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Historian reveals WWII’s largest prisoner escape
Prisoners escaped when US bombs fell on it, piercing the wall. The Hindu, Sikh, Muslim and Gurkha prisoners – many of whom ...
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The growing awareness of the impact and importance of Gurkha and Sikh troops during World War I
When Australia pauses on Thursday to commemorate soldiers who have served and given their lives, the Indian diaspora is being invited to reflect on its own unique connection to Anzac Day. More ...
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Hong Kong stories: How Nepalese Gurkha soldiers helped shape the history of our city
On a cold evening in November 1996, a troop of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers from the Royal Gurkha Rifles gathered at their barracks in Hong Kong for the last time. Clad in traditional kits and ...
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Me and my community
What events bring the Sikh community together? In Sikhism, there are many festivals known as Gurpurabs. These are holy days honouring the lives of the ten Gurus. One of the most important is Guru ...