Contemporary History
Late Jagjit Singh (author of The Sikh Revolution) on “Dasam Granth”
THE HISTORICAL IDENTITY OF “DASAM GRANTH”
by Jagjit Singh
[Reproduced from Abstract of Sikh Studies, July 1994]
The first and foremost prerequisite for the historical study of a document is to verify its identity and veracity; for, otherwise, if the foundation becomes questionable, the superstructure built upon it automatically loses its validity. So, let us begin with the [...]
An Analysis of Western Academic View of Sikhi & Sikhs
ISSUES OF SIKH STUDIES
By DALJEET SINGH
It is a welcome sign that in the last few decades interest in the study of Sikh religion, its institutions and history has grown both in India and abroad, both among Sikh and non-Sikh scholars. It is indeed a healthy development. But, partly because of the variant background from which [...]
An Acute Observation on “Bhai” Harbans Lal
[The following write-up dates back to at least 2003, when a friend had emailed it to me.]
Veer Harbans Lal — A Chronic Sahajdharee
by Kirpal Singh, USA
Sikhism is a great school of learning. Therefore, like any other school it also has its Admirers (Sahajdharees), Cheerleaders (Keshadharees), actual Students (Amritdharees), and Dropouts (Durpokes).
Admirers of any School of [...]
First Turbaned Police Officer of New Zealand
New Zealand’s First Turbaned Police Officer — Amaninder Singh Sandhu
Sikh Council of New Zealand congratulates Amaninder Singh Sandhu on becoming the first Sikh New Zealand Police Officer to don a turban on duty. It is an historically significant moment for the Sikh community of New Zealand. A lot of work has gone into making this [...]
Harvard Human Rights Journal article on Punjab
A Judicial Blackout: Judicial Impunity for Disappearances in Punjab, India
Jaskaran Kaur[*]
I. Background
A. Roots of Conflict
B. Decade of Disappearances
C. Counter-Insurgency Legislation
D. Laws Governing Detention and Disappearances
E. Habeas Corpus Jurisprudence
II. Why Habeas Corpus?
A. The Decision To Approach the Courts
B. Choosing the High Court
C. Problems as Cases Progressed and the Decision to Withdraw
D. Families Who Chose Not To [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Comment in USA on Human Rights Violations in Punjab
The legacy of India’s counter-terrorism
by Jaskaran Kaur
[Jaskaran Kaur is co-founder and executive director of ENSAAF [http://www.ensaaf.org], a nonprofit organization fighting impunity in India. Published in The Boston Globe on July 17, 2005.]
WHEN INDIAN Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets with President Bush in Washington this week on his first official visit, and the first of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Sikhism & Islam
Every now and then claims and counter-claims are made about [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Dr Sapna Samant’s comment on 1st RSS Conference in New Zealand
["Here is an opinion piece on the current state of Indians in NZ and the role of government/bodies. I know this is going to unleash a lot of debate, and rightly so. If anyone has any comments I would prefer they be made in the public arena since I have chosen to comment very publicly. [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )An Indian Foreign Service officer remembers
The Ubiquitous Sikh – A Reminiscence
Mahindar Singh, M.A. (New York)
[Reproduced from The Sikh Review, January 2001]
During my career in Indian foreign service I happened to live in China, USA, West Africa, South East Asia, Central and Northern Europe.
I joined the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India in 1941 and was [...]
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