because the truth needs to be told
Recently, at a function organised at the New Jersey Performing Arts Centre, in the presence and participation of Sikh performing artists and glitterati, the husband-wife duo from Ludhiana -Harjinder Singh Kukreja and Harkirat Kaur Kukreja, emphasized the signi... More »
ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ ਕਹਿਣ ਬਾਰੇ ਸਿੱਖ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕਾਰਾਂ ਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਚਾਰਕਾਂ ਵਿਚ ਵੱਖਰੀ ਵੱਖਰੀ ਰਾਏ ਹੈ। ਵਕੀਲ ਅਤੇ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕਾਰ ਗੁਰਚਰਨਜੀਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਲੰਬਾ ਇਸ ਬਾਰੇ ਵਿਸਥਾਰ ਨਾਲ ਆਪਣੇ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰ ਇਤਿਹਾਸ ਨਾਲ ਸੰਬੰਧਤ ਲਿਖਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਵੇਰਵਿਆਂ ਨਾਲ ਦੇ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਅਸੀਂ ਇਹ ਲੇਖ ਵਿਚਾਰ ਵਟਾਂਦਰੇ ... More »
In celebration of its Golden Jubilee, The Sikh Center in Houston reflects on its half-century legacy, coinciding with the Gurupurab of Guru Nanak Sahib Ji, as chronicled by community historian Bhupinder Singh. From its humble beginnings in an apartment complex... More »
In an era where sports can transform lives, the Sikligar Sikh community in Rajasthan, India, is witnessing a remarkable change. Young Sikhs like Kuljeet Singh are not just challenging stereotypes but are also carving a niche for themselves and their community ... More »
A few months back I just turned 73 and now that Guru Amar Das Ji’ Parkash Purab (DOB 5 May 1479) is approaching, it reminded me that he became Guru in 1552 when he was 73. I was surely in awe with Guru Ji’s spiritual accomplishments after he embarked on this p... More »
WSN regular contributor Bhupinder Singh interviewed young Sikh author Simran Jeet Singh for the World Sikh News, whose latest book “The Light We Give” is making waves and it is the first for a young Sikh author to have mainstream publishers. Simran Jeet Singh’... More »
The power of remembrance is very significant, but unfortunately little understood or researched. It helps us make meaning of our lives and sustains us with hopes amid hopeless situations, and meltdowns. Remembering is one of the things that make us human. Desp... More »
In its State of the Panth series, the US-based Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has released its eighth research report on Dasvandh or tithes as it is generally known in the English world, based on an extensive global survey of individuals through 23 countries... More »
What is the reason for the disconnect between understanding, comprehending and putting in practice the Shabads of Guru Granth Sahib in life? Saying that this is not just a predicament for an average layman, but also academic intellectuals, author Bhupinder Sin... More »
Individuals and nations are losing communication at the altar of their ego and pride. Family as a unit of society is under stress as ego takes over individuals over possessions, looks and wealth. Society is under the strain of caste, class and regions due to a... More »
Artist Chamandeep Singh dwells into the history books to highlight the historic contribution of devout Bhai Jaita Ji, whose image he uses to portray the aftermath of the martyrdom of Ninth Master Guru Tegh Bahadur. WSN showcases the remarkable digital paintin... More »
Sikhs celebrated the First Parkash Purab of Guru Granth Sahib amidst flower-bedecked environs of Darbar Sahib, Akal Takht Sahib and Gurdwaras in their respective regions. The Sikh Research Institute –SikhRI, through its unique, innovative and monumental The Gu... More »