UK-based historian makes documentary on Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his legacy

UK-based historian makes documentary on Maharaja Ranjit Singh and his legacyHaving come to India with a French delegation with an aim to bolster commerce and trade between France and India (especially with Punjab) by promoting rich Punjabi heritage among the Sikh community in France. UK-based writer, historian and filmmaker Bobby

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Maharaja Duleep Singh gallery to be set up at Thetford Museum

A new gallery named after late Maharaja Duleep Singh is planned for the Ancient House Museum in Thetford town, half way between Cambridge and Norwich, displaying family artefacts never seen before. This information was revealed exclusively to The Tribune last Friday on a day of celebrations to mark the refurbishment of

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Bhai Maharaj Aretfacts on display

Personal artefacts of revered Sikh saint and soldier who died in a S’pore prison, on display SINGAPORE – History buffs will get the rare chance to see artefacts belonging to Sikh Saint-Soldier Bhai Maharaj Singh at a two-day exhibition at the Gurdwara Sahib Silat Road (Silat Road Sikh Temple) in

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SMI Lecture report: Documenting Sikh Relics and Artefacts in the UK

Documenting Sikh Relics and Artefacts in the UK The second International Sikh Research Conference (ISRC) showcased the research of University students as well as seasoned scholars of the Sikh faith. The conference was convened by Harjinder Singh Lallie (University of Warwick) and Gurinder Singh Mann (Director of the Sikh Museum

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SMI Exhibition: An Indian Summer

  An Indian Summer takes place at 15+ venues and locations in Leicester City Centre – with live performances, activities and workshops in film, music, dance, comedy, art, theatre, fashion, talks & debates, exhibitions, food. ! The SMI was representing at this important event in Leicester from 19th June to

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The Holy Relics of Guru Gobind Singh to be displayed at the Throne.

After numerous court cases and deliberations on the relics of Guru Gobind Singh, they have been put together on a grand stage so the peopel of Punjab can see them for themselves.

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Auction of Sikh Relics in the west has reached alarming proportions: Sikh Scholar

The Hindustan Times in India (Patiala pages) printed an article related to the lecture undertaken by Gurinder Singh Mann, SMI.  

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SMI lecture: Sikh Relics and Artifacts in the UK

Dr Paramvir Singh, Dr Jaspal Singh-Vice Chancellor,  Gurinder Singh Mann and Dr Sarbjinder Singh. Prof. Harbans Singh Department of Encyclopaedia of Sikhism Punjabi University, Patiala Special Lecture on Sikh relics and artifacts in the UK Patiala: Professor Harbans Singh Department of Encyclopaedia of Sikhism of Punjabi University, Patiala, organized a

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Maharaja Duleep Singh Monument in progress

Photograph of Maharaja Duleep Singh in formal day dress, about 1850. Museum no. PH.192-1982, Horne & Thornthwaite. Albumen print from collodion negative. Museum no. PH.192-1982. Copyright Victoria and Albert Museum.

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