When War Returns, So Do MemoriesApril 2026. The world feels uneasy again.
Back to 1999—Kargil.
A young Neelesh Misra, who was then an on ground reporter for the Associated Press, witnessed war up close.
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Neelesh Misra in a bulletproof jacket with his fellow reporter
Soldiers fought impossible battles every day.“We thought we were brave, but they lived it.”
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“Soldiers don’t start wars—they suffer them.”The mountains are silent, but echoes remain.
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When Wars Return to the Headlines, Old Memories Do Too
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The world is once again on edge as conflict returns to the headlines.From distant regions to closer home, tensions are rising and peace feels uncertain.In moments like these, old memories of war begin to resurface.