chindits

Akhil Kadidal is a writer. This site accommodates a personal interest in the art and events of the Twentieth Century, Modern era.

"Chindit" is an English corruption of the Burmese word "Chinthe," describing a mythical Lion. The name was adopted by a legendary band of irregular British-Allied troops during the Second World War.
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Hermes is the Greek patron God of writers and travelers (and scoundrels). In his repertoire (among other things) was a winged cap and a pair of winged sandals.

Everything on this site is for research, journalistic or educational purposes. The collection also constitutes a portfolio.
Items on this site are not to be sold or submitted without permission.