Indian-origin WWII spy Noor Inayat Khan honored on Commonwealth Day in UK

• Indian-origin World War II spy Noor Inayat Khan was honored for her bravery and sacrifice during Commonwealth Day commemorations at the Memorial Gates in London.
• This year's ceremony, themed 'Women in War', paid tribute to the extraordinary contributions of women, including those from the Indian subcontinent, in both World Wars.
• Historian Shrabani Basu, author of 'Spy Princess: The Life of Noor Inayat Khan', delivered the keynote, highlighting Noor's courage, belief in tolerance, and sacrifice against fascism.
• The Memorial Gates, inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II, honor 5 million volunteers from the Indian subcontinent, Africa, and the Caribbean who served in the World Wars.
• King Charles III led wider commemorations, featuring a Commonwealth Symphony by Rekesh Chauhan and a dance uniting classical ballet and Bollywood.