The first edition of Shaurya Saga, a Defence Literature Festival organised by NGO Thrive, concluded at Doon University. Eminent figures shared compelling stories, including that of an Indian Major's act of compassion during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, highlighting humanity even amidst conflict.
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