The wounded Havildar who defied death- Gaje Ghale VC

Gaje Ghale and Lord Wavell

Gaje Ghale was born on 1 August 1918 in Barpak, Gorkha District, Nepal. Barpak, a small village nestled in the rugged terrains of the Himalayas, is in a region that has produced some of the most esteemed soldiers to have served in the armed forces.

The second-youngest Indian recipient of the VC- Sepoy Kamal Ram

Kamal Ram

Records indicate that no Victoria Crosses were awarded to Indian soldiers specifically for their actions at Monte Cassino during The Second World War. However, Indian soldiers played a significant role in the gruelling battles for Monte Cassino, with many displaying exceptional bravery. One soldier, Sepoy Kamal Ram of the 8th Punjab Regiment, did receive the Victoria Cross for his actions at the Garigliano River in Italy in May 1944.

HerStory: Iqra Shahzadi

Iqra Shahzadi

Born in Lahore, Iqra’s early years were steeped in a deep appreciation for her cultural heritage and the Urdu language.

A Crown Prince Takes Flight: The Story of Pilot Officer Paljor Namgyal

Buddhist Tribute

Born in 1921 amidst the vibrant culture of Sikkim, a small Himalayan state nestled in India’s northeast, where Buddhism is deeply woven into the fabric of life, Kunzang Choley Namgyal, better known as Paljor Namgyal, was the Crown Prince, the eldest son of Maharaja Sir Tashi Namgyal. Paljor nevertheless harboured a passion for aviation.