Day: 11 July 2025

Honorary Captain Gian Singh VC: A Legacy of Courage from Punjab to Buckingham Palace

His story, rooted in the earth of Punjab and culminating in the highest recognition for valour, is a testament to courage and devotion to service.

The Lascars: Seafaring Roots of Modern Britain

The Lascars – thousands of seafarers from the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, the Arab world and Africa.

Pardeep Kaur MBE: From Indian Roots to a Celebrated Route in the British Army

For South Asian Heritage Month, the Royal British Legion celebrates the remarkable journeys of individuals who have woven their rich heritage into the fabric of British society.

Sylvia Manasseh – from the Women’s Auxiliary Corps in India to teacher and sculptor

Sylvia Manasseh today lives in South London and reflects on her long life, and her years serving in India during the war.

South Asia’s War and 1945

This year has seen commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The most destructive and lethal conflict in history lasted six years, and drew in almost every nation of the world.

Captain Yavar Abbas: A Filmmaker’s Route Through War and Empire

Yavar Abbas’s remarkable journey began in a princely state in India, and navigated through the fierce currents of the Second World War, partition and a distinguished career as a writer and filmmaker. It offers a unique perspective on service, identity and world-changing events.

Stamped within the melanin

Stamped within the melanin that flows within our skin Are age-old stories on survival, resilience, adaptability & community. ~~~~~~ The Sunday cha that brews with its bite of spice Unlocks a history that surpasses a lifetime A history passed down from Dadi & Nani to Mum then Me The ancient blending of spices our very own mystery […]