Bringing history alive through technology

Saakhi-Sikh History & Gurmat, a mobile application aimed at spreading awareness about Sikh religion, is one of Gurpreet Singh’s dream project. While growing up, Gurpreet Singh listened to Gurus’ stories from his father-mother, nana-nani and dada-dadi. And, those very tales steeped in morals formed much of his world view. A

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A Sikh empire in Pakhtunkhwa (Pakistan)

Tomb of Akali Phula Singh Bobby Singh Bansal on the solid legacy left by the Sikhs in north-western Pakistan: fortifications. Not much is known on Pakhtunkhwa’s Sikh heritage and my research sheds some light on the undiscovered structures that were built by the charismatic Sikh officer General Hari Singh Nalwa,

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Indian Army collection inspires new works of art

INDIAN ARMY COLLECTION INSPIRES NEW WORKS OF ART Picture: Depicts the changing faces of Maharaja Duleep Singh by Amrit Kaur Bhamra. Within the National Army Museum’s Indian Army collection, there are many hidden and under-represented stories and themes, including the role of women. Through the‘Kaur Values’ project a group of

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Lahore to have Sikh Heritage Museum

Bust of Maharaja Duleep Singh at the Lahore Fort LAHORE – More than 500 Sikhs are in the Punjab capital city to attend their annual religious rituals on the 177th death anniversary of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh. These pilgrims will carry a very good news for the Sikh community – establishment of

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Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India and Cultural Representation

This article was printed for INTEL. SMI’s Gurinder Singh Mann was interviewed for the story. As one of the first major franchises to set a game in the country, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: India brings an underserved cultural identity to light. India is a diverse country, home to some 3499 separate

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