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\nThe Army is not an institution. It is a way of life. I keep mentioning in my posts about different army practices and do’s we attend as a part of this family…be it ladies clubs, welfares, mess parties,bada khanas, cocktails, games, mandir parades etc. We have a hectic social life which is mainly to build a strong bond between its members.
\nLadies have a very important role to play in this social structure especially an officer’s wife. Change is also a way of life so Army cannot remain untouched. Today more and more army wives are working. They should. They are educated, aware and ambitious and want to create a niche for themselves. This is a reality which must be accepted. What is pertinent, however, is that inspite of being a working woman she should be able to contribute to the espirit de corps of the Army. A balance between home, career and the organisation needs to be struck . An inherent desire to belong to this beautiful and large family. An unwavering commitment to upkeep the traditions and values. For in a country like India where women suffer disrespect and disgrace, the Army spoils you rotten. The kind of respect given to a lady in the Army is unparalleled and is reflected in as much as an officer of a General rank also stands up for the junior most officer’s wife. As a part of the family which gives me so much I would like to do as much as I can to maintain the gracious standards which makes the Army stand apart.
\nWore this classic bottle green and reddish orange combination handloom cotton saree which has a surprise beige pallu to the monthly ladies meet where we meet to enjoy, play games and have tete-a-tete over a cup of tea and delicious snacks. The blouse is something I got made out of a material I bought from itokri. It had a beautiful beige block print border which I used to make a collar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
51\/100 The Army is not an institution. It is a way of life. I keep mentioning in my posts about different army practices and do’s we attend as a part of this family…be it ladies clubs, welfares, mess parties,bada khanas, cocktails, games, mandir parades etc. We have a hectic social life which is mainly to…<\/p>\n