India, May 15 -- The strength of the armed forces lies not just in those who wear the uniform, but in the unwavering support of their families - the ones who endure every deployment, distance and homecoming with silent resilience. This International Day of Families, students from across Delhi-NCR, raised in army households, reflect on how courage, discipline and sacrifice shaped their lives.

Khushboo Jamwal, a first-year student at IGDTUW, is the daughter of a sepoy in the Indian Army. For her, supporting her father is a calling in itself. "Papa has always been the embodiment of duty - to the nation and to us. Whether in uniform or at home, his discipline and quiet strength became the foundation of our family," she says, adding, "We may ...