The Sikh religious establishment seamed in disarray over the dismissal of Takhat Chiefs, suspension of Panj Piaras and acceptance of the edict of the Panj Piaras.
These soldiers, with little understanding of the mechanisms of war, served in places as far-flung as East Africa, Egypt, Europe and Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). By 1918, their numbers in the army had surged to over a lakh.
Tonight, I packed my bags for a journey I have made over and over again in my mind. Two countries, two cities, partitioned by history and imagined distance, 68 years ago, over two days in August.
On Thursday, October 22nd, the Sikh Coalition and Muslim Advocates co-hosted a Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill, which featured victims of hate violence speaking first hand...
Sikhs from UK and Greece made the first remembrance visit to the Helles Memorial in Gallipoli, Turkey and paid respects to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice...
As many as 18 Punjabis have been elected as Members of the House of Commons (Parliament) of Canada. The number exceeds the figure of those elected from Punjab for the Lok Sabha (13).
This article is based on excerpts from the Spirit of the Sikh written by Professor Puran Singh in 1920's and published by Punjabi University Patiala in two volumes during 1982. This is Part III of V.
This article is based on excerpts from the Spirit of the Sikh written by Professor Puran Singh in 1920's and published by Punjabi University Patiala in two volumes during 1982.
'To come and discover just how brutal and barbaric the Partition was and how little power women had at that time, it has changed me.'
The uniqueness of this work lies in its diversity of exploration. It provides insight to the glorious era by exploring the relinquished heritage, spanning between 15th and 21st century.