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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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Suchitra Vijayan

Lawyer

Suchitra Vijayan is an essayist, lawyer, and photographer working across oral history, state violence, and visual storytelling.

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The Guru Granth Sahib Project
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Sukhmann Kaur

Associate Editor, The Guru Granth Sahib Project

Sukhmann Kaur graduated from the University of Washington with a MA in International Studies: South Asia and a graduate certificate in Feminist Studies. She also holds a BA in History with a Minor in Ethnic Studies from Central Washington University. 

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Sukhman Singh Dhami

Co-Founder & Executive Director, Ensaaf

Sukhman Dhami is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Ensaaf. This human rights organization works to end impunity and achieve justice for crimes against humanity in India, focusing on Panjab.

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Sidak
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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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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.

Sidak 2016 Registration has started! - 28th May 2016

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2016

Sidak is a distinctive leadership development program for young adults seeking to increase their commitment towards the Sikh faith.

Kultar’s Mime in Malaysia - 20th April 2016

Wednesday
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April
2016

Young Sikh Director & Playwright Brings Truth About 1984 Delhi Massacre to Malaysia The groundbreaking play “Kultar’s Mime” by Hopkington-based director and playwright J. Mehr Kaur heads to Melaka, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, Penang and Kuala Lumpur this May

Sikhia-Online Sikhi Education Platform - 9th March 2016

Wednesday
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March
2016

Sikh Research Institute Launches Online Education Platform Featuring Open Access and Unlimited Participation. First Course on the Grammar of Gurbani Available Now

Annual Report – 2015

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January
2016

The Strategic Solutions team at SikhRI continues to pioneer innovative Sikh education the world over. In July 2015, SikhRI released a children's picture book "Thank You, Vahiguru" written by Inni Kaur.

Resignation of CEO - 14th December 2015

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December
2015

The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) Board of Directors announced that founder and CEO Harinder Singh has tendered his resignation as CEO effective January 1, 2016. The Board of Directors has appointed current Chair of the Board, Inni Kaur, to serve as interim CEO.

Kultar’s Mime – Our Work Continues… - 9th October 2015

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October
2015

Over the past year, thousands from all over the world have watched KULTAR'S MIME, a documentary play about the quest for justice in the aftermath of two deadly massacres: The Kishinev Pogrom in 1903 and the 1984 Delhi Pogrom.

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

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