Dr. Jagroop Singh, student of Sikh Studies without funding or conflict of interest (20 December 2021)Listening to Amar Singh Shaunki’s “Chotte Lal Do Piyare” gives the impression of 2 young innocent and frightened kids clutching to their grandmother, Mata Gujri Ji. A couple of interpretations spring to mind: -Their lived experience defies the innocent youth … Continue reading How Chotte Sahibzade rose to become Babbe
A personal evaluation by Dr Jagroop Singh, a student of Sikh Studies without funding or conflict of interest 20 November 2021 Prime Minister Modi has made a surprise announcement to withdraw the 3 contentious farm laws in the coming winter session of the parliament. In a ‘smooth’ public address to the nation expressing his empathy … Continue reading PM Modi’s suspicious U turn on the farm laws
Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha was born on the 30th August 1861 to Bhai Narain Singh the head of Gurdwara Dera Baba Ajapal Singh, and Mata Har Kaur.The eldest of three brothers and one sister, bhai kahn singh nabha did not attend any formal schools. Instead his father arranged for his studies in Hindi, Brij Bhasha … Continue reading Bhai Kahn Singh Nabha
Rakhri is a hindu tradition celebrated throughout the world by many different people. It's unfortunate to see however that many Sikhs also indulge in this festival. However is there any significance to this whatsoever. First off, what is the history behind rakhri? Well initially there are many stories within hindu mythology aas to where rakhri … Continue reading Gurmat and rakhri: is there any reason for Sikhs to celebrate it?
Dr ,Jagroop Singh reviews articles by Gurdarshan Singh Dhillon’s and Mohinder Singh Khaira in Panjab Times on 2 July 2020 on 9 July 2020 respectively Two articles have appeared in the Punjab Times in quick succession, which are critical of western academics in Sikh Studies. Criticism was specifically aimed at Prabhsharandeep Singh & Arvindpal Mandair … Continue reading A Critique Of Western Academics
Article by Rajveer Singh, Head of Khalsa Diary; funding and conflict none Bhai Dalla and the Gun of Guru Gobind Singh Ji After the battle of Chamkaur and Mukhtsar, Guru Gobind Singh Ji came to Takht Sri Damdama Sahib, where he finally opened his Kamar Kasa (battle belt) and decided to rest. It was here … Continue reading The Saga Of Bhai Dalla
An exploratory analysis by Dr. Jagroop Singh: student of Sikh Studies without any funding or conflict of interest. 6 June 2021 Harsimrat Kaur Badal recently made a speech in the Lok Sabha (Indian Parliament) claiming, “It was our Guru Teg Bahadur who got beheaded to save your Tilak and Jenue”. Generally speaking, politicians are a … Continue reading Hindutva’s continuing obsession with Sikhism
Article by Rajveer Singh, Head of Khalsa Diary, funding and conflict none Social media seems to be like a virus. At times it is the most helpful tool for finding a story or supporting a cause. But more often than not it’s a tool for degradation, humiliation and hatred. Forums also seem to hold a … Continue reading Modernisation of the Khalsa; is it possible to be part of the Khalsa without Kes?
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