Pushp Vaid

Flew helicopters for 44 years and logged over 17500 hours in helicopters. The helicopters were of Soviet era and flown over Himalayas and included hazardous missions that covered unlit landing areas under adversary observation. Migrated to UK in mid-seventies and flew for British Airways helicopters with 2500 hrs on tandem helicopters. Now enjoys golf, cooking, and yoga.

Sanjay Mohan

Opted for premature retirement in 2006. Worked in the Corporate sector for over 12 years, in a BPO as a Centre Head & in a Pharma manufacturing as Vice President Operations. Finally retired & moved to UK.

Rajiv Bongirwar

The teamwork & leadership skills, discipline and never giving up attitude inherited from NDA helped me reach where I am today. Today am world’s leading expert in designing functional safety upfront in high demand products of automotive and aerospace. Aiming to make a positive impact in this world by helping organizations build safer, secure, compliant and reliable vehicles making this world a better place to live.

Mayank Bhardwaj

Consultant helping corporates improve their information security posture. I am a coach for beginners at my rowing club in Amsterdam thanks to the training with the academy team in NDA. Other hobbies include sailing (inspired by Dilip Donde- 75/E and the first Indian solo circumnavigator) and Golf.

Jagmohan Singh

After PMR in 2002 joined ONGC central region as head of admin & security. Left ONGC in 2008 to follow family to Ireland to manage a community development company, which I’m continuing apart from working as a consultant with the Irish further education and training authority.

Shiv Mane

Presently flying with flydubai airline based in Dubai. Dubai is a wonderful place, modern city, multicultural, open, inclusive, and excellent for tourism. The Indian population is big here, so is an abundance of Indian cuisine, entertainment, and easy connectivity with India. So, life is good in Dubai. We have quite a few veterans here too. Hope all of them join in and benefit from this NDA Global platform.

Shubhodit Bhattacharya

Did Management from IIM, Ahmedabad in 2010-11. Was in the Wind Power industry with Suzlon from 2012-14 as a Project Manager. Did wind power projects in India, Brazil and Denmark. Moved industries to e-commerce. Was responsible for single handed launching Eastern India operations for Amazon India between 2015-17. Moved as Country Manager UAE and was based at Dubai. Quit Amazon MENA in 2019. Presently with JUMIA Kenya as Head of Fulfilment and based out of Nairobi

Madhu Gopinath

Post retirement joined Inchcape shipping services as General manager in Bahrain. Served there for 4 years and was then promoted to Vice President Middle East and Africa based at Dubai. In 2011, joined MLS as Senior Vice president for Southwest Asia and Africa, the post that he presently holds.

Anil Choudhary Singh

I superannuated on 30 Jun 2018 and joined SSB (CAPF) on deputation as Deputy Inspector General (IT) at Delhi. I had a chance to view the internal functioning of CAPF and made contribution to upgrade the technology of the Force. I have moved to Brussels Belgium to join our Daughter (Diplomat) and plan to explore this part of World and try and contribute to the global issue of climate change through some NGO or available platforms. I wish to connect with seniors and friends around. I will try and contribute to the appreciable efforts of Global NDA Bonhomie.

Hemant Hoshrangdel

I am based in Lagos, Nigeria since September last year. Being a logistician from my serving days, it was natural for me to join the Petroleum Industry. Nigeria is a founding member of the OPEC and known to have reserves of good quality crude oil. I work in the downstream business of a major oil marketing company overseeing the transport operation at national level. Having done my UN tenure in Africa, I was comfortable with the people and culture here. I am available to the fraternity for any assistance in Lagos, Nigeria. Fresh retirees are welcome to connect with me to discuss the prospects in Oil Industry.

Kunwar Zalpuri

Learning to relax and spend quality time with family. Working hard to stay fit

Stann Khanna

I am keeping myself busy as a financial consultant. I also do lots of reading and do travel to India every second year. Recently did backpacking in Europe by Train.

Virinder Bindra

Had visited USA and then decided to settle in USA. Moved and joined family business of garment imports. Now retired and travelling to see places. Looking forward to seeing my course mates this December at the Golden Jubilee of our Commission.

Uday Ahluwalia

Took premature retirement in 1982. Worked in the Middle East for seven years and Canada four years. Settled in California and have been here for 27 years. Was VP of a large bank in San Francisco. Was General Manager of a large construction company in Muscat. Discovered local marble and built a large building with Omani marble. Was thanked personally by HM Sultan Qaboos at inauguration of the building. Have done two software start-ups and on to my third now. Still working, coding, have a globally dispersed remote team. All credit goes to India for spending on me when she was a poor country, to train and shape me into the man I am today.

Saleem Zaheer

VP Global Business Development, XTI Aircraft Company. Developing the world’s first hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft. Interests are now in Flying and Hiking

Ravi Srivastava

After a brief stint with the SpiceJet Airlines in India as Boeing-737 captain for three years, I have recently (Jul 2020) relocated to USA and presently employed with Avelo Airlines (a Start Up) as a Pilot.

Preetam Sirur

As Vitech’s Chief Information Security Officer, leads all aspects of information security and privacy at Vitech. At S&P Global, led and implemented cyber security programs globally and played a key role in the company’s business continuity following Superstorm Sandy. At NYSE trading floor infrastructure engineering team, executed major projects to upgrade trading floor capabilities, and led the post-9/11 trading floor recovery effort. Has been a guest speaker and moderator for Security of Things World USA™. Enjoys photography, sailing and diving

Sanjeev Rattan

Immigrated to Canada, retrained and was employed as a pharmaceutical research quality professional. At present, working at Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation HQ in New Jersey, USA, as Director Clinical Quality. In latter role responsible to provide regulatory compliance support in conduct of research trials worldwide, discovering new treatments for Oncology patients.

Harish Israni

Post service I was interviewed & selected to perform the duties of Director Sainik Welfare & Rehabilitation Gujarat by the Government of Gujarat under CM Shri Narendra Modi. My date of assuming the post of DSWR got delayed due to the riots! However, I had very fruitful tenure with the Government of Gujarat from June 2002 to Mar 2004 & enjoyed working with the presentday PM & HM when they were CM & HM of Gujarat. After retirement from Gujarat, I have settled down at Pune. My elder daughter Tanya has settled down in Calgary Canada & works for ACCENTURE as senior partner. My younger daughter, Natasha has settled down at New York & is a freelance Journalist. She has worked with Reuters & Times Now! She is writing a book which is likely to be published later this year. She had accompanied POTUS MR OBAMA as a part of journalist group in AF1 during his first visit to India! She had also interviewed our present PM in NY during his first visit to USA as PM. I play Golf 5 days a week & run 5 to 10 Kms every day! I have won many Golf Tournaments organised by HQ SC Pune & many 10 Km Runs organised at Pune. I am now one of the fastest 10 Km Runners in Maharashtra!

Shamsheer Ahmed

I took premature retirement due to injury. Post the uniform, my first civvy role (1996) was with AT&T (Denver, Colorado & Jakarta, Indonesia) as a Project Manager. Thereafter, I moved to Hong Kong to work with Cable & Wireless as a Consultant for about 3 yrs. My next role as a Product Manager was with Lucent Technologies & Avaya Inc., in Singapore. During this time, I was lucky to have done an MBA from INSEAD, France. Post MBA, I joined Cisco, Singapore as their Regional Director (Asia). Finally in late 2007, I got the opportunity to return to India (Bangalore) as MD, Genesys India. I quit corporate life in 2010 and got involved with a ton of start-ups in India. Decided to move to Vancouver in 2016, and this is where I am currently based with my family. In Canada, I was initially focused a lot on Digital Marketing & Ecommerce, but over the past few months, I have transitioned to US Financial Markets.

Augustine Joseph

I have settled in the USA in San Francisco California. In the past 24 years in USA, I have been flying commercially and running a few businesses in Aviation, Technology, Healthcare, Food franchise development, and real estate. I am also involved in a few non-profit organizations assisting people in need and a member in their boards. Also, the FAA regional representative for aviation development programs and flight safety. Currently, my focus is in operating two aviation companies in the areas of aircraft charter, aircraft sales, aircraft overhaul, maintenance, and commercial pilot training. It will be my greatest pleasure to welcome each one of you to my home in San Francisco area and to reach out to me for anything that I can be of service to you. Hope to see more of my NDA brothers, soon sisters too here in this network and as my guest

Indrajit Kashyap

Rested for few months post service. Looked after the house till wife completed her pensionable service. The event of my son leaving the 92 NDA course due to physical injury resulted in us re-settling him in a career, who is now in Seattle. In parallel started working in collaboration with Bharat Petroleum, that provided an experience of the industry. It was very respectful working and work performance was prime in this regard. Most of family is settled in US where we travel to and have been occupied as coordinator of 19 NDA, 28 Reg, 13 NCC & 14 Tech Courses.

Vijay Joshi

All my key flying training has been in UK and USSR. After my deputation to HAL Nasik, I joined the Aviation Department of Kirloskar. Ferried King Air from Wichita. Then joined VENKYS to fly the Beech Super King Air that I ferried from Atlanta. My son followed me to be an Ex NDA and is from 79th Course

Sudhir Tuli

My service training and various appointments in service helped me to get absorbed in the civvy street with ease. Although a technical officer opted for sales & marketing. Served in various capacities in two marine related companies and then got a chance to work in Dubai. On return spear headed a new marine company making forays in the shipping industry. Now retired and decided to travel at various places within and outside India. Life has been good and enjoyable both in uniform and out of uniform.

Yogi Aggarwal

After superannuation did re-employment. Post this, I have been actively participating in the Financial Market as an investor. Have now stopped investing in scrips and now invest only in Equity Mutual Funds. It keeps me moderately busy and am satisfied with return on sizeable portfolio. I am a Virtual Traveller and maintain my travel blog on FB Wall.

Vijai Singh

Since retirement in Sep 1986 post, worked with Larsen & Toubro for 9 yrs and P&G for 2 yrs. Presently with Reliance Industries Ltd for the last 23 yrs. Part of the founding team to set up DAIS (Dhirubhai Ambani International School) presently ranked as the No 1 school in India for the IB, IGCSE and ICSE Boards, and in the top ten in the world for the IB. Interest continues on trekking, riding, swimming, photography, yoga, meditation. In yachting represented India in the Olympics. National team champion over several years. Was Organizing Secretary of the 1985 National Games at Okhla, New Delhi. Have been participant and finisher of two Himalayan Car Rallies and Winner of Services Car Rally. Have participated in cycling 40 to 100 km and ran three Half-marathons last at 70 yrs

Vijay Dutta

Retired from service in 2001 and took up re-employment and finally moved to civil street in 2005 and settled at Jammu Cantt where I had constructed a house on my ancestral land opposite out gate of Jammu Airport on RS Pura Road. I was offered a job in local newspaper State Times in 2007 in editorial section which I accepted. I wanted to quit after two months because keeping awake till well past midnight everyday was not my cup of tea. Evening schedule, club functions in Usman Club, calling on people etc was not possible that too seven days a week. But in the office, it was very interesting to know the entire case in detail, then editing it in such a way that it is readable by all sections including children especially cases dealing with crime and politics. This encouraged me to stick on to the job for about 12 years and finally I left it in 2019.

Sam Samuel

I hung up my uniform in 2000 to start Kalypso Adventures, an Adventure Tourism company partnering with Thomas Zacharias Mundakkal, 44th course in the most unlikely place for adventure those days, Kerala. We had our ups and downs in the initial years, but the NDA spirits kept us going and soon enough we were one of the leading adventure tourism companies in the country. Our operations spread out from Kerala and soon covered the entire country and overseas to Sri Lanka. Our achievements include winning the Best Adventure Company award instituted by FICCI, the National Award for the Best Adventure Travel Company, the state award for the Best Adventure Travel company for many years in a row and being Featured in "The Pursuit of Excellence" a Publication by Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club, London.

Ranbir Bhatia

Post service was Principal and Director of one of the top Management Colleges in Pune for nine years. Pune University approved PhD guide. Was awarded a citation as the best teacher and administrator on Teachers Day in 2011. Presently conducting regular online sessions for post graduate management students and Consultant for HR & Organisational Development, Executive Coach and Expert speaker on motivation and leadership.

Narasimha Mudakatte

Initially took plunge in 2008 into a MNC at Mumbai as its Senior XO. Then moved to Bangalore in 2009 and into free lancing - focussing on guiding those who form part of my sphere of influence - very satisfying experience, it has been to date.

Umesh Bawa

Post retirement joined a Public Sector Undertaking (Northeast Handloom and Handicraft Corporation Limited) as Managing Director. Resigned from the post due to personal reasons. Commenced writing my Kargil experiences (before my fading memory gives way) and published the book “Mashkoh: Kargil as I Saw it” It is a first-hand narration of events as it unfolded before me. It captures lessons for future generations to put to rest relearning. Presently writing articles related to defence and international relations.

Sunil Lal Malacca

Post premature retirement joined Bhartiya Vidya Mandir a premium MBA College on HR, as a Lecturer from 1993-98. Was Dean from 1998-2002 at Indian Institute of Rural Management another MBA college. From 2002-07 remained self-employed as Instructor imparting training on ground and flying related subjects of DCA & JAA. Since 2007 I have been Chief Flying Simulator Instructor with Malaysian Flying Academy, teaching Basic and Advanced techniques of Instrument Flying. Also certified as Simulator Evaluator by Zensim, Atlanta, USA and duly recognised by DCA Malaysia.

S Devendaran

Post service worked with the Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) for seven years. Was appointed as Justice of the Peace by the President of Singapore. Presently CEO of Sree Narayana Mission (Singapore), a charity with an IPC status that provides a range of services in the eldercare sector and cater several community programmes to the less privileged. Also, serves on several Singapore Boards and Committees of repute.

Ram Mohan Sridharan

I retired from the Air Force in 2003 and settled in Pune. I had worked in a honorary capacity as Trustee of the Queen Mary Institute For Armed Forces Paraplegics at Kilkee. This is over 100 years old institute that rehabilitates Armed Forces Paraplegics and helps them in finding other civilian avenues after retirement from service. I retired from this Institution in 2019 as 72 years is the retirement age. Besides these activities I had been playing Golf & Tennis at the RSI Pune to remain physically fit. I learnt Golf 5 years after retirement and have been fortunate to hold the RSI Course Hole - In - One Record with 12 .5.

B S Singh Deo

Joined Pawan Hans after a rewarding experience in the IAF. Adjusting to civilian life was not easy but the service background helped. After five years of civil helicopter flying, I went to Malaysia for three years. On return joined Bell Helicopter as MD for India and South Asia. Bell gave me an opportunity of travel and meet people from all over the world. Twice I received the regional award for Asia Pacific Region and then in 2012 I received the Bell CEO's award. After twenty-one years of dedicated service with Bell Helicopter, I retired in May 2018. Since retirement I am devoting more time to serve the vertical flight industry as Vice President of Rotary Wing Society of India.

Hari Naidu

In Thailand, I got an opportunity to teach in an Aviation College, which was a great experience. There were five Indian Instructors, all NDA alumni. It was preparing youngsters to get their Thai Commercial Pilots License so that they could do Civil Flying and join Civil Airlines here. It was back to Academy days and interacting with youngsters, from different countries, Thai, Singapore, Myanmar, Laos, was like a breath of fresh air. It kept one active and current with what was happening in Civil Aviation. Teaching in another country is something which I will always treasure. Even though to most students here, English was a second language, the challenge was well worth the effort. Thailand is beautiful and worth visiting as they earn their livelihood through Tourism, so everything is tourist friendly and not as expensive as Europe and the developed countries.

Vivekanand Prabhu

I initially contracted with a Singaporean company to build, test, and operate a riverine port in Sumatra for Coal Logistics. Post the initial foray into the country with Logistics as the backbone, my partner and I have set up a consulting company PT. AVJ NUSANTARA PERKASA (https://www.avj.co.id/) to offer consultancy for an entire spectrum of services. I am available to the fraternity for any business requirement in Indonesia.

Yogesh Kashyap

Worked on various consulting and project management assignments in Information Technology & telecommunications with Australian Government including Government deputation on World Bank IT projects in Bulgaria. Presently Director of Building construction company and parttime Lecturer for Advance Business Diploma courses

Om Prakash Mohan

Migrated to Australia in 1985 and served in and retired from the Australian Regular Army in 2010. Practicing Pranic Healer (GMCKS School). Enjoy travelling and meeting people.

Atul Garg

Took Pre-mature retirement as Commander in 1993 and now settled in Australia. Have been working in the Energy Sector ever since arrival in Australia. Community leadership role of Chairperson of Federation of Indian Associations of WA, Chairperson of Neighbourhood Watch.

Krishnan Pillay

Moved to New Zealand and worked in the corporate sector for five years after which moved across the ditch to Sydney. Have worked in advertising, travel insurance and now VP of a Coding and Programming Academy. Love the outdoors; enjoy golf, camping and travelling.

Vaidun Vidyadahar

Commenced as Airline Captain in Vayudoot Airlines flying the HS748, based at Chennai. Then as a flying instructor with the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Following this was flying instructor with BAE Systems, in Australia provinding Basic Stage Flying Training for the Australian Defence Force. Fully retired and looking forward to interacting with you all.

Pramod Kapoor

Dec 1998 joined Birla AT&T as a GM. Within less than a year moved to Siemens as GM and later VP (Projects). After merger of Siemens & Nokia telecom arms, was Director (Projects) Nokia Siemens Networks. Last 4 years before superannuation, joined Business Development Sales Team as Customer Solutions Manager (Railways). In twilight years, am passionate about activities where I can ‘pay back’ in whichever way I can - right now in area of public health (hepatitis) and disability

Veliath Anthony

Post Airforce service migrated to Australia and started own transport company and continued in profession as a pilot providing specialist lectures to Undergraduate/Post graduate aviation students. Presently supervising university student design team participating in international student helicopter design competitions.

Joe Mathews

Post Command of Galwan Warriors (2020), settled in the antipodes, now in Sydney. In Financial Risk Management industry. Forever grateful to NDA for shaping our lives and instilling distinctive qualities to face upfront the challenges of life. Jai Hind

Ashok Mehra

After taking premature retirement in 1996, I worked for DLF Universal Ltd in Gurgaon with the Building Services Dept and was also actively involved in the construction of the popular Arnold Palmer designed 18 Hole Course, DLF Golf and Country club- practical learning in Turf Management. Migrated to Perth in 2001. Worked with Australian Red Cross for a year plus and then with the Building and Health Services department at the Local Shire. Retired in 2018.

Anant Garde

I am extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to train in our Alma Mater, NDA. It is truely a cradle for leadership and prepares us to face challenges in life. After getting boarded out of IAF as a Flt. Cdt. I could face the harsh reality of civilian life due to the values inculcated in NDA. I became a Chef and moved around a bit and am now living in Sydney and working in an aged care facility as a Chef. Find opportunities in whatever life throws at you. Remain optimistic.

Ajith Nambiar

Post Airforce service joined and Captained B 737 on several airlines from Air India, to Spicejet, Jet Airways and Fiji Airways. Migrated to Australia and presently work as Captain on B 767 with Air Japan, out of Tokyo.

Barry Dhillon

In Sep 2005, I joined i-flex Solutions, a banking software Fortune 500 company in the HR function and worked out of their Mumbai and Bangalore locations.This was followed by my move to UB Group and I shifted gears into Corporate Security which was a nine and a half year assignment.Thereafter, I moved overseas to Bahrain to join E K Kanoo L.L.C an automotive major, in the field of Facilities management. In Jul 2017, we migrated to Australia where I am presently based and work with the Westpac Group in Mortgage Operations

Vinay Sharma

After premature retirement, I worked with corporates like PVR and Amtek seeing the experiencing first-hand how wheels of economy move. Moved to Melbourne in 2016 when my daughter migrated. NDA came to my rescue in faraway foreign land when I was given reference of officers in Melbourne. First port of call was Arvind Sinha who gave me reference of OP Mohan and suddenly Melbourne didn't look such a far-off place from India. We, tougher with other officers would meet often and connect. Life will bring new situations with new challenges for us to address.

Sachin Tilekar

I took PMR from Army in 2016 and moved to Australia in 2017. I have worked in various sectors like logistics, transportation, security to finally establish a small logistics company and running it in Greater Sydney

Anuj Rampal

Post premature retirement after 21 years, I worked as helicopter pilot with paramilitary police for about a year, and later as an airline pilot with commercial airline in India for about three years. I have recently moved to Adelaide, South Australia and look forward to connecting with all NDA alumni.

Sameer Arora

Post premature retirement in 2019, I am slowly towards making Hobart, my home. In the past 2 years, I have run few construction businesses, real estate development and food Industry. I own couple of supermarkets and build residential properties in Hobart. It will be a pleasure to welcome ex NDAs, to my home in Hobart and to provide any assistance.