Darvinder Singh Nanda

Darvinder Singh Nanda is a legal scholar and Founder & Editor-in-Chief of The Sikh Anthology, focusing on Sikh intellectual history in Northeast India and its relationship with the global Sikh diaspora.

Joined: September 4, 2025
Articles: 12

Featured

The Record Begins at Digboi — The Sikh Anthology Vol. I

The Sikh Anthology Vol. I, Issue 1 launches at Digboi on 24 May 2026 — a publication committed to documenting Sikh history and thought in Northeast India.

Darvinder Singh Nanda
May 16, 2026

Community

Dasam Foundation Extends Support to Families in Need Across Assam

Dasam Foundation representatives handing over financial assistance cheques to beneficiaries in Dibrugarh and Nagaon, Assam, supporting education and cancer treatment initiatives.

Dasam Foundation provides financial assistance in Assam through its Dibrugarh and Nagaon chapters, supporting education and cancer treatment for families in need through timely seva initiatives.

Darvinder Singh Nanda
April 20, 2026

Current Affairs

Free Health Check-up Camp in Golaghat by Dasam Foundation | 100+ Beneficiaries Screened

The Free Health Check-up Camp in Golaghat by Dasam Foundation screened over 100 beneficiaries, offering free consultations, and preventive healthcare services to the community.

Darvinder Singh Nanda
April 14, 2026

Community

Dasam Foundation’s Elderly Care Outreach in Nagaon

Dasam Foundation’s elderly care outreach in Nagaon supported 27 senior citizens with hygiene, nutrition, and essential supplies.

Darvinder Singh Nanda
April 5, 2026

Featured

Beadbi: A Philosophical Inquiry into Reverence, Sovereignty, and Sacred Relationship

Beadbi in Sikhism refers to the violation of reverence toward the Guru Granth Sahib, the living Guru of the Sikh tradition. More than disrespect toward a sacred text, beadbi signifies a rupture in the spiritual relationship between the Sikh community…

Darvinder Singh Nanda
March 16, 2026

Personalities

Khushwant Singh: The Modern Chronicler of Sikh History

While many readers remember Khushwant Singh for his sharp wit and the celebrated column With Malice Towards One and All, his most enduring legacy lies in his monumental contribution to the modern documentation of Sikh history. Before Singh, the historical…

Darvinder Singh Nanda
March 11, 2026

Community

Dasam Foundation Facilitates Mission Vatsalya Support for the Welfare of Children in Assam

A community outreach initiative by the Dasam Foundation has enabled several eligible children in Assam to receive financial assistance under Mission Vatsalya, a flagship child protection programme implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Mission Vatsalya aims to…

Darvinder Singh Nanda
March 10, 2026

Faith

International Women’s Day: Guru Nanak’s Vision of Women’s Equality

Guru Nanak teaching equality of women So Kyo Manda Aakhiye verse

Every year on International Women’s Day, societies around the world reflect on the dignity, rights, and contributions of women. While modern discussions about gender equality often appear to be recent social developments, the Sikh tradition articulated a powerful vision of…

Darvinder Singh Nanda
March 8, 2026

Faith

What Is Miri-Piri? Understanding the Sikh Philosophy of Power

The concept of Miri-Piri represents one of the most distinctive principles in Sikh philosophy. It describes the integration of temporal authority (Miri) and spiritual authority (Piri)—a framework that encourages individuals to cultivate inner spiritual awareness while actively participating in the…

Darvinder Singh Nanda
March 8, 2026

Personalities

Raja Singh Oberoi, Founder of Texla and Pioneer of Affordable Televisions, Dies at 90

Raja Singh Oberoi, the founder of Texla Television and a pioneer in making radios and televisions affordable for the Indian middle class, passed away on February 28 at the age of 90. He was also the owner of GRD Academy…

Darvinder Singh Nanda
February 28, 2026

Community

An Award for a Legacy: Dimapur Gurdwara Sahib’s 75 Years of Sewa

On India’s 77th Republic Day, the District Administration of Dimapur honoured Dimapur Gurudwara Sahib—not merely for an act of service, but for a remarkable civic reality: a community of barely forty Sikh families sustaining seventy-five years of uninterrupted humanitarian service…

Darvinder Singh Nanda
February 6, 2026

Community

Shillong Marks 350th Shaheedi Purab of Guru Tegh Bahadur Saheb Ji as Akal Takht Addresses Punjabi Lane Concerns

Shillong witnessed a solemn and well-attended commemoration of the 350th Shaheedi Purab of the Ninth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Saheb Ji, on December 14, as announced by Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara Sahib, Shillong. The observance brought together the…