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Associate Editor

As the Associate Editor at The Sikh Anthology Blog, he helps shape stories, refine articles, and contribute original content that reflects the publication’s vision.
  • Joined: September 4, 2025
  • Articles: 22

Shaping Stories: Punjabi Women Writers of Our Time

Collage of Punjabi women writers past and present, including Amrita Pritam and Dalip Kaur Tiwana with modern women writing in Punjab, symbolizing continuity in literature.

Punjabi women writers have long shaped the literary landscape, blending traditional themes with modern perspectives to spotlight women’s voices and lived experiences. From pioneering icons to bold new storytellers, they continue to redefine Punjabi literature today. The Pioneering Legacy of…

Writing the Sikh Narrative in English Literature

A modern collage of five book covers by Sikh authors — Train to Pakistan, What the Body Remembers, Milk and Honey, Chef, and Crimson Spring.

The Sikh narrative in English literature is an expanding body of work that explores the community’s history, identity, and cultural experience. It spans historical accounts, diasporic reflections, and creative fiction that convey Sikh values, struggles, and perspectives to a global…

Sikh Sports Figures and Community Pride

Composite image of Sikh athletes Milkha Singh, Balbir Singh Sr., Darsh Preet Singh, and Fauja Singh against a stadium backdrop.

Sikh athletes have long been symbols of resilience, discipline, and community pride. From sprint tracks to cricket fields, their achievements reflect core Sikh values and continue to inspire globally. Icons Who Defined an Era Milkha Singh, the “Flying Sikh,” turned…

Langar: A Model for Equitable Food Systems

Inside a Sikh gurdwara’s Langar hall, people sit cross-legged on the floor in rows, sharing a communal meal. A volunteer in a black turban and clothes serves fresh rotis from a large bowl, emphasizing equality and community service.

The Sikh institution of Langar, the free community kitchen, offers a powerful model for food justice. It combines universal access to nutritious meals with dignity, equality, and volunteer-led governance, creating a system that is both practical and deeply values-driven. What…

Community Leadership: Beyond Gurdwara Politics

Sikh volunteers wearing turbans and masks distribute aid boxes to local residents in a street lined with damaged brick buildings, showing community service and humanitarian relief in action.

When conversations about Sikh leadership come up today, they often circle back to gurdwara committees—elections, disputes, and questions of control. Gurdwaras are, without doubt, the heart of Sikh spiritual and social life. But reducing leadership to committee politics alone risks…