Kartar: An Indian Immigrant in East Africa 1927 to 1949 - Hardcover

Sumal, Jaihind S.: - Jaihind Sumal was born and brought up in Nairobi, Kenya. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of East Africa (now University of Nairobi) he moved to London, England in 1968. He spent a year at University of London (King's College) to do his Master's Degree in Internal Combustion Engineering and soon began work in an engine research laboratory. While working at the laboratory he completed his Doctorate degree, again from University of London (King's College). His worked in England for 10 years before moving to Germany to work for Bosch. A five year stay in Germany was followed by a transfer to Detroit, Michigan, USA. Nine years later another transfer in 1994 brought him to Charleston, South Carolina, where he lives now. He is enjoying his retired life with his family and his grandchildren, Mila and Bodi, while pursuing his favorite hobby of working on cars and motorbikes, a hobby which started during his youth, in Kenya.Sumal, Inderpal S.: - Inderpal Sumal was born and brought up in Nairobi, Kenya. He attended Park Road Primary School, City Park Primary School and the Duke of Gloucester School in Nairobi. He was an accomplished athlete and in high school won the Victor Ludorum trophy for the best athlete of the year at the annual school sports day. He joined the Royal Air Force (RAF) in 1966 and enjoyed the experiences of his postings to Cyprus, Wildenrath in Germany, Northern Ireland and Falkland Islands. He retired from the RAF as Flight Lieutenant in May 2005. He worked as a Crown Servant in London after his retirement from the RAF. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II honored him with the member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) award on February 16, 2012. Hockey has always been the passion of his life and he has participated in national and international tournaments, excelling in a sport he has loved all his life. In October 2022, he represented Wales Over 70s team at the World Masters Hockey World Cup played at the Olympic stadium in Tokyo. His team beat South Africa in finals to be crowned the World Champions in the over 70s age group. He is an avid reader and is enjoying his retirement with his family and grandsons Sahib and Gurjot, while keeping himself fit with gardening, running and playing hockey.Dhillon, Kawal N.: - Kawal Neni Dhillon, née Sumal, was born and brought up in Nairobi. In the absence of Government primary schools for non-white girls at the time, she attended Arya Girls Primary School, a privately run Hindu school. In 1964 she won a scholarship to Kenya High School, a prestigious institution which had just opened its doors to non-whites after Kenya's independence from the UK, on December 12, 1963. The only black African girl in the school was Jane Kenyatta, the daughter of Kenya's first President. The presence of the first five girls of color, two of whom were on scholarships, was not easily embraced by white students and teachers. She felt relieved to leave that school after attending just one term, when her parents decided to move to India in May 1964. She completed her MSc Hons Degree in Botany (Cytogenetics) in 1973, at Punjab University, Chandigarh, but never worked in that field. She got married in 1974 and moved to London. After bringing up her son and daughter, she worked in a managerial role for the British Civil Service. She retired in 2014 and now spends her time enjoying her hobbies of creative writing, gardening, walking, and most of all, being a grandmother to her three little rafikis Jaya, Ray and Lillie.