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Arrow In The Blue: Nihangs at Holla Mohalla
Twins Harpal Kaur and Amritpal Kaur at Tarna Dal Dera, Shaheedi Bagh A fair-town splashed with the blue of its armed revellers—it’s Hola Mohalla in Anandpur SahibAnandpur Sahib—the little town in...
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Report on the 2nd Max Arthur Macauliffe Conference 2014
EMERGING TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN SIKH & PUNJABI STUDIES2nd Max Arthur Macauliffe Conference, University College Cork, Ireland.Saturday March, 2014International panel of speakers(R-L Prabhjap...
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‘Annexed Day’ of Punjab observed in Pakistan
‘Annexed Day’ of Punjab observed for the first time* British colonialists formally annexed the region on this day in 1849* Punjabi intellectuals hold debates on several aspects of ‘Fall of Lahore...
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Rare Sikh artefacts for auction at Bonhams
Bonhams LondonAuction Date: 8 April 2014 Islamic and Indian Art Sale-21720Several rare pieces for sale at Bonhams, London.Lot 230A GOLD AND SILVER-DAMASCENED STEEL QUOIT (CHAKRAM) DEPICTING THE SIKH...
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'Ranjit Singh' inscribed sword bought by Canadian businessman.
Sword with inscriptions bearing the name of the Maharaja 'Ranjit Singh.A Canada-based Punjabi businessman has emerged to be the owner of a sword that the Auction House: Mullocks claims belonged to...
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Auction of the ‘Sword of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’ Raises Cautionary Concerns
The recent story of Canadian real estate developer Bob Dhillon purchasing the ‘sword of Maharaja Ranjit’ Singh’ at auction last month for reportedly close to six figures has been making the news lately...
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Satinder Sartaj visits ancient Thetford museum to learn of tragic Maharaja...
But as the Indian celebrity learns about the life of the Maharaja Duleep Singh – whom he will play in an upcoming film – he can’t help but feel humbled.“This is a great feeling for me, to see the last...
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Khalsa march to mark Sirhind Fateh Divas
Fatehgarh Sahib: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has started preparations on a war footing here and at Chappar Chirri to celebrate the Sirhind Fateh divas to commemorate the victory...
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Bole Sol Nihal: Portraits of the Nihang Sikhs the Eternal Army
New York City-based photographer Mark Hartman spent most of March and April 2014 in India working on personal projects, including these images from his series “Bole Sol Nihang” portraits of Nihang...
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Sikh Research Conference 2014: Book your place
You can now book your place at the International Sikh Research Conference 2014. Taking place on Saturday 28th June 2014 at the University of Warwick, UK.The annual International Sikh Research...
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Komagata Maru Stamp Honours Sikh Pioneers Who Faced Racism From Canada
But Critics Say Federal Government Must Give Official Apology To Make Such Honours Meaningful!While the stamp honours Sikh pioneers who made such great sacrifices and faced such harsh racism in Canada...
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Major part of Golden Temple Plaza opens
The state government’s ambitious Golden Temple Entrance Plaza project has started showing results as it has facilitated smooth movement of devotees at the main entrance to the holy shrine with the...
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Sikh scholar Dr Kirpal Singh honoured at Punjabi University
The department of Punjab historical studies organised a function in the honour of professor of Sikhism, Dr Kirpal Singh, here on Thursday at Sri Guru Granth Sahib Bhavan in Punjabi University...
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Visitor centre opens at Virasat-e-Khalsa
Anandpur SahibThe visitor centre at Virasat-e-Khalsa, the Sikh heritage museum, was opened for the public here today.Built at a cost of Rs 3.5 crore, the centre comprises a ticket widow and a waiting...
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Nawaz orders probe into desecration of religious sites
ISLAMABAD:Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed serious concerns over acts of vandalism at religious sites belonging to different faiths in Sindh and directed concerned authorities to hold...
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Bihar: Connecting the historical locations of the Sikhs
Inner sanctum of Sri Harimandir Sahib Takht Patna SahibBihar will develop a Sikh pilgrimage circuit by connecting all places pertaining to the religion in the state."The state government is eager to...
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Sheikhupura: grand structures of the past.
Sheikhupura is home to a grand fort and the famous Hiran Minar — both of which need serious conservation work“About 35 kilometres away from Lahore is the city of Sheikhupura. More popularly known as...
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Forlorn fortifications: A reminder of Punjab heritage
A cannon at Patiala FortWeather-beaten citadels and moat-girded forts in Punjab, unkempt and neglected, are visible reminders of the state’s heritageTHE fact that undivided Punjab was well-located on...
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Sikh heritage sites in Pakistan in ‘poor shape'.
Bobby Bansal outside the Sheikhupura Fort in Pakistan. Amritsar, Punjab: After his visit to Pakistan recently, UK-based Sikh historian Bobby Singh Bansal feels though Pakistan has several forts and...
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Sikh Heritage reduced to a lesson in history
Frescoe showing Guru Hargobind receiving two horses from Bhai Bidhi Chand.Dr Madanjit Kaur highlights the destruction of Sikh heritage at Sri Akal Takht Sahib. When we reached near Sri Akal Takht...
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