The story of the Azad Hind Fauj or the Indian National Army of Subhas Chandra Bose is now the part of Indian Freedom struggle. As part of defending their empire from the invading Japanese forces, the British had logically used their colonial army under their command. The troops from India were also sent in large … Read more
The Vivekananda Ashram Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has been in the news these days for the wrong reason(s). A protest was carried out today, 9 November by Malaysian Indians and local heritage lovers against a proposed condominium project at the site of the ashram in Brickfields at the centre of the Malaysian capital city. … Read more
Had the pleasure of meeting two soldiers of Indian National Army- INA. Azad Hind Fauj One was Bhim Singh Bisht in village Panai near Gaucher and Bakhtawar Singh Bisht of village Srikot at Gauchar in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state on 19 October 2013. Both were enrolled in the year 1940, when the Second World … Read more
The photographs of the annual Thaipusum at the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 3 Feb. 2015 Male and females devotees of all ages at the Murgam temple on Thaipusam. Devotees ….some wearing saffron and green cloths……..Undertaking Paada Yatra, take Kavedeis, paal kudam (milk), Pierce spear-trishul, hooks with lemon, shaved head, etc. The festival of … Read more
Independence Day functions in School were a reminder for students on India’s Freedom struggle. Today for many it’s a holiday and for some watching PM speak from the rampart of Red Fort. Our freedom struggle is a period in Indian history and its culmination in the making of our constitution and today making us the … Read more
The Thaipusum festivals is a major festival celebrated by South Indian in Malaysia. Thaipusum, the month of “Thai”, the tenth month, which is very important in the Tamil calander. It falls sometimes in the fourth week of January. On Thaipusum, the full moon is in transit through the brightest star, Pusum in the zodiacal sign of … Read more