{"product_id":"balidan-by-swapnil-pandey","title":"Balidan by Swapnil Pandey","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"140\" data-start=\"44\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"138\" data-start=\"50\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"141\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"150\" data-start=\"141\"\u003eBalidan\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling non‑fiction anthology by Swapnil Pandey, showcasing real-life acts of heroism by India’s elite Para Special Forces operatives. Drawing on over 200 interviews with the soldiers’ friends and families across year‑long field visits near the LoC and LAC, the book brings to light the extraordinary lives of Colonel Santosh Mahadik, Captain Tushar Mahajan, Brigadier Saurabh Shekhawat, Paratrooper Chhatrapal Singh, and others, many of whom operate under code‑names like Ghost, Viper, Desert Scorpio, and Dagger. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe narratives span decades—from anti‑terrorism operations in the 1990s to modern-day missions—highlighting not just battlefield valor but also the often-silent courage of their families enduring personal sacrifices.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough vivid storytelling, \u003cem data-end=\"37\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eBalidan\u003c\/em\u003e revives these largely anonymous figures and affirms their legacy as the true silent guardians of the nation.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"913\" data-start=\"876\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1067\" data-start=\"916\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSwapnil Pandey is an Indian writer and military affairs storyteller known for bringing attention to the unsung heroes of the Indian Army and their families. An alumnus of Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, she has worked with Wipro and HDFC and taught at Lovely Professional University and the Army Public School.\u003c\/span\u003e  \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHer previous books include \u003cem data-end=\"56\" data-start=\"27\"\u003eThe Force Behind the Forces\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-end=\"84\" data-start=\"58\"\u003eLove Story of a Commando\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-end=\"106\" data-start=\"90\"\u003eSoldier’s Girl\u003c\/em\u003e—all rooted in extensive research and personal interviews. Pandey also contributes as a columnist, appears on national television panels, runs a popular blog, and has been recognized by organizations like ISRO for her contributions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255608860858,"sku":"352LLIX35-Used","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/bbb_7b577d12-6ff2-4e04-b806-3106824a8062.jpg?v=1761066554","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/balidan-by-swapnil-pandey","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}