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Picture of the Day: Pranav Singh, future scientist

February 24, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Irvine, California’s Pranav Singh, 16, was one of 60 finalists in YouTube’s Space Lab Competition: …a worldwide initiative that challenges 14-18 year-old students to design a science experiment that can be performed in space. The two winning experiments will be conducted aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and live streamed on YouTube. Space Lab is part of YouTube’s larger commitment to highlighting and providing access to the wealth of educational content available on YouTube as well as Lenovo’s focus on […]

Categories: Picture of the Day, Profiles • Tags: California, International Space Station, Irvine, Pranav Singh, SpaceLab

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The Pluralism Project profiles Sikhism and Sikh musical tradition

February 8, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Diana Ecks, of Harvard University’s Pluralism Project (dedicated to the study of religious diversity in the United States) recently profiled Sikhism and gurmat sangeet in an interview with Sarbpreet Singh of the Gurmat Sangeet Project: The Gurmat Sangeet Project is a grass-roots level effort dedicated to the preservation and propagation of the ancient musical tradition known as Gurmat Sangeet. The Gurmat Sangeet Project is dedicated to disseminating high quality recordings and teaching materials for free. Gurmat sangeet is the musical […]

Categories: Art, Interfaith, Profiles • Tags: Gurmat Sangeet, Gurmat Sangeet Project, Harvard University, Sarbpreet Singh, The Pluralism Project

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A Q & A with Daljeet Singh Sidhu of sikhcomics.com

February 7, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

In a previous post, I reviewed the Sikh history comics published by Gyan Khand Media. The author of these comics, Daljeet Singh Sidhu, was kind enough to answer a few questions about his project.

Categories: Art, Literature, Profiles • Tags: Daljeet Singh Sidhu, Sikh Comics, sikhcomics.com

Picture of the Day: Sophia Bhasin

February 1, 2012 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Read more about Sophia Bhasin, a young Sikh girl from California who is pursuing basketball at Long Island University in New York.

Categories: Picture of the Day, Profiles • Tags: California, College basketball, Long Island University, New York, Sophia Bhasin

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Choosing identity: American or Indian?

November 3, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Simran Jeet Singh, who will be running the ING New York City Marathon (as a featured runner) in three days, writes in the Huffington Post about his identities as a Sikh, American, and Indian, and the role that the Indian state-sponsored atrocities of 1984 against the Sikh people (and others since) has played into how he reconciles the various labels: Yet I find that the values and ideals of my religion, Sikhism, resonate more closely with those of America. Like […]

Categories: 1984, Profiles, Reflections • Tags: Huffington Post, New York City Marathon, Simran Jeet Singh, United States

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Ensaaf’s “Cascade of Voices”: giving voice to the survivors of 1984 and beyond

November 2, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Ensaaf (meaning “justice) – an organization that I mentioned in my last post, released a new advocacy video today about the survivors of abuses in Punjab during 1984 and beyond: Our powerful new advocacy video, produced by the New Media Advocacy Project, showcases survivors’ determination to learn the true fate of their loved ones, as well as the continuing emotional and financial impact these abuses have had on families. Kashmir Singh’s son, Harjit Singh, was just one of the thousands of […]

Categories: 1984, Profiles • Tags: Ensaaf

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Picture of the Day: Fauja Singh, age 100, finishes Toronto Waterfront Marathon

October 17, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

The 100-year-old British citizen Fauja Singh (nicknamed the “Turbaned Tornado”) completed the Toronto Waterfront Marathon in Canada this past weekend, setting a Guinness World Record as the oldest person to complete a marathon. He completed the race in eight hours, 25 minutes and 16 seconds. Watch Fauja Singh cross the finish line: You can also read the NPR story on Fauja Singh’s inspiring accomplishment.

Categories: Picture of the Day, Profiles • Tags: Canada, Centenarian, Fauja Singh, Guinness World Record, marathon, Toronto, Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Picture (Painting) of the Day: Manu Kaur Saluja’s “Prasad”

October 3, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Based in New York, Manu Kaur Saluja is an award-winning artist who is gaining attention in Sikh circles for her oil paintings and portraits. Her work entitled “Prasad” (an offering given to all visitors to a Gurdwara) will be up for auction at the forthcoming Sikh Arts & Film Festival in New York later this month: This latest still-life by Saluja entitled Prasad will be auctioned at the 2011 Sikh Art & Film Foundation’s Gala on October 15, 2011 at Cipriani’s Wall Street. […]

Categories: Art, Picture of the Day, Profiles • Tags: Kara Parshad, Kara Prasad, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Manu Kaur Saluja, oil, painting, Prasad, Sikh Art & Film Festival

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Yuba City, CA celebrates the life of Hari Singh Everest

August 24, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

“He was a lasting example of an American dream come true,” said friend Dr. Jasbir Singh Kang of Yuba City. “He was a role model, very progressive in reaching out to others,” and living a very honest, humble life.” — Dr. Jasbir Singh Kang discusses Hari Singh Everest, who passed away last week at the age of 95. Hari Singh was a community leader in the Yuba City, California area and was admired by Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike.

Categories: News Bits, Profiles • Tags: California, Hari Singh Everest, Jasbir Singh Kang, Northern California, Yuba City

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Considering the experience of Sikhs in America.

Category Archives: Profiles

Picture of the Day: Pranav Singh, future scientist

The Pluralism Project profiles Sikhism and Sikh musical tradition

A Q & A with Daljeet Singh Sidhu of sikhcomics.com

Picture of the Day: Sophia Bhasin

Choosing identity: American or Indian?

Ensaaf’s “Cascade of Voices”: giving voice to the survivors of 1984 and beyond

Picture of the Day: Fauja Singh, age 100, finishes Toronto Waterfront Marathon

Picture (Painting) of the Day: Manu Kaur Saluja’s “Prasad”

Yuba City, CA celebrates the life of Hari Singh Everest