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  • Maruti Suzuki partners with the Indian Air Force

    Maruti Suzuki partners with the Indian Air Force

    Mumbai: Maruti Suzuki India has partnered with the Indian Air Force and Uttarakhand War Memorial for the Vayu Veer Vijeta Rally, tagged as the “Himalayan Thunder” and “Wings of Glory.” The rally aims to honour fallen soldiers and inspire youth to join the Indian Armed Forces. It was ceremonially flagged off on 1 October 2024 by defence minister Rajnath Singh at the National War Memorial, with the formal flag-off on 8 October at one of the world’s highest air force stations.

    The rally includes 52 participants, including air warriors, women officers, veterans, and War Memorial representatives, covering 7000 km from Ladakh’s THOISE Air Force Station to Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang Air Force Station. Three former Air Force chiefs will join in different segments, with 12 Maruti Suzuki Jimny SUVs tackling the challenging terrain. The rally, supported by PHDCCI, will stop at War Memorials and hold 16 halts and 20 youth interactions to raise awareness about the armed forces.

    Maruti Suzuki’s senior executive officer of marketing & sales Partho Banerjee stated, “Maruti Suzuki is proud to associate with the Indian Air Force in the Vayu Veer Vijeta Rally, an initiative that honours our armed forces. This rally stands as a symbol of the enduring spirit of the heroes who have given everything in the line of duty. We have a long-standing association with the armed forces and the Jimny is building on that legacy with its legendary off-road capabilities. The Jimny perfectly aligns with the ethos of this mission, and we are proud to have our vehicles to be a part of this rally.”

    The rally will pass through key regions like Leh, Kargil, Srinagar, Jammu, Chandigarh, and Tawang, paying tribute to the sacrifices of India’s heroes while promoting the legacy of courage and service.

  • National Geographic to celebrate the spirit of the Indian Air Force on India’s 70th Republic Day with ‘Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force’

    National Geographic to celebrate the spirit of the Indian Air Force on India’s 70th Republic Day with ‘Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force’

    MUMBAI: National Geographic is marking the 70th Republic Day celebrations by paying tribute to the selfless heroes of the Indian Air Force. Amidst the dangers and difficulties of ruthless terrains and conditions, the brave men and women of the IAF have been instrumental in ensuring the safety of the nation and our people. To tell their story, National Geographic and the Indian Air Force have produced an exclusive documentary, Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force that will premiere on 25th January at 9 pm on National Geographic.

    ‘Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force’ captures the dangers and difficulties the Indian Air Force encounters while operating in the country’s most hostile environment and weather conditions – from Jammu & Kashmir to the North East. National Geographic, a channel that is revered for in-depth storytelling and giving viewers unprecedented access, will give viewers an inside access to the Indian Air Force’s high altitude operations in this documentary.  The exclusive documentary will showcase the latest machines in the Indian Air Force’s arsenal, as well as introduce some of the men and women who put their lives at risk for the duty to the nation. 

    IAF Spokesperson said, ‘It takes grit, determination, and unconditional love for the nation to be a part of the Indian Air Force. The physically and emotionally exhausting training processes that every IAF official goes through, is truly inspirational. It is great to see National Geographic showcasing this documentary, the essence of what it takes to conquer aerospace. We have worked closely with the channel to bring out the lesser known stories of our operations in such harsh climatic conditions. I am confident that the documentary will take viewers a step closer to understand the challenges and motivations of our officers.”

    Gayatri Yadav, Head-Consumer Strategy and Innovation, Star India, said, ‘’Over the years, Indian Air Force has not only provided aerial security to the nation but has also supported various sections of the armed forces, especially in postings not accessible by road. The highly skilled and dedicated men and women, with their aerospace capabilities have made us proud on many occasions. Reverberations of their heroics, are felt not only in the country but also around the world. National Geographic’s documentary, Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force’ will showcase to the country, the story of these selfless heroes. The documentary will be our salute to these awe-inspiring officers.”

    Extreme Flight: Indian Air Force will premiere on National Geographic at 9 pm, on January 25, 2019. The Republic Day special documentary will also be scheduled on the channel on 26th Jan at 12 pm and 8 pm. It will also be available on Hotstar.