Welcome to April issue of Kashir Khabar: KPAE’s bite sized bulletin, to keep us all connected.
In This Issue
- Message from KPAE President
- KPAE Navreh Celebrations
- KPAE Badminton Tournament
- Community Updates
Message from President, KPAE
Namaskar Dear Biradari Members,
As we continue to strengthen our bonds as a community, it is both heartening and humbling to see the warmth, participation, and shared spirit that defines KPAE. From vibrant events to meaningful connections, our journey together continues to grow.
This month, we also pause to reflect, remember, and honour one of our beloved elders, whose presence enriched us all.
In Loving Memory of Surinder Uncle
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Surinder Uncle, a cherished member of our community and a truly remarkable soul.
Surinder Uncle embodied warmth, curiosity, and an infectious zest for life. Whether it was a community gathering, a celebration, or simply a conversation, he had a rare ability to light up the room with his laughter and presence. His childlike innocence, kindness, and genuine interest in people of all ages made him deeply loved across generations.
Many of us will fondly remember his enthusiasm at KPAE events—always eager to attend, to connect, and to ask about what was coming next. His energy was boundless, his spirit uplifting, and his humility ever-present. He carried himself with grace and warmth, leaving behind lasting impressions and cherished memories for all who knew him.
As his son Sumran ji so beautifully shared, Surinder Uncle lived a full life—embracing its ups and downs with positivity and acceptance. Even in his later years, his outlook remained inspiringly optimistic.
His parting words reflect the simplicity and wisdom with which he lived:
“I had a good life. I had ups and downs. I made mistakes. I had success. I enjoyed it. I had a good time. Take care, don’t worry, and be happy.”
Surinder Uncle’s love for the Kashmiri Pandit community was profound—he truly saw it as his extended family. His absence leaves a void that will be deeply felt.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Sumran ji and the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Om Shantihi Shantihi Shantihi 🙏
Our strength lies in our shared heritage, our connections, and the support we offer one another—both in celebration and in moments of loss.
Let us continue to build, support, and cherish this beautiful community together.
Warm regards,
Sunny
Upcoming Events
KPAE Navreh Celebrations
18th April, 10.30am – 5pm, Geeta Bhavan, Birmingham
Our annual Midlands celebration, with a special focus on health and wellbeing.
Children’s Shlokas & Bhajans
A heartfelt start led by our youngest community members.
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Performance by Saurabh Zadoo ji. Acclaimed music composer and singer. Of the Batt Koch and Baramulla fame.
Medical Panel Discussion
Featuring Dr Anuradha Kaul, Dr Minesh Khashu & Dr Sundeep (Sunny) Kaul
Navigating the NHS & managing your health in the UK
Carrom Board & Turuf Competitions
Mandir Lunch — Included
Join us for an informative, joyful day with our Biradari.
KPAE Badminton Tournament
The SC Raina Cup 2026 was another resounding success, bringing together energy, camaraderie, and new faces from across the UK.
🏆 Winners: Dal Lake Dashers
🥈 Runners-up: Sharika Smashers
This year’s tournament featured a new format and venue, with participation from across regions—including Glasgow—which added to the vibrancy of the event.
Our sincere thanks to Rajiv Kaul ji for his continued leadership in organising the tournament, and to Ashish and Anu Raina ji for their generous sponsorship, in loving memory of Lt Smt Chuni Raina ji and with blessings of Sh Shamboo Nath Raina ji.
👏 Congratulations to all teams, and special appreciation to Vitasta Warriors and Darbadar Drops for their spirited participation.
Community Updates
Welcome to our new paid members
A warm welcome to Archana Warikoo Nagpal and Vikas Nagpal ji as our newest paid members.
Membership remains the backbone of KPAE, enabling us to create meaningful events and strengthen community engagement. Members pay £10 a month by standing order to KPAE, and avail of free classes and reduced tickets at all events.
Business services platform launched
We are delighted to introduce a new feature on our website:
👉 https://kpae.co.uk/businesses-and-services/
This platform allows members to showcase their professional services, supporting each other and fostering stronger community ties. If you would like to have your business/ service on there, submit the fom on the page.
Community map update
Thanks to your continued participation, our community map now includes nearly 200 data points across the UK.
👉 https://kpae.co.uk/community-map/
Explore and discover where fellow Biradari members are located—helping us stay connected like never before.
Mekhal Poshtey
Congratulations to young Shaurya Zadoo, s/o Ankur and Sunita Zadoo who recently had his Mekhal in India. Here he is in his post Mekhal attire, complete with deer skin, symbolical of holy lustre and spiritual pre-eminence.
Stay Connected
Are you following us on Instagram and Facebook?
Across Instagram and Facebook, we have almost 11,000 followers, reaching between 400,000 and 500,000 views per month. If you’d like to help create content for KPAE pages, we’d love to hear from you!
Kashmiri Pandit Association of Europe (KPAE)
executives@kpae.co.uk