The Hindu reports that five shops blocking access to the war memorial in Gandhi Market, Tiruchirappalli, India, have been closed and the memorial is set to be restored.
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UK Foreign Office seeks to commemorate Indian soldiers who fought for Britain during the First World War
The Times of India reports that the UK Foreign Office has called for help in identifying the families of Indian soldiers who fought for Britain during the First World War.
Continue readingIndia’s role in the First World War and its perception in 21st century India
The Hindustan Times publishes an article assessing India's contribution to the First World War and how it is perceived in the 21st century.
Continue readingResidents of Rajasthan’s Pali district, India, oppose plans for Turkish First World War memorial
The Hindustan Times reports that residents of Sumerpur in Rajasthan’s Pali district in India are opposing plans by the Turkish Government to establish a First World War memorial in the area.
Continue readingBritain’s Faith and Communities Minister says that First World War Indian soldiers “deserve to be remembered”
The British Minister for Faith and Communities, Baroness Warsi, writes for The Daily Mail about the role of Indian soldiers during the First World War.
Continue readingBritain’s Faith and Communities Minister says that First World War Indian soldiers “deserve to be remembered”
The British Minister for Faith and Communities, Baroness Warsi, writes for The Daily Mail about the role of Indian soldiers during the First World War.
Continue readingIndian village seeks recognition from British Government during Centenary
Daily News & Analysis India reports relatives of soldiers who fought for Britain during the First World War from Apshinge Military village, in India’s Satara district, are trying to contact the British Government.
Continue readingPresident of India pays tribute to First World War soldiers on visit to Belgium
President Pranab Mukherjee of India laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Brussels, Belgium, in memory of soldiers who fought during the First World War.
Continue reading‘India and the Great War’ Centenary commemoration project & conference
The United Services Institution, Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research, has launched a project with the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to highlight India’s contribution during the First World War.
Continue readingDelhi War Cemetery marks Remembrance Day 2013
A Remembrance Day Ceremony was held at Delhi War Cemetery on the 10th November 2013.
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