Families of the so-called black battalion say the First World War soldiers’ struggles carry new relevance, given the state of the world today.
Category: November 2020
Private Buckam Singh is the only Sikh with a military grave in the country.
Dire Straits guitarist, Mark Knopfler, plays the Last Post to remember all those from the Northumberland Fusiliers who lost their lives in the First World War.
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Diwali – The festival of Lights
Diwali is certainly one of the biggest, brightest and most important festivals of India. While Diwali is popularly known as the “festival of lights”. The celebration of Diwali as the “victory of good over evil” refers to the light of higher knowledge dispelling all ignorance. While the story behind Diwali and the manner of celebration of the festival differ greatly depending on the region, the essence of the festival remains the same – the celebration of life, its enjoyment and goodness.