Category Archive: India

India-Pakistan Wagah Border Ceremony

India-Pakistan Wagah Border Ceremony

I went to the India-Pakistan border closing ceremony–but I couldn’t decide whether to shout “Vande mataram!” or “Pakistan Zindabad!” So instead, I shouted “Balle balle!” & broke out the bhangra with the rest of the revelers in the middle of the street.

 

Tagore on Sikh pride

Tagore on Sikh pride

“Give me your hair & I will spare you your life,” the Emperor roared. “And I owe you for your mercy, along with it…my head.” the proud Sikh replied. ~Tagore