The Battle of Chillianwallah took place on January 13, 1849, during the Second Anglo-Sikh War, fought between the British East India Company and the Sikh Empire in present-day Pakistan. The British forces, were led by General Hugh Gough, whilst the Sikh army was led by Sher Singh Attariwalla,…
Sikhlens FestivalCalifornia, USA The Sikh Scholar documentary was released to great fanfare at the Sikhlens Festival in California. It chronicles Gurinder Singh Mann’s transformative 25-year career in Sikh historical studies. The film showcases Mann’s groundbreaking research and innovative approaches, including his use of lectures, exhibitions, and digital technologies.…
Sikhlens Patrons' Night - THURS, NOV 21Leatherby Libraries and Fish Interfaith Center - Chapman University.California, USA It was an incredible evening celebrating Sikh culture, with over 200 invited guests worldwide in attendance. The opening of the 120-day art exhibition, followed by a wonderful dinner and festivities, truly highlighted…
SIKHLENS: SIKH ARTS AND FILM FESTIVALNovember 21-24, 2024 Orange/Santa Ana, California, USA The Sikh Scholar Documentary will be released at the Sikhlens festival this November. The film considers the research and projects undertaken by Gurinder Singh Mann over a 25 year period. There will be also be the…
Pukkar News-Shining a Light on Sikh History Pukaar News has been leading the way in journalism in Leicester for many years led by Romail Gulzar who works hard creating opportunities for people in Leicester including the great Leicestershire Curry Awards. So i am absolutely honored to be featured…
Great to be featured in the St George for England Magazine. They don’t get more English than this. A magazine started in 1894 and incorporated by Royal Charter by the late Queen Elizabeth II. It was in 2023 at the Helion and Company lecture series (2023) on the…
Location: Lower Gallery, Leicester Adult EducationBelvoir St, Leicester, LE1 6QL The Sikh Museum Initiative launched its Contemporary Sikh Art Exhibition on Wednesday 21 March 2024 at Leicester Adult Education. Attendees came from across the UK to view over 100 pieces of artworks by talented local, national and international artists. From…
Date: Thursday, March 21, 2024 to Thursday 30th May, 2024Time: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM to 8:30PMFriday 8:30am – 4:30pmSaturday 11 May 2024. 8.30am-4pm Location: Lower Gallery, Leicester Adult Education Belvoir St, Leicester, LE1 6QL *Following on from our Contemporary Sikh Art exhibition in 2018. *Contributions from Artists from around the world. *Events will…
Weaponry in the Sikh Faith lectureQuad, Derby21/02/2024 Great to be in Derby today where i can give an overview on weaponry in the Sikh faith.This was to volunteers at Kedleston Hall,(National Trust). I alluded to the connection between Lord Curzon and the Maharajahs of Nabha, Patiala and others.…
The Sikh Troops War Memorial was installed at Victoria Park, Leicester, in October 2022. Following this, the digital project by Leicester’s Sikh Museum Initiative has now unveiled a 3D version of the statue to allow members of the public to interact with it digitally from anywhere in the…
