The Punjab Pulse

Centre for Socio-Cultural Studies

Harmandir Sahib

Victims of Sikh Genocide in 1984 Await Justice

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Iqbal Singh Lalpura & Jaibans Singh The Genocide On 31 October 1984, the then Prime Minister of India, Smt. Indira Gandhi was assassinated at her residence in Safdarjung Road, New Delhi. She was killed by her bodyguards, Satwant Singh and Beant Singh who belonged to … [Read more...] about Victims of Sikh Genocide in 1984 Await Justice

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Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh: A Sikh epitome of service and sacrifice

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Jaibans Singh Martyrdom of Bhai Mani Singh Bhai Mani Singh, a Sikh scholar and warrior of the 17th and 18th century lived a long life spanning more than 90 years. In this period, he had the opportunity and the privilege to serve four Sikh Gurus - Guru Har Rai, Guru Har … [Read more...] about Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh: A Sikh epitome of service and sacrifice

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Operation Blue Star: An ill-conceived operation with devastating ramifications

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Jaibans Singh Operation Blue Star was carried out by the Indian security forces on the holiest Sikh Gurdwara, Sri Harmandir Sahib, over seven days from June, 1, to June, 7, 1984. It is referred to by the Sikhs as the Teesra Ghallughara (Third Genocide/holocaust of the … [Read more...] about Operation Blue Star: An ill-conceived operation with devastating ramifications

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Guru Arjan Dev Ji: Martyrdom for righteousness that changed the course of History

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Jaibans Singh & Jaspal Singh The martyrdom of the fifth master of the Sikhs, Guru Arjan Dev Ji , in the hands of the cruel and bigoted Mughal regime on 13 Jeth 1606 (30 May 1606) falls on 03 June by the western calendar this year. It was a watershed moment not only in … [Read more...] about Guru Arjan Dev Ji: Martyrdom for righteousness that changed the course of History

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The Quest for the Past – History of the Ramgarhia Misl

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BOOK REVIEW Jaibans Singh Punjab is the cradle of one among the oldest and most glorious civilizations in the world.  It is home to a people who have gained strength under the shadow of violence and adversity marked with small periods of intervening peace. The book … [Read more...] about The Quest for the Past – History of the Ramgarhia Misl

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