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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.

Dan: Sikhi, Nonprofits & Giving

Monday
,
17
January
2022

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has released its eighth research report in the State of the Panth series titled Dan: Sikhi, Nonprofits & Giving.

Annual Report – 2020

Saturday
,
16
October
2021

2020 has been a year like no other for the world and by default for SikhRI as well. However, among all the challenges, there have also been many things worth celebrating. The global pandemic spurred us to be more agile, more creative, and more inventive than before.

SikhRI’s Miri-Piri Report: Politics, Spirituality, and Sikh Sovereignty

Wednesday
,
21
July
2021

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has released its seventh research report in the State of the Panth series titled Miri-Piri: The Political-Spiritual Sikh Doctrine.

Gunvir Singh appointed Executive Director of SikhRI

Thursday
,
15
July
2021

The Board of Directors of the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gunvir Singh (Baveja) as its next Executive Director.

SikhRI Celebrates the Life and Legacy of Guru Teghbahadar Sahib

Monday
,
22
March
2021

Bridgewater, NJ [March 22, 2021] The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is delighted to invite you to an online conference commemorating the 400th Prakash Purab (Illumination Day) of Guru Teghbahadur Sahib on 27 March 2021 at 11 am EDT.

SikhRI Reflects: It Is Wrong Now; It Was Wrong Then

Saturday
,
17
October
2020

On October 1st, 2020, Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) posted an article entitled “Circles of Influence, Circles of Abuse” that included references to Gurdarshan Singh and very serious misconduct that went largely unaddressed for many years.

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

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