Lt. Cdr. Bijay Nair (Retd.) is a former Naval officer who served for 10 years after being commissioned from the Naval Academy, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. A decorated veteran, he played a key role in Operation Talwaar during the Kargil War (1999) and was honored with the Ops Vijay Star and Vijay Medal. In recognition of his service, he received commendations from the Flag Officer Western Naval Command (2003, 2004) and the Chief of Naval Staff (2006). He is also the author of #TheyInspire, a bestselling book, as well as an ultra-marathoner, Fit India Ambassador, and blogger.You can follow Lt. Cdr. Bijay Nair on: https://www.youtube.com/@LtCdrBijayNairhttps://www.instagram.com/bijaynair/In this episode, Vinamre and Bijay talk about:- Military structure, discipline, and earning respect; why veterans excel in civilian jobs.- Challenges of submarine life, aircraft carriers, and Indian Navy fleet operations.- Naval traditions like the gin pennant, crossing the equator, and eating glass.- The Navy’s role in the Kargil War, historical battles, and conscription debate.- Transition to civilian life, leadership skills, the science behind running, and sports recovery.For an in-depth conversation about military life, naval traditions, strategic warfare, and the challenges faced by veterans, don’t miss this episode.Timestamps:00:00 - What is the Official Secrets Act?03:41 - When did the NCC fight a war?07:45 - Should mandatory conscription exist?10:30 - A soldier’s life after retirement in the civilian world19:30 - The hierarchy in the armed forces25:30 - Why are the armed forces employable?33:26 - How do you win the respect of your seniors?39:20 - What is the southern tip of Mumbai?42:15 - The purpose of naval aircraft carriers (INS Vikramaditya and INS Viraat)54:27 - How tough is submarine life?57:00 - How far did he sail during his tenure, and refueling ships at sea1:00:37 - What does the fleet of Indian Navy ships look like?1:06:22 - Studying historical naval wars1:12:40 - The role of the Navy in the Kargil War1:14:50 - The naval tradition of the captain going down with the ship in war1:20:07 - The gin pennant tradition in the Indian Navy1:26:00 - Crossing the equator and the Navy Ball1:27:12 - Eating glass as a tradition1:28:00 - The science of running and sports massage1:51:05 - Conclusion====================================================================This is the official channel for Dostcast, a podcast by Vinamre Kasanaa. Connect with meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Dostcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcastDostcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557567524054====================================================================Contact UsFor business inquiries: [email protected]