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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.

SikhRI wishes you a Guru-centered Vaisakhi! - 14th April 2019

Sunday
,
14
April
2019

Dear fellow-travellers, Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa, Vahiguru ji ki Fatih!

SikhRI publishes an online course on Japu Sahib - 29th March 2019

Friday
,
29
March
2019

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is announcing the release of a new online course on Japu Sahib, the opening Bani (revelation) of the Guru Granth Sahib.

SikhRI releases a new report on Akal Takht Sahib - 28th March 2019

Thursday
,
28
March
2019

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is pleased to announce it has just released its fourth report in the State of the Panth series, exploring the role and function of Akal Takht Sahib for the global Sikh collective.

May your 2019 be filled with Light & Love! – SikhRI - 4th January 2019

Friday
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4
January
2019

Vahiguru ji ka Khalsa, Vahiguru ji ki Fatih! May your 2019 be filled with Light & Love!

Annual Report – 2018

Tuesday
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1
January
2019

As a global nonprofit organization, every year SikhRI produces original online courses, research papers, videos, podcasts, events, and books to create the largest go-to source of Sikh knowledge online.

Free children's course to spark curiosity in the children – Anandu Sahib by SikhRI - 1st January 2019

Tuesday
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1
January
2019

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is pleased to announce the release of a new children’s online course Anand Sahib that explores the bani of the same name.

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

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