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The controversy surrounding whether he is alive or not, to attach the word shaheed to his name or not to, are all merely distractions. As many promise to spend the day updating facebook statuses and tweeting about his birthday and/or arguing about whether he is shaheed or not – what many have forgotten is that the struggle against injustice, and aspirations for freedom are not contingent upon one man, or his return.
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News: Sikh Comics Hit The Mark
It's a rare teacher who can bring history to life in such a vivid manner, and though I knew of the battle of Saragarhi, I had no visual memory to go with it. Pictures make a big difference! This tale of bravery, fearlessness and courage in the face of overwhelming odds is both magnificent and inspiring!