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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.

Staff
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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.

Annual Report – 2022

Wednesday
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6
September
2023

Together we continue to “Illuminate every path” to Sikhi and inspire individuals to connect with their roots and organizations to think critically based on Guru Granth Sahib’s paradigm of IkOankar, 1Force. SikhRI offers various ways to connect with the roots.

SikhRI Concludes its 21st Sidak Leadership Program

Thursday
,
10
August
2023

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its 21st annual Sidak leadership program, held from 23 July to 5 August in Mission, BC, Canada. 

Women & Gender in Sikhi

Tuesday
,
25
April
2023

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has published its ninth research report in the State of the Panth series titled Women & Gender in Sikhi.

Darpan - Vaisakhi Special 2023

Friday
,
14
April
2023

Includes a re-print of Nash Doctrine: Five Freedoms of Vaisakhi 1699 and a profile feature on Harinder Singh.

Annual Report – 2021

Saturday
,
8
October
2022

As the pandemic continued to impact so many aspects of our lives, our donor community reaffirmed its commitment tospreading Guru’s Wisdom by supporting Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI). Thanks to our donors, SikhRI finished the year, having raised $1.6 million.

SikhRI Concludes its 20th Sidak Leadership Program

Wednesday
,
10
August
2022

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is delighted to announce the completion of its 20th annual Sidak leadership program, which took place from July 24 to August 6 in Mission, BC, Canada. 

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

2024 Annual Report

2023 Annual Report

2022 Annual Report

2021 Annual Report

2020 Annual Report

2019 Annual Report

2018 Annual Report

2017 Annual Report

2016 Annual Report

2015 Annual Report

2014 Annual Report

2013 Annual Report

2012 Annual Report

2011 Annual Report

2010 Annual Report

2009 Annual Report

2008 Annual Report

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