Captain Rana

Captain Rana

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Ex-Army Captain | Writer, Speaker & Mentor | Supply Chain & Operations Leader | Defence Journalist
Delhi, India

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    Founder
    Project Togetherness
    Jan 2026 - Current (8 months)
    ▸ Founded a community programme addressing social isolation through structured shared learning and public engagement ▸ Partnered with local NGOs and gram panchayats to address local civic waste management — achieving measurable participation in waste segregation and composting awareness. ▸ Built a volunteer core from zero institutional support through independent talent identification and community mobilisation. ▸ Actively managing digital marketing and collaborations using short-form content on social media and direct outreach through CRM communication channels.
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    Independent Editor and Contributor
    OpGrid India The Indian Express ABP Live Republic Defence
    Mar 2024 - Current (2 years 6 months)
    ▸ Authored opinion columns and analytical pieces on defence reform, global power politics, and national security for leading national publications. ▸ Featured as an on-camera speaker on defence, geopolitical nexus, and military operations across high-visibility digital platforms, including multiple live panels and podcasts. ▸ Created short-form content for an upcoming live-wire Defence platform on social media.
  • Soul Mantra
    Operations Consultant
    Soul Mantra
    Jun 2025 - Sep 2025 (4 months)
    ▸ Designed end-to-end operational frameworks and SOPs for a nascent multi-concept lifestyle venture (Café, Healing Studio, Retail) ▸ Conducted a full security audit — reviewing CCTV, perimeter security, fire safety, and emergency protocols; delivered staff awareness sessions ▸ Led talent acquisition and onboarding; established HR administration systems including scheduling, attendance, and welfare procedures ▸ Oversaw brand communications strategy across the venture's multi-concept identity. ▸ Organized and participated in community events.
  • Indian Army Service Corps
    Supply Chain & Operations Lead
    Indian Army Service Corps
    Mar 2019 - Mar 2024 (5 years 1 month)
    Posting locations - Assam | Himachal Pradesh | Uttarakhand | Eastern Ladakh | Siachen Glacier. ▸ Governed 13 concurrent commercial contracts with a combined portfolio of ₹36 Crores (USD 4.3M) — ensuring vendor compliance, budget integrity, and zero procurement lapses ▸ Led end-to-end supply chain for 20,000+ personnel: procurement, warehousing, inventory, and last-mile logistics for fuel, rations, and critical stores ▸ Negotiated directly with Indian Oil, commercial transporters, and market authorities to ensure supply continuity under all-weather, high-altitude operating conditions ▸ Managed fleet operations and driver training programmes supporting the mobilisation of up to 10,000 personnel to high-altitude strategic locations ▸ Oper
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  • University of Madras
    Post-Graduate Diploma, Defence Management & Strategic Studies
    University of Madras
    Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 (1 year)
    As part of my 49-week Pre-commissioning training in Officers Training Academy, Chennai, (Training establishment of the Indian Army affiliated to the University of Madras), I undertook rigorous Military Training aimed towards transforming selected young individuals into Scholar-Warrior-Leaders. Upon successfully completing the course with First Class honors, I achieved a Diploma alongside getting Commissioned into one of the finest armies of the world.
  • Delhi College of Arts and Commerce
    B.A (Hons) Journalism, Mass Communication/Media Studies
    Delhi College of Arts and Commerce
    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years 1 month)
    Studying a Professional Journalism course from an elite college of the Delhi University was quite an expansive experience - I travelled all around Delhi, worked on social media short-films with my batchmates, and honed my writing and communication skills to a great extent. I did an internship in the Editorial section of Asian Age Newspaper - internship at a relevant place during college was a requirement for my degree. I was the Design lead for our Journalism Department Magazines - CRITIQUE and YATHARTH, and also published the Inaugural Edition of College NCC Magazine 'VALOUR'. In our Third and final year, we were also required to complete a research dissertation. Mine was on the topic ‘Examining the Role of crime-based shows: A study o
  • Delhi Public School Vasant Kunj
    Senior Secondary School Certificate, Liberal Arts and Sciences
    Delhi Public School Vasant Kunj
    Jan 2000 - Jan 2014 (14 years 1 month)
    Earned Multiple Scholar Badges and a Blue Coat for Academic Excellence across foundational years of Schooling. Proficient in Fashion Studies, Fine Arts, Economics, Geography and Communication studies. Learned French up till the CEFR A1 and A2 Levels.
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    India’s Ambitious Rs 50,000 Crore Defence Exports Target to go hand-in-hand with Atmanirbharta
    Republic World Sep
    In this opinion piece, I analyze the Ministry of Defence's ambitious target to clear ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2028-2029. While India remains a top global arms importer, bridging this gap requires a structural shift toward true Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance).
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    Republic Day 2026: Behind tomorrow’s salute, indigenous steel and a year of reform
    The Indian Express Jan
    A special column on the eve of Republic Day 2026 looking back at India's Defence reforms and Procurements that proved their mettle during active military operations of 2025.
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    OPINION | 2026: Power Politics, China Challenge & Why India’s Security Choices Matter Now
    ABP Live Jan
    An analytical op-ed evaluating India's strategic defense posture amid a shifting global order and sustained military pressure along the LAC. The piece advocates for an urgent pivot toward high-tech airpower, electromagnetic warfare, and space-based deterrence to counter modern asymmetric threats.
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