Veeru Popuri

“As a new nation, Bangladeshis were very conscious of their new identity. At the same time, they were sensitive and apprehensive regarding India which had given its freedom fighters large-scale assistance.”
― Yatish Yadav, RAW: A History of India's Covert Operations

“Theodore Roosevelt survived an attempt on his life when the written speech in his pocket stopped the bullet. In 1915, a pocket watch saved Kamal Ataturk’s life.”
― K. Vijay Kumar, Veerappan: Chasing the Brigand

“It was a reiteration of an important management lesson: in stressful situations, people seek the same qualities from their leaders—calmness, faith and tenacity.”
― K. Vijay Kumar, Veerappan: Chasing the Brigand

“We stopped in our tracks. I said, “Man, let’s not get ourselves killed doing this. Let’s discuss this.” Scott sat down facing out, looking down at me. I figured, if a big spindrift slide comes down now, we’re going to get washed off the face.”
― Ed Viesturs, No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks