sectors.
THE Awards is a one-of-a-kind event held annually at the RWC. This year, we aim to recognize exceptional innovations in technology, health, and education, particularly within defense and social causes. Join us as we honor those making impactful strides in these vital sectors.
PAST SPEAKERS
Outstanding Speakers of Past Editions
Abinav Bindra
Gaur Gopal Das
Javed Akhtar
Rajdeep Sardesai
Madhavan
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi
Barkha Dutt
Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss
Dr. Palanivel Thiagarajan
Dr. Shashi Tharoor
PAST EDITIONS
Journey Through the Years at the Conclave
Radiant Wellness Conclave: Speakers from Past Events
Former editions of the Conclave included a scintillating lineup of panel discussions, in-conversations, and speeches that left the audience feeling thrilled, fulfilled, nostalgic and inspired.
Former editions of the Conclave included a scintillating lineup of panel discussions, in-conversations, and speeches that left the audience feeling thrilled, fulfilled, nostalgic and inspired.
MEDALS & RIBBONS
A Radiant Group Dedication To The Armed Forces
A quarterly magazine by the Radiant Group, it celebrates the valor and stories of the Armed Forces. Launched on 26 September 2020 by Col David Devasahayam (Retd), it embodies the “Service Before Self” ethos with inspiring and realistic content. Employing many ex-servicemen, the Radiant Group strengthens its ties with the Armed Forces through this platform.
