India, Jan. 31 -- A saga of raw courage and flying skill extraordinary

Kodagu, formerly Coorg, is known for its coffee and men in military services. Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa and General K.S. Thimayya made history for Indian Armed Forces. Now one more star has joined these heroes. He is Squadron Leader Ajjamada Bopayya Devayya, hailing from Kodagu, about whom a Hindi film is made and showing in theatres now.

Early this week I was in Bengaluru on some errand and found time to see the film titled "Sky Force," probably a play on Air Force. I chose a luxury theatre! Yes, indeed. The good old Rex theatre on Brigade Road of my college days in Bengaluru is now PVR Director's Cut at the same place known as Forum Rex Walk - a complex of shops,...