History

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Waning Punjabi Traditions AMAR NATH WADHERA & RANDEEP WADHERA

The march of civilisation has made traditional social structures redundant, but has failed to come up with viable alternatives.

The Legendary Punjab Police of History MAJID SHEIKH

“If you want to police, look towards Lahore,” he used to say to the Britons. Amazing words for a force we have grown up to fear and, to be honest, despise for very good reasons.

The Living Legacy of Heirlooms CHARANDEEP SINGH

"I draw all my energy and power from the classy heirlooms that have been preserved in our family. It tells me about my ancestry and the glorious life my forefathers had ..."

An American Gurdwara's Century BHIRA BACKHAUS

The Stockton Gurdwara in California -- the first Sikh place of worship in the United States -- is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.

A WWI Sikh Soldier's Gift SANDEEP SINGH BRAR

While researching the hospitals set up for Sikh soldiers in Brighton during World War I, I discovered an unusual artifact - an old World War I bayonet gifted by a Sikh soldier to a Col. Seton.

Doctor Brighton's Pavilion SANDEEP SINGH BRAR

sikhchic.com takes pleasure in announcing SikhMuseum.com's latest exhibit - a crucial chapter in the saga of the Sikh heroes of the First World War.

A Story of Hate:
America's First Post-9/11 Hate-Crime SIMRAN JEET SINGH

Many people deny that hate-crimes occur in modern America, while others ask how we could be certain that acts of violence were motivated by hate.

The Punjabi Communities of Columbia River, USA JOHANNA OGDEN

White "pioneers" are termed Oregon Country’s "first settlers," despite large and longstanding Native communities that preceded them.  Logs of “pioneer” names or of local deaths don’t list the name “Singh” ...

Flashback:
Look How Times Have Changed LINDA GOYETTE

My first thought was that she looked like a kindly great-aunt. She stood on Rice Howard Way in sensible shoes and a plain coat, Canadian decency in uniform, and asked me to sign her petition.

It's Time To Bring Saragarhi into Public Consciousness BHUPINDER SINGH (Texas)

The Battle at Saragarhi is one of eight stories of the greatest examples of collective bravery in world history, as identified by  the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.