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{{Infobox website | {{Infobox website | ||
| name | | name = Bharat Rakshak | ||
| logo | | logo = Bharat Rakshak Logo.png | ||
| logo_size | | logo_size = 150px | ||
| screenshot | | screenshot = Bharat Rakshak 28th Jan 2008 Screenshot.PNG | ||
| screenshot_size | | screenshot_size = 250px | ||
| caption | | caption = Bharat Rakshak home page on 28 January 2007 | ||
| url | | url = {{Official URL}} | ||
| commercial | | commercial = No | ||
| type | | type = Military information and community website | ||
| language | | language = [[English language|English]] | ||
| registration | | registration = Optional (required for forum) | ||
| owner | | owner = Seetal Ramesh Patel | ||
| launch_date | | launch_date = {{Start date and age|1997|07|01}} | ||
| current_status | | current_status = Active | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Bharat Rakshak''' ( | '''Bharat Rakshak''' ({{lit|Defenders of India}}) is a website devoted to discussing the [[Military of India]]. It was started and is run by military enthusiasts. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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*An active [[discussion forum]], which has been referred to in the press as a think-tank of Indian military issues.<ref name='celeb'/> | *An active [[discussion forum]], which has been referred to in the press as a think-tank of Indian military issues.<ref name='celeb'/> | ||
*Discussion forums have threads in the following categories: | *Discussion forums have threads in the following categories: | ||
*# | *#Military Issues & History Forum | ||
*# | *#Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum | ||
*# | *#Technology & Economic Forum | ||
*#General Discussion Forums (Accessible only to registered members) | *#General Discussion Forums (Accessible only to registered members) | ||
*The first three forum thread categories were available to public and the last general discussion forums was only available to registered members and was not visible for non-members. | *The first three forum thread categories were available to public and the last general discussion forums was only available to registered members and was not visible for non-members. | ||
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==Related sites== | ==Related sites== | ||
On 15 August 2000, Bharat Rakshak launched a sister website called Amar Jawan.{{Citation needed|date=December 2017}} The | On 15 August 2000, Bharat Rakshak launched a sister website called Amar Jawan.{{Citation needed|date=December 2017}} The Amar Jawan website is dedicated to the personnel of India's [[Indian Armed Forces|Armed Forces]]; it means "Immortal Soldier" in [[Hindi]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* | *{{Official website}} | ||
[[Category:Military-themed websites]] | [[Category:Military-themed websites]] | ||
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[[Category:Military history of India]] | [[Category:Military history of India]] | ||
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 Bharat Rakshak home page on 28 January 2007 | |
Type of site | Military information and community website |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| Owner | Seetal Ramesh Patel |
| Website | {{URL|example.com|optional display text}} |
| Commercial | No |
| Registration | Optional (required for forum) |
| Launched | July 1, 1997 |
| Current status | Active |
Bharat Rakshak (lit. 'Defenders of India') is a website devoted to discussing the Military of India. It was started and is run by military enthusiasts.
History[edit | edit source]
Bharat Rakshak was started in April 1997 by bringing together the individual websites of Indian Defence enthusiasts.[1] The website was officially launched on 1 July 1997 by Seetal Patel and Rupak Chattopadhyay. While the concept of Open Source intelligence, as defined by the United States intelligence community, is still evolving in India, Bharat Rakshak has been cited as a website that could be held in the same category as its western counterparts.[2] The forum has many members with experience in Indian Armed Forces and defence technology firms.[citation needed]
The site gained some notoriety in December 2007, when it was cited for leaking the Official War Histories written by the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) that had remained classified for sometime.[3]
Features[edit | edit source]
- An active discussion forum, which has been referred to in the press as a think-tank of Indian military issues.[1]
- Discussion forums have threads in the following categories:
- Military Issues & History Forum
- Strategic Issues & International Relations Forum
- Technology & Economic Forum
- General Discussion Forums (Accessible only to registered members)
- The first three forum thread categories were available to public and the last general discussion forums was only available to registered members and was not visible for non-members.
- Discussions in first three forums focused on current military, strategic and technical/economic affairs of the day. With threads, highly active dedicated to Tejas, Arjun among others it remains a credible place to form viewpoint.
- The site also has detailed history on conflicts e.g. Siachen, and Kargil War
- An online bookstore, which specialises in the sourcing of books related to the Indian Military.
- A multimedia section, with a considerable number of video clippings and audio recordings of Military marches played by the bands of Indian Army, the Navy and Air Force. It also includes a significant collection of books devoted to various topics like Military History, Security Issues and Nuclear Issues. Their articles on nuclear issues have received press coverage.[4]
Related sites[edit | edit source]
On 15 August 2000, Bharat Rakshak launched a sister website called Amar Jawan.[citation needed] The Amar Jawan website is dedicated to the personnel of India's Armed Forces; it means "Immortal Soldier" in Hindi.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Cavale, Sangeeta (2004-01-25). "Online Celebration of the Nation". Times of India. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
- ↑ Bakshi, Prashant (2001-06-24). "Open Source Intelligence a 'Force Multiplier'". The Tribune. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
- ↑ Shukla, Ajai (2007-12-03). "History or Mystery". NDTV. New Delhi Tele Vision. Archived from the original on 13 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-02-10.
- ↑ Bamzai, Kaveree (1999-04-14). "N-Sub Project -- George, Bhagwat Fight over who Leaked What". Indian Express. Retrieved 2008-02-06.
External links[edit | edit source]
{{URL|example.com|optional display text}}