Indian-Origin WWII Spy Noor Inayat Khan Honored on UK Commonwealth Day
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Indian-origin WWII spy Noor Inayat Khan honored on Commonwealth Day in UK
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News18•09-03-2026, 21:15
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.