*NEW* Short Documentary: Sikhs@War
Sikhs@War is a documentary film exploring the forgotten history of Indian soldiers who fought for Great Britain during World War 1. From India, the number of Sikhs who fought, rose from 35,000 in 1915 to more than 100,000 by the War's end. They formed 20% of the British-Indian Army in action, despite being only 2% of the Indian population.
“The film follows Jaspal Singh, a teenager from Coventry, as he goes on a journey to discover and narrate the forgotten history of the 100,000 Sikhs who fought and died for Great Britain during the Great War. Seeing and learning about the battlefield is all the more personal for Jaspal who has been bullied because he looks different to other young people his age. He is inspired by stories of his Great Grandfather who fought during the World Wars with his identity intact. If his forefather could do that during times of War can Jaspal do the same?”
Must watch: It’s a great educational resource!!!
*NEW* Punjab Bandh Call: Sikh leaders and activists arrested by police
November 2010 marks the 26th Anniversary of 1984 Sikh genocide in India. Please take some time out to remember and dedicate an Ardas for the children, mothers, fathers that were killed and their families that are living in the poorest of conditions today.
