Amandeep Sandhu was born in Rourkela, Odisha. He completed his Master’s in English Literature from the University of Hyderabad. He worked as a journalist and later as a technical writer.
His first two books were autobiographical fiction: Sepia Leaves (2008) and Roll of Honour (2012). For the past few years, he has written for the media and contributed to anthologies. Panjab: Journeys through Fault Lines is his first non-fiction book.
He is currently a Homi Bhabha Fellow, working on a book on Sikhs outside Panjab but within India.
Join SikhRI as we pay tribute to those who answered the call of humanity during those dark days in Delhi. Featuring an esteemed panel of historians, activists, and legal advocates, this event sheds light on their courageous efforts.
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