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Our Vision

To make the wisdom of the Guru Granth Sahib accessible to the globe.

Our Mission

To provide educational resources to Sikhs to lead a Guru-inspired life.

Our Values

  • Service (Seva)

    By demonstrating an attitude of love and respect by nurturing physical, mental, and spiritual endurance.

  • Integrity (Neki)

    By keeping our word; transparency in all spheres and doing what is right even when no is one looking.

  • Excellence (Param)

    By being innovative; having a vision; giving 100%, and demonstrating competence by striving for excellence.

SikhRI is powered by the efforts of a diverse and skilled subset of the sangat.

Staff, Volunteers, Advisors and Supporters

Our core and foundation, without whom none of our work would be possible. Our team is comprised of kind, loving and empathetic people whose dedication and professionalism makes our common vision a reality.

Charter Members Network

Our Charter Members Network is our primary source of strategic advice and ongoing financial support. Learn more about the network and its membership at charter.sikhri.org.

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Surender Pal Singh

Senior Research Associate

Surender Pal Singh is a Senior Research Associate at the Sikh Research Institute. He holds a Master’s degree in Religious Studies and English. 

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The Singh Twins

Artists

​​The Singh Twins are contemporary British artists with an international reputation, widely known for their highly detailed, narrative, symbolic and eclectic style rooted in Indian aesthetics. 

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Tridivesh Singh Maini

Policy Analyst

Tridivesh Singh Maini is a New Delhi-based Policy Analyst. He is associated with The Jindal School of International Affairs, OP Jindal Global University, Sonepat, Haryana.

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Uma Chakravarti

Feminist Historian

Uma Chakravarti is a distinguished feminist historian who has taught at Miranda House College for Women, Delhi University.

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Contributor
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Wahenoor Singh

Wahenoor Singh holds a BS in Biology from the University of Georgia and is pursuing a healthcare career.

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A look back at the origins and journey of the Sikh Research Institute

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Official communications on the latest on developments at the Sikh Research Institute.

Sidh Gosti Course - 12th September 2017

Tuesday
,
12
September
2017

Sikh Research Institute is pleased to announce the release of a new course exploring the bani of Sidh Gosti. Revealed to Guru Nanak Sahib, the bani details his encounters with the Sidhs and the ensuing dialogue regarding yog: its outlook, lifestyle and the Sikh take on it.

SikhRI wraps up the largest Sidak in Canada to date - 14th August 2017

Monday
,
14
August
2017

Sikh Research Institute celebrated the success of yet another Sidak retreat, which ran from July 24 to August 4. Facilitators and participants from across North America, India and the UK gathered for two weeks at the Khalsa Centre in British Columbia to deepen their understanding of Sikhi.

New SikhRI Course – Lav - 13th July 2017

Wednesday
,
12
July
2017

Sikh Research Institute is pleased to announce the release of a new course — Lav — based on the same Bani in the Guru Granth Sahib.

SikhRi – Second Quarter Community Update 2017 - 7th July 2017

Friday
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7
July
2017

Dear friends, Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa, Vahiguru ji ke Fatih!

New Board Chair - Jaswinder Singh Chadha - 28th June 2017

Wednesday
,
28
June
2017

Sikh Research Institute is pleased to announce Jaswinder Singh Chadha as its new Board Chair effective immediately.

1st Quarter Communiqué - 11th April 2017

Tuesday
,
11
April
2017

Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa, Vahiguru ji ki Fatih!

Official communications on the latest on developments at the Sikh Research Institute.

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