The Final Rest For The Mighty

Captain Puneet Chadha reflects on the contribution of the INS Viraat, as the aircraft carrier gets ready for decommissioning
Photos: Captain Puneet Chadha by Albin Mathew; the ship  “In fact, there is a saying inthe Navy, 'Once a Viraatee always a Viraatee',” says Captain Chadha. “That is the pride we have felt while serving on board this mighty ship.”
As a swift monsoon breeze blows, Captain Chadha looks sombre. “I feel sad that we will be leaving the ship, but, at the same time, I am happy that it can now enjoy a well-deserved retirement,” he says. 
(Sunday Magazine, The New Indian Express, South India and Delhi)