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Current Affairs

Dasam Foundation Appoints District-Level Coordinators Across Assam to Strengthen Grassroots Development

In a major step toward decentralizing social impact and strengthening community ties, Dasam Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of its first list of District-Level Coordinators for the state of Assam. As a non-profit charitable organisation dedicated to education,…

Associate Editor
December 22, 2025

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…

Associate Editor
December 15, 2025

Current Affairs

Dhubri Saheb Souvenir Released in Two Stages: Offline Unveiling on 24 November and Worldwide Online Launch on 10 December 2025

The Sikh Pratinidhi Board Eastern Zone (SPBEZ) has unveiled Dhubri Saheb, a landmark Souvenir that stands among the most significant contemporary contributions to Sikh literary and historical preservation. Released first at Gurdwara Shri Guru Teg Bahadur Saheb Ji, Dhubri, and…

Associate Editor
December 11, 2025

Current Affairs

North East Sikh Youth Association Officially Launched in Dimapur

A major regional youth initiative representing Sikh youth across the Northeastern states has officially taken shape with the formation of the North East Sikh Youth Association (NESYA). The launch meeting was hosted at the Conference Hall of Gurdwara Saheb in…

Associate Editor
December 8, 2025

Current Affairs

Nagar Kirtan: A Historic Procession from Assam to Anandpur Sahib

The Sikh Pratinidhi Board, Eastern Zone, Dhubri Sahib, has expressed deep gratitude to the Sikh Sangat of the North Eastern states for their wholehearted presence and contributions during the 350th Shaheedi Gurmat Samagam and the commencement of the Nagar Kirtan…

Associate Editor
September 5, 2025

Literature

How Partition Shaped Punjabi Literary Voices

The Partition of 1947 left an indelible mark on Punjabi literature, reshaping its themes, voices, and imagination. It was not just a political division but a human tragedy that produced lasting trauma, forced identity shifts, and inspired a fierce artistic…

Associate Editor
September 5, 2025

Faith

Meditation and Naam Simran: Finding Calm in a Stressed World

In today’s fast-moving world, stress has become a constant companion. Anxiety, mental clutter, and chronic tension often shape our daily lives. Against this backdrop, traditional spiritual practices such as Naam Simran offer timeless tools for inner balance. Rooted in Sikh…

Associate Editor
September 5, 2025

Faith

Women in Sikh Spiritual Leadership: Missed Voices?

Women have long shaped Sikh spiritual life with courage, wisdom, and devotion, yet their contributions are often overlooked. Sikhism was founded on the principle of equality, but women’s presence in formal religious leadership remains limited. This piece reflects on their…

Associate Editor
September 4, 2025

Heritage

Partition Memory: Sikh Voices from 1947

The Partition of India in 1947 was more than a political division, it was a human tragedy that uprooted millions and altered lives forever. Among those most deeply scarred were the Sikhs, whose memories of the time offer raw and…

Associate Editor
September 4, 2025

Heritage

Punjabi Folk Tales: Uncovering the Hidden Meanings of Oral Traditions

Punjabi folk tales, passed down through generations, are a vibrant cornerstone of Punjab’s cultural heritage. Woven together with music, poetry, and local customs, these stories entertain while preserving history, moral values, social lessons, and spiritual symbolism. The enduring oral tradition…

Associate Editor
September 4, 2025

Heritage

Gurdwaras: Living Museums of Sikh History and Heritage

Gurdwaras are more than places of worship, they are living museums, where sacred space meets rich cultural heritage and historical storytelling. Across India and around the world, many gurdwaras preserve Sikh history through their architecture, artifacts, sculptures, paintings, and educational…

Associate Editor
September 4, 2025

The Evolution of Sikh Miniature Painting

Sikh miniature painting flourished in the 18th and 19th centuries, drawing inspiration from earlier Indian schools such as Mughal, Pahari, and Rajput styles, while expressing distinctly Sikh themes and cultural identity. Centered primarily in Punjab, with artistic hubs in Amritsar…

Associate Editor
September 4, 2025