I can’t believe in 2025 I’ve had to create a video to explain to those across the military about crediting and acknowledging work of historians & researchers. Please don’t pass work as your own because that’s just rude! I’ve spoke about Indian women and war since 2014

What’s on July! Free events and activities in the Children’s and Music Library 📚🐝

Loved seeing the Offbeat Sari exhibition Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) There is a modern twist to the sari by Jay which was modelled by Harpz Kaur The exhibition is free & Sampads have summer events lined up. During WW2 Indian women wore their saris for service #history

I had the most glorious time last week helping donate books to children thanks to National Literacy Trust Collaborating with National Literacy Trust has been amazing. Together we are ensuring children have access to books to improve literacy rates. Kyle & Sue are amazing, the dream team #book

Thank you to Mr Hynan St Michael's C of E Primary Academy, Handsworth It was wonderful coming to see the school & donate books to help improve reading for pupils. Not everyone has access to libraries so I made it my mission to ensure books are accessible. Thanks to my friends National Literacy Trust for helping #books

Have you heard about our summer camp? Please share this post #Smethwick - lots of fun for children and, of course, free breakfast and lunch!

It’s never too late to #LearnPunjabi

Deeply saddened to hear about the death of baba Fauja Singh 💔 Such a lovely person and even at the age of 114 years old, he continued to shine a light. The world will not be the same. I hope they find the driver who knocked him down. Rest in peace 🕊️ #faujasingh

VJ Day FREE community event 🚨 Want an afternoon of arts and crafts while learning about Indian women’s Sari stories. Join us Thursday 14 August 2-4pm Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) Garden Studio Drop in, refreshments included #VJDay80 #Birmingham macbirmingham.co.uk/events/saris-i…

Thank you Priya on this wonderful article about Corner shops and inviting me to contribute. South Asians being corner shop owners is a whole story by itself. Corner shops today are more than shops, they are the heart of the community #southasian 💋

3. In 1975, Cher and Raquel Welch teamed up on The Cher Show for an unforgettable performance of “I’m a Woman.” Their incredible energy and chemistry lit up the stage, making it a standout moment in TV history.

I don’t care what large funding organisations are saying, it’s so hard to get funding as they are putting in so many restrictions and making it harder to apply for funding. Communities are being left with no voice l, something needs to change #funding #learning

Our deputy-director Hardeep Singh (ਹਰਦੀਪ ਸਿੰਘ) writes: ‘…the ongoing marginalisation of the other faiths affected by the backlash to Islamic extremism – particularly Sikhs – is nothing short of shameful, short-sighted and discriminatory.’

In loving memory of Sardar #FaujaSingh

Sharing my research on Major Prakash Singh who was a Sikh Indian soldier, awarded the Victoria Cross during the Second World War. He was awarded medal for his courage under fire against the Japanese. His medal is currently at IWM in the Lord Ashcroft Gallery. #sikhsoldier

#OTD 1940 Udham Singh was hung at HMP Pentonville. He was found guilty of assassinating Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab, India. Singh admitted to waiting 21 years to seek revenge as O’Dwyer was responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre #history

Sharing this wonderful image of Naik Gian Singh VC, bowing to touch his mother’s feet in gratitude for her blessing & the traditional manner of showing respect. In the photo are his sisters. We don’t get to see images like this often. #VJDay80 (c) Avtar S Bahra #indiansoldier