Jaibans Singh Dera Baba Jaimal Singh, Beas Punjab is the cradle of one of the oldest civilisations in the world. From the urban sophistication of the Indus Valley Civilization, with major centres such as Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, to the Vedic and classical ages, the region … [Read more...] about The rich Punjabi legacy should not be held at ransom by the Dera culture
The Anandpur Sahib Resolution: Origins, Intent, and Contested Legacy
Jaibans Singh The Anandpur Sahib Resolution (ASR) is best understood as a political and constitutional document, comparable in form and intent to a white paper or a charter of demands. Prepared by the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and formally adopted in 1973, it sought to … [Read more...] about The Anandpur Sahib Resolution: Origins, Intent, and Contested Legacy
India’s Strategic Shift: A step in the right direction
Jaibans Singh In the domain of national defence and security, national interest remains constant. Philosophy and values that the people hold close to their heart are given due weightage in a democracy. Strategy is guided by the aforementioned factors and by the ideology of … [Read more...] about India’s Strategic Shift: A step in the right direction
A point-wise response to Prof. Harjeshwar Pal Singh’s negative perceptions about BJP, Punjab
Jaibans Singh Professor Harjeshwar Pal Singh is a Punjabi scholar, historian and academician. He is serving as an Assistant Professor of History in Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh. He occasionally addresses political and social topics related to Punjab … [Read more...] about A point-wise response to Prof. Harjeshwar Pal Singh’s negative perceptions about BJP, Punjab
The Jhatka/Halal debate and response of sensitive governments
Jaibans Singh In Britain, a Sikh body called the Jhatka Council has initiated a campaign for legal recognition of what is being termed as, “the Sikh method for ethical slaughter of meat called the Jhatka.” The objective is to provide Jhatka meat for Sikhs and associated com … [Read more...] about The Jhatka/Halal debate and response of sensitive governments