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TRIBUTE PERSONALITY A salutation to our Braves Centenary Tribute to a solider K S Jaswal 1947 he participated in "The Independence Day Parade of Pakistan" with 1/15 Punjab on 14 Aug 1947. Field Lt. Col. Bhag Singh Jaswal was born on 4 Marshal Ayub Khan was his Commanding Officer for August 1917 in Ramkot, Basohli, Kathua some time. He served in 1 Field Regt-83 Bikaner Bty (J&K) into the Princely family of "Jaswan". (Self Propelled Guns)-1954. It was the only Son of Raja Ragunath Singh of Ramkot (J&K) Mechanized Artillery Regiment in . & Amb (HP) States, he was an exempla- From 1947 to 1952 he served in 1/4Th GORKHA ry, loyal and decorated soldier, an outstanding father RIFLES (Prince of Wales Own). It was here in 1948 and a thorough gentleman. He was very generous by Poonch Operations that he was decorated with the nature, loved and respected by all. It was largely due Mention in Dispatches. He served as a Principal Staff to his single handed resolve since 1960 that Ramkot is Officer in Hanoi, Vietnam (INDO CHINA) in 1955-56. a Tehsil today. Such was the love for his soil that He had the singular distinction of being selected to today inspired by the example and total guidance sup- Command and Raise the First and only pure Gorkha port of the Thakore and his son, every other house in Artillery Regiment, 64 Field Regiment (this is the first Ramkot has a member to serve the Forces. and only Gorkha Artillery Regiment till date in the Indian Army). As its Commanding Officer, he His Primary School education was in fought the 1962 Indo China War at NEFA Ramkot. He pursued Middle & High (Bomdila), In 1965, he volunteered to School Education in the State High Command 95 Mountain Regiment School in the erstwhile Chamba during Indo Pak War -1965 on the State. He passed his Western front, Shakargarh. Matriculation from DAV College, He also served in 26 LAA, 10 & Hosiarpur and completed his 41 Field Regiment, 37 COORG BA from Govt College, Lahore Heavy Mortar Regt and numer- Rajan Kour ed the foundation to pay its deep regards to 21st July-The day for the big event at Drass (General Ya Yah Khan was his ous Staff & Instructional the force, which was graciously acknowledged was certainly big and grand but it left everyone classmate in Hoshiarpur appointments. He also had the 'Kande par do star bahut acche hain, aas- by the Army. The Foundation had been touched seeing the difficult conditions the sol- Lahore from 1932-36.) He also unique distinction (on being maan ke hazaar sitaron se' preparing for this event for quite some time diers endure to protect the motherland and its did his law Course from Law nominated by Mr Leela Singh They are brave warriors, munificent sav- and its zeal bore the desired fruit in a grand citizens. The Bikers received great applause College, Lahore. Bisht, First IG BSF, J&K) of con- iours and dependable humans and they have manner as the idea caught the imagination of from the Army. The highlight of the show was Bhag Singh, joined the verting 15 Punjab Armed Police to blended all roles in their persona with finesse. prominent citizens of the state who stood by it famous Bollywood Sufi singer Kailash Kher Independence Movement (Riasiti 49 Battalion Border Security Force Courage and audacity runs in their veins so to turn it into reality. The foundation as such and richly talented actor Randeep Hooda Praja Mandal of Chamba State) and in Poonch- Rajouri (J&K) in 1967 as flawlessly that they even challenge death say- he, under the orders of the Political its First Commandant. He ing "if death strikes before I prove my blood, I roped in well known figures to boost the besides women with silky and melodious voice Department, was ordered to Quit Commanded 46 Battalion, B5F, in swear I'll kill death;" so voracious are they for morale of the forces. Tanya Gupta and Sonali Dogra who had per- Chamba State in 1932. Jammu. inflicting hard hitting defeat on their enemy formed earlier at Jammu too. The moment was sober too while remem- Most of the time, he was under surveillance of Colonel Jaswal, had the singular privilege of that they say, Yeh Dil Mange more." This is the The bikers rally was flagged the British Secret Service. This Exile was to be opera- being the driving force behind the selection, acquiring Indian Army- an institution par excellence bering the valiant sacrifices of the soldiers off from Jammu and twenty during Kargil war but the feeling of gratitude, tive till 1944. However, at the outbreak of World War- land and laying the foundation of the present IG BSF which continues to heighten its standards with 1 he took the opportunity of joining the Indian Army. Headquarters of Jammu. To honour him, on his retire- each passing day and with each convincing thankfulness and thoughtfulness weighed bikers from 'Bikers heavily in all hearts. During the World War he was enlisted in 15PR; where ment from 46 BSF, he was given a grand farewell from win , be it at the borders destroying its foes he performed with exemplary courage in the Eastern the IG Head Quarters, Jammu by the then Inspector destructively or be it eliminating the brutal Brotherhood left for Drass. Singer Kailash Kher thoroughly enter- tained the soldiers while some shared stage Sector at the Indo-Burma Border. Post Independence General- a rare and befitting honour. butchers spreading terror on the nations soil. while posted in 1/4th Gorkha Rifles, where he took part with him in excellent rendition of his famous After superannuation from service, he was nomi- To reciprocate the Indian Army's great sac- in J&K Operations in 1948 when his Gorkha Battalion The programme initiated on 18th July with Sufi song, ' Tere naam se jee loon tere naam se nated by the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh as a rifices, Fahad Mir Foundation took a com- was sent ot Rajouri Sector to link up with the besieged a rally from Jammu university to Balidaan mar jaaoon', actor Randeep Hooda strongly Secretary Government of HP to Soldier Sailor & mendable step by organising an impressive Garrison of Poonch. For his gallant action and successful Airman Board Himachal Pradesh. He raised this Stambh to pay obeisance to the men who have appreciated the grit of the Army personnel and and elaborate function commemorating Kargil link up, he was awarded "mention in Dispatches". In department from 1969 to 1974/75 as its Founding made supreme sacrifice for their motherland. also shook a leg with them. The scene and the Vijay Diwas at Drass. This provided a platform 1955-56 he was posted to International Commission for Secretary. Known singers Tanya Gupta and Sonali Dogra moments represented a grateful nations perhaps the first of its kind to the civil society Supervision & Control in Vietnam (Indo-China). Lt Col Thakore Bhag Singh Jaswal, not only served sang patriotic songs setting the stage for the regard and respect for its forces. Famous car- to express in unison, Our Army Our Pride'. He is an alumni of the prestigious Defense Services his country as a proud Soldier, he also left behind his events for the Kargil Diwas. The bikers rally toonist Chandrashekhar's caricatures amused Though the foundation under the aegis of its was flagged off from Jammu and twenty bikers Staff College, Wellington and Senior Command legacy, with his son Brigadier Kr K.S. Jaswal,VSM , chairperson Ruchi Chauhan Khan has from all and left an indelible imprint on many a Course, MHOW and Intelligence course in Karachi. Grandson Lt Col Rajat Singh Jaswal and his Son in from 'Bikers Brotherhood left for Drass. hearts. time to time been engaged in social causes Dressed in their biker clubs' attire, the zest of In his illustrious career of 31 Years, Bhag Singh Law Major J.J. Singh, following his footsteps and con- Says Ruchi Chauhan Khan, " we need to Jaswal has the singular honour, to have served in 17 such as road safety awareness, environmental the young biking enthusiasts added a strong tinuing his legacy. learn many a lessons from our valiant Armed Units/Corps of the Defense Forces, Commanded four issues besides advocating no to drugs but it patriotic fervour to the event. Zooming past Honours and Awards received by him are, forces who despite braving extreme conditions Active Units and was the Founding Father of two sort of took a giant leap to help civil society the scenic beauty of the hilly and rugged ter- "Mention in Dispatches" in Poonch Operations-1948, and temperatures support the 'never say die' Battalions which is a rare honour for an Officer. express its solidarity with the men who have rain of the state, chanting 'Vande Matram', "Wound Medal World War -II "and "Governors Medal" In addition to and English; he could read, immortalised the spirit of sacrifice thus start- these adventurous zealots were cheered on attitude." She said happiness and content was for Distinguished Service as Secretary Soldier Board of writ large on the soldiers who enjoyed the write and speak Urdu, Nepalese, Punjabi and Dogri. Himachal Pradesh. Notwithstanding, his biggest suc- ing a cult of hero worship in the nations cul- their way to the destination. Many prominent In 1950 he married Ms Krishna Wazir D/o "Tazme event completely. cess in his journey has been a glorious, successful, ture. people too accompanied on way to Drass , the Wazir" Tej Ram ji OBE, KGCM, to HH - Maharaja Hari "Fahad Mir Foundation has created a plat- peaceful and above all a good life. He was respected, Consequently scores of people from all destination for the majestic and emotional Singh Ji, Ruler of J&K. They are blessed with three form for the society to come forward from now loved and cared by all around him. walks of life stuck together to offer their reci- event. children. He lived (93Yrs) to see his Great Grand on and express their respect and appreciation Today as we wish him his 100 years since birth, we procity to the men in olive. It provided an Ruchi Chauhan Khan who was the motiva- Child, Sanyukta Jaswal. for all our forces, she added. salute him as a exemplary Parent, Soldier's Soldier and insight into the eager hearts of an indebted tional force behind the grand function dis- In his service career, his noteworthy contribution & The country is fully assured that till its a great Son of the Soil. nation which is forever there to stand with its closed that it took lots of hard work to turn achievements are recalled with pride. He joined 17 courageous men stand as shields, its borders "Lives of all Great men remind us, to make our men religiously guarding its borders alongside this dream into reality while adding it would Dogra Regiment. Served in 1/15 PUNJAB (Now in and honour will remain intact. Lives Sublime, maintaining peace and harmony inside too. not have materialised had the state adminis- Pakistan) 1945 to 17 ... Nov 1947 (Being the Quarter Moreover the nation has nothing to fear till And leave behind us - Footprints on the Sand of The determination and courage with which tration, Police, Chamber of commerce and Master he moved with the Battalion to Abottabaad, Media not supported in the huge manner that its valiant keep humming," Hum rahein na Time" the Army is rooting out terror from the nation rahein, Desh yeh zinda rahey." Pakistan after Independence) in order to smoothly especially from Jammu and Kashmir prompt- they did. hand over all the Unit assets). Interestingly, on 14 Aug (The author is former Brigadier) MOVIE-REVIEW HEALTHLINES Predicament of a tourist guide Vascular diseases in India Tour guides are an important part of people's travel might come across as stupid or unfair by a section of audi- experience most of the times. A visit to a fascinating mon- ence. At one point, one wonders where exactly the film is Dr Arvind Kohli ument or tourist destination is incomplete if the guide heading to. The finale also has a twist but this one is bet- Today August 6 is the National Vascular Disease Awareness doesn't give the required information and thereby ter than the first. The film ends on a predictable, clichéd Day. Malady strikes around 42 million patients every year of enhance the experience. But have we ever paused to real- note. which over six millions result in death. At a time when the pub- ize if the guide is actually enjoying his job? Yes they do, 's story is weak and gives a deja vu of some of lic is being increasingly informed about disorders like Ebola and most of us would argue. After all, getting a chance to visit the prominent love stories of . Imtiaz West Nile Virus it seems imperative to know about more com- some of the best places of the city on a daily basis is a Ali's screenplay is faulty and rather inconsistent. Some mon and potentially life threatening vascular disorders in India. dream job. But by visiting the same place again and again, sequences are deftly handled and bring out the emotions. Vascular diseases, including atherosclerotic peripheral vas- does the charm remain for the guide? What if the guide Watch out for the sequence where Harry innocently asks cular diseases causing leg attacks aortic aneurysms, venous himself is lost and needs guidance? JAB HARRY MET Sejal for a hug. But there's not much of a backstory pro- thromboembolism and carotid diseases causing stroke are SEJAL attempts to tell the story of one such guide and his vided. What prompted Harry to leave his village and what prevalent in India and the incidence of these diseases is on rapid increase .When unrecognized or inadequately treated, these dis- predicament. So are audiences able to relate with the exactly was his equation with his family? Why did he guide or does the entire experience turns out to be boring, orders may be life threatening and disabling. The therapeutic never return back to his 'pind'? Harry getting over- landscape for these conditions is on the cusp of evolution with let's analyse. whelmed in the church and crying seems bizarre. Same new therapies and devices in development; yet health profes- goes for him crying out the name of the girl in the echo sional and patient awareness is low. To lower the mortality and sequence. Even Sejal's actions seem unjustified. The man- morbidity associated with these is a challenge for both health- ner in which she pretends to be Harry's girlfriend and is care providers and patients . vying for his attention and praises from him don't make Future of Vascular Diseases the intended impact. It's also bewildering how Sejal's Significant accomplishments have been made in the treat- NATIONAL VASCULAR family members leave her alone in and they don't ment of peripheral vascular disorders. There have been major seem too worried about her. Nobody decides to cancel advances in the science of vascular biology leading to novel DISEASE AWARENESS DAY their return journey to for Sejal's sake and she is insights into the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and thrombo- sis, the role of endothelial function in health and disease, and on either side of the neck. Due to a number of risk factors, left on her own. Moreover, it is revealed that Harry is a plaque can begin to buildup in the arteries, causing them to nar- man with loose character who has been caught getting the identification of targets for new therapies. The biology of aortic aneurysms is being explored, and potential new treat- row andstiffen. Often irregular and misshaped, these plaque physical with his clients. In fact, he was to get deport after ments for aortic disease are emerging. Endovascular interven- deposits can collect in the narrowed areas. When this happens, one more such case. Yet, Harry's bosses have no qualms tions are doing wonders in management of aortic aneurysms. decrease in blood flow and oxygen supply to the brain occurs, when such a high-profile client like Sejal is left at his Discovery science has yielded novel classes of oral anticoagulant causing a stroke. mercy. Imtiaz Ali's dialogues however are straight out of drugs for treating venous thromboembolism. Further on the However, if caught early, stroke doesn’t have to have a place life and yet well-worded. management of Carotid plaques have also undergone a sea in a vascular lifestyle - the best way to assure this is to know the Imtiaz Ali's direction, just like the script, is also a bit change with the advent of new devices. best methods of stroke prevention, diagnosis, and risk factors shaky. Known for handling films like , Patient and Caregiver Education for the carotid artery disease that can lead to stroke. , ROCKSTAR and HIGHWAY, the writer- PAD epitomizes a cardiovascular condition in which there Public Awareness : Most important effort which is required filmmaker doesn't seem to be in complete form. are a variety of treatment options that variably impact outcomes is to generate public awareness which is leveraged to prevent, diag- Performances are wonderful. Shah Rukh Khan looks (death, limb loss, claudication, physical activity and quality of nose, and treat individuals at risk for, or who suffer from, cardio- dashing and performance-wise, he is good. He brings out life). Different patients would be expected to derive different vascular disease (CVD). Our public and health professional vascu- lar disease awareness efforts are not aligned with the epidemiolo- the angst beautifully without going overboard. Also, the benefits and risks from treatment. While evidence-based guide- lines provide directions for an ideal treatment, they cannot take gy. There are no effective vascular public awareness efforts under- trademark sarcasm that he nailed in KABHI ALVIDA into account each individual’s unique demographic, co-morbid- way. It is true for most vascular diseases that “What you don’t know NAA KEHNA and KAL HO NAA HO is brought out here ity and disease severity characteristics. To improve the consis- can kill you.” At a time when the public is actively informed about in few scenes and it works very well. However, some of his tency of care and to enable patients to be more engaged in Ebola, or West Nile Virus, it would seem appropriate for the public Punjabi dialogues are difficult to comprehend. Anushka shared medical decision-making, guideline based care must be to be informed about more common and potentially 1ife-threaten- JAB HARRY MET SEJAL is a story of a bored tourist Sharma is on another level altogether in this film. She individualized e.g smoking cessation, exercise, medication use ing vascular disorders. guide whose life takes a turn thanks to a spunky tourist. gets into the skin of her character and her performance and adherence, peripheral and surgical revascularization) can Early diagnosis and Treatment Harry (Shah Rukh Khan) takes visitors on a tour across makes one smile, guffaw and even move viewers, as and be generated. Diagnosis of PAD can be improved by ensuring increased uti- several European countries. He's a bit aloof, rude and when required. (Gas) has a minis- Similarly, awareness of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is lization of accepted diagnostic algorithms in hospital and emer- finds it difficult to maintain long lasting relationships. cule role. Aru K Verma (Mayank) has a crucial part and is woefully low; less than one in 10 Indians knows about deep vein gency care settings. Provider awareness is essential also for thrombosis and is familiar with its symptoms or risk factors. The Sejal () is a tourist who has taken the quite decent. Evelyn Sharma (Mayank's fiance) doesn't timely diagnosis of diseases like pulmonary embolism, the services of Harry along with her entire family. She gets awareness and prevention of venous thromboembolic disease symptoms of which are often misdiagnosed as myocardial get much scope. also needs a significant surge for the health care providers since engaged during the trip to Rupen (Kavi Shastri). Chakraborty's music is a mix of some great and ischemia, asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Unfortunately, her engagement ring gets lost and she it’s a disabling condition and can lead to serious complications Physician education and dissemination of treatment guide- average tracks. 'Radha' is definitely the best song of the refuses to go back to Mumbai until she finds it. She com- like pulmonary embolism which is virtually fatal. Although it is lines, including risk factor modification such as smoking cessa- lot, especially for the way it's shot and placed. 'Hawayein' pels Harry to help her find the ring and he agrees to do so feasible to prevent VTE using known prophylactic measures, tion, lowering high cholesterol, treating diabetes, as well as is the next best and again, it's placed at a beautiful such measures are unlikely to be used in a “VTE unaware” pub- institution of antiplatelet therapy, will reduce the risk of adverse reluctantly. How Harry and Sejal discover each other and lic. moment in the film. 'Safar' serves as a nice introductory cardiovascular outcomes in patients with Vascular diseases. also themselves during the course of their 'mission' forms Screening programs for detection of Aortic aneurysms are track. 'Beech Beech Mein' and 'Raula' don't make the Also, physicians should know when to refer patients with severe the rest of the film. very important as Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) causes JAB HARRY MET SEJAL begins on a swift pace. No desired impact. 'Phurrr' is relegated to the background claudication or critical limb ischemia of AAA or significant and could have been done away with. 'Butterfly' is foot- over 15,000 preventable deaths but there is limited public time is wasted in explaining Harry's life - his enthusiasm awareness data. While AAA is associated with fear of death, few carotid stenosis to a vascular specialist for further management. as a guide, his moments of loneliness when no one is tapping, played during end credits. Hitesh Sonik's back- individuals know that a history of a first order relative with an Vascular Day emphasis the need on part of health care watching and his troubled relations with women are well ground score is in sync with the film's mood. AAA, or that male tobacco exposure, defines a cohort in whom providers, physicians vascular specialists to spread awareness explained in a few minutes in the song 'Safar'. Sejal is also K U Mohanan's cinematography is stunning. The AAA screening is known to be effective. about preventing vascular diseases. Prevention of vascular dis- introduced in no time and the fun begins as they try to locales of Europe and its bylanes are very well captured. Stroke, like many conditions affecting the vascular system, ease begins by providing clear, accurate information, at an appropriate reading level in various educational formats. It find the misplaced ring. The humour comes out very well Aarti Bajaj's editing could have crisper and smooth. The can do detrimental damage to not just your blood vessels, but to must also be culturally and linguistically tailored.The key to and the first half moves at a breezy pace. The sequence way the song 'Beech Beech Mein' begins all of a sudden the entire body, if left unmonitored or uncontrolled. The effects immediately after the intermission confuses audience. of a stroke directly affect the brain, which, as the control center prevention is increased public and healthcare provider aware- where Sejal gets into trouble in a bar and the ness of the risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, smoking and scene thereafter stands out as the best and most exciting On the whole, JAB HARRY MET SEJAL has its of the brain, can ultimately affect other systems in the body, moments. But the film is riddled with cliches and flaws resulting in a loss in motor skills, speech, balance, or memory. lack of physical activity. The public would benefit from under- portion of the first half. The song 'Hawayein' is also standing the symptoms of each disease and the long-term con- that takes the film down, thanks to the poor script. At the Not only this, but of the 42 million strokes that occur each year, played at a poignant and sweet point of the film minutes over 6 million will result in death. Stroke is caused by plaque sequences of foregoing treatment. Equally important is the role before the intermission. Post-intermission, the film box office, the film might have a good weekend but will blockage in either one or both of the carotid arteries, the vascu- of the public, society and policy makers for achieving these becomes a drag. The makers seem confused as the narra- struggle in the weekdays and in Week 2. lar connection leading to the brain. Blood flows through the goals. tive gets chaotic. The twist in the tale, related to the ring, Courtesy : http://www.bollywoodhungama.com aorta (the largest artery in the body) to the carotid arteries, one (The author is Consultant, Govt. Super Speciality Hospital, Jammu)