Arts & Culture
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A Sikh Character In A Cuban Adventure Novel
10 years ago By Colleen Garnett 1 Comment ↓
In an interview with Colleen Garnett, Linda Gunther speaking of a Sikh character in her debut novel says, "I have been so impressed with the gentleness Sikhs bring to leadership and complex business situations; yet their perseverance to succeed and prosper is also great. It’s such an electrifying combination.” Read On...
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‘A Little Work, A Little Play’ Evokes Nostalgia
10 years ago By Dr. Karnail Singh 1 Comment ↓
H.S Malik's autobiography ‘A little Work, A Little Play’ epitomizes Sikh values - passion, fortitude, and a strong belief in Sikhi. Malik was truly a statesman, a sportsman, a pioneer, a war-hero and a patriot. Read On...
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Even Obama May Like It
11 years ago By Kul Bhushan 4 Comments ↓
Former Kenyan Newspaper Editor, Kul Bhushan, reviews the Sikhpoint 2013 calendar which showcased Sikhs in Africa. The calendar evokes fond memories of Kul Bhushan's 45-year stay in Kenya, and the interaction and friendships he had with many Sikhs featured in the calendar. Read On...
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Women of Grace and Power: A Book Review
11 years ago By Jessi Kaur 1 Comment ↓
Role models for young girls are conspicuous by their absence. ‘Women of Grace and Power’ - a book authored by a Caucasian Sikh Guru Fatha Singh Khalsa, chronicles the stories of powerful women that span six centuries and is an excellent record of their struggles and triumphs. Read On...
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Bhangra: A Double Edged Sword
11 years ago By Satwinder Singh Gosal 8 Comments ↓
Bhangra in the 1980’s was a way of transmitting cultural values to Sikh youth in the West. It was based on stereotypes of the aggressive Sikh. The article suggests how the community could have evolved with a more complete and balanced perspective on the Sikh concept of “Sant-Sipahi”. Read On...
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SIKH HERITAGE: Ethos & Relics
11 years ago By I. J Singh 1 Comment ↓
Excellent account of Sikhi that segues effortlessly into presentation of several memorabilia gifted by the Gurus to many families; some personal items like the Guru’s comb or Kirpan have been lovingly preserved over the years. They invoke reverence and also bring history alive like few artifacts or writings. Read On...
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Pride, Art and Prejudice
11 years ago By The Singh Twins 1 Comment ↓
The internationally acclaimed British born twin sister artists (Amrit and Rabindra Kaur Singh) of Indian Sikh origin - popularly known as The Singh Twins, speak for the first time, about the pride and prejudices that influenced their art. Read On...
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Sadda Haq (Our Right)
11 years ago By I. J Singh 2 Comments ↓
Sadda Haq is a Punjabi movie that is banned in many states in India after being approved by the Indian Censor board! So why is the Indian government trying to ban this movie? Read what I.J. Singh has to say about the movie. Read On...