Gaurav Arya
Gaurav Arya | |
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| Born | September 25, 1972 |
| Nationality | Indian |
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| Years active | 1994–present |
| Employer | Republic Media Network |
| Known for | Defence analysis, television commentary, Chanakya Forum |
| Title | Major |
| Term | 1994–1999 |
| Website | majorgauravarya |
Major Gaurav Arya (Retd.) (born 25 September 1972) is an Indian Army veteran turned defense journalist, recognized for his strategic defense analysis, television commentary, and public speaking. He currently serves as Senior Consulting Editor for Strategic Affairs at Republic Media Network.[1]
Early Life and Military Career
Arya earned a BA (Hons) in History from St. Stephen’s College, Delhi, in 1992, then completed his training at the Officer Training Academy in Chennai. He was commissioned into the 17th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment in March 1994. In 1996, he endured being buried under snow during a post at high altitude, leading to medical retirement as Major in 1999 due to health issues.
Corporate and Media Career
After retiring, Arya completed an MBA and held senior roles in companies such as HCL, Vodafone (formerly Hutch), Wipro, Ernst & Young, Spice Retail, Sterea Infratech, and Smart Group.[2] In March 2017, he joined Republic TV as Advisor on Defence & Strategy, later hosting notable shows like Patriot and Blitzkrieg. He also founded the Chanakya Forum, a digital publication focused on geopolitics, national security, and foreign affairs.[3]
Public Speaking and Influence
Arya is a prominent public speaker, addressing institutions such as Oxford, King’s College London, Indian Military Academy, IIT Roorkee, JNU, as well as being invited to speak at the UK Parliament on Kashmir.[4]
Publications and Online Presence
He gained national attention with his 2016 “Open Letter to Burhan Wani,” featured in Swarajya, which triggered widespread discussion. He hosts a YouTube channel, The Chanakya Dialogues, which focuses on defense and strategic affairs.[5]
References
- ↑ Goyal, Prateek (20 May 2025). "Uniformed for TV: The making and marketing of Gaurav Arya". Newslaundry. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ Shenoy, Sanjana (23 May 2025). "Major Gaurav Arya Spills All About His Army Life, Shares How He Found His Calling". Curly Tales. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "Major Gaurav Arya Speaker - Simply Life India Speakers Bureau". Simply Life India Speakers Bureau. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ "Major Gaurav Arya | TOSB". Motivational Speakers in India. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ↑ Arya, Authhor Major Gaurav (30 July 2016). "MAJOR GAURAV ARYA (VETERAN)". MAJOR GAURAV ARYA (VETERAN). Retrieved 20 August 2025.
External links
Official website Gaurav Arya on Facebook Gaurav Arya on Instagram Gaurav Arya on Twitter Gaurav Arya on LinkedIn