Khadi Poppy: A modern-day symbol of unity
Commemorative poppies made out of the traditional handwoven Gandhian cloth have added a new dimension to honouring the memory of British Indian soldiers who fought in the World Wars. The Indian and England cricket teams, playing their final Test match at the Oval in London last month, united to recognise the role of Indian soldiers during the First World War as part of a British armed forces charity's poppy movement. The two squad captains, Virat Kohli and Joe Root, became the [...]