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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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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.

Pacific Northwest Tour Sparks New Lights - 8th November 2012

Thursday
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8
November
2012

From 26 October to 1 November, the Sikh Research Institute in Canada worked closely with community groups, local media and the Lower Mainland's Gurduaras to help build awareness of the Sikh heritage and history.

Forging Modern Connections to Sikh Political History - 25th October 2012

Thursday
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25
October
2012

Over four days, from 18-21 October, Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI), in partnership with local Sikh organizations in the UK, presented a variety of seminars around London and Leicester, attracting more than 400 attendees over the course of the tour.

A World Was Waiting to be Born - 10th October 2012

Wednesday
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10
October
2012

Kartarpur (City of Creator) and 'Begampura' (City without Sorrow) are the Guru's (the perfection) vision of purposeful living, as articulated in the Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scriptural canon.

Students remember Sikh temple shooting victims - 20th September 2012

Thursday
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20
September
2012

More than 60 people huddled together with candles in hand on the steps of Brower Commons for an interfaith vigil in memory of the seven Sikhs who died Aug. 5 after a shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis.

Sidak 2012: 14 days, 3 tracks of learning, 25 revolutionaries - 22nd August 2012

Wednesday
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22
August
2012

The weekend of 4-5 August, 25 young adults hailing from the US, Canada, England and Scotland flew in to San Antonio, Texas, for the tenth year of Sikh Research Institute’s annual leadership development retreat: Sidak – Faith. Courage. Discipline.

Interfaith Panel Convenes to Discuss Faith in Economics and Politics- 16th August 2012

Thursday
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16
August
2012

San Antonio, TX—The 2012 Infinite Wisdom Day, an annual gathering of the interfaith community in San Antonio and conducted during Sikh Research Institute’s annual Sidak leadership program, opened with a sabad honoring the victims of the attack on the Gurduara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

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

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