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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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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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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.

Thank You, Vahiguru – PR - 4th August 2015

Tuesday
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4
August
2015

The Sikh Research Institute is excited to announce the release of their new children’s book. Thank You, Vahiguru is a bilingual story, spoken from the mouth of a mother introducing her newborn baby to her eldest child.

Announcing second online course for learning Language of Gurbani - 16th April, 2015

Thursday
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16
April
2015

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is offering its second online course for learning "Language of Gurbani" on developing a better understanding and appreciation of the languages of Guru Granth Sahib.

Sidak in British Columbia - 17th March 2015

Tuesday
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17
March
2015

Bridgewater, NJ – We are pleased to announce our 13th Annual Sidak Leadership Retreat for 2015. Sidak is a distinctive leadership development program offered by Sikh Research institute (SikhRI) for young adults and professionals seeking to increase their commitment towards the Sikh faith.

Chair Person – Inni Kaur - 13th March 2015

Tuesday
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17
March
2015

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is pleased to announce that Inni Kaur has been named the new chair of its Board of Directors.

Learning never to forget - 16th March 2015

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16
March
2015

Kultar’s Mime depicts the aftermath of the horrific 1984 Sikh massacre

Mime and memories - 13th March 2015

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13
March
2015

After being staged more than 28 times internationally and across India since 2014, the English play, Kultar’s Mime: Stories of 1984, is now set to debut in Mumbai, this weekend. The play narrates a story of four young victims of the 1984 Delhi massacre.

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

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