The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has renamed Teen Murti Chowk Haifa Chowk after the city in Israel. Sadly, few know what Haifa is and why it should be remembered. Former Finance, Defence and Foreign Minister Jaswant Singh is indisposed but he would have been the first to applaud — and explain.

On September 23 every year, the Indian Army celebrates Haifa Day and its own part in winning that battle (for Haifa) for the Allied Powers in World War I. Next year, the Army will celebrate 100 years of the battle. On September 23, 1918, the 15th (Imperial Service) Cavalry Brigade was ...