made the issues highly sought after by the Indian troops abroad. Post Independence After the Independence, the publication was suspended temporarily but resumed operations in 1954 the magazine has undergone a sea change in its content and printing. Sainik Samachar is published in more languages to cater to the needs of the Soldiers from different parts of India and from different Languages. Now Sainik Samachar is being printed in 13 Languages, probably the only Armed Forces Magazine in the world, that is being published in 13 languages. With the advancement in printing technology, Sainik Samachar also quickly adorned multi colour. It became a multi coloured magazine. Centenary Celebrations Sainik Samachars centenary celebrations were held in New Delhi. The Defence Minister A. K. Antony released a coffee table book titled 'Soldiering On...' 'Soldiering On...' is a compilation of history of the nation through the eyes of Sainik Samachar. It was well received and is accepted as a collectors piece. Milestones1909 : Begins publication as a 16-page weekly as Fauji Akhbar from Allahabad (office located at Simla) with a limited circulation in Urdu and two-page Roman Urdu among JCOs, NCOs and Jawans of the Indian Army. Printed in bold type with outer inter-spacing to facilitate reading in the light of the kerosene lamp by the troops in far-flung areas. Priced at an anna a copy, annual subscription being Rs 4 only. Hindi edition starts from Simla. Punjabi edition starts from Simla.1911 : Fauji Akhbar starts publication from Lahore, resulting in a substantial reduction in the cost of production. A single copy was priced at 3 pice and the rate of annual subscription was brought down to Rs 2.4 (Rs 2.25 paise) and a concessional rate of Rs 2 was fixed for the units. The Urdu edition changes from type composition to lithography. Last two pages are reserved for lessons in Roman Urdu.1914 : Fauji Akhbar leaps into limelight by publishing news about the First World War. The number of pages is increased. A daily supplement, carrying First World War news, gets started which continued till the termination of hostilities.1923 : The English edition makes its debut by merely rendering into English what appeared in other language editions. The printing of all the editions is taken over by the Army Press, Simla from the Mufid-i-Am Press, Lahore . 'News in Pictures' on the second cover becomes a regular feature. The first cover of