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Confusing rituals with religion
Back in the day aka in my early childhood I remember my parents would suggest performing a Tikka ritual just near the period of Diwali. Interestingly it does have its origins in another faith. The following suggests: After the high… Read More ›
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30 years after 1984 – Why do we keep coming back to Trafalgar Square ?
It is that time again… June sadly spells and reminds every Sikh of the Tīsrā Ghallughara, the Sikh Holocaust, the Sikh Nakhba, the disaster that continues to reveal even more unanswered questions and the thud that resonates in every Sikhs… Read More ›
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The danger of rebranding religion into a sub-culture
At Saffron Mic X a few weeks back I asked if Sikhi was getting re-branded as Punjabi, for example a mix of religious and sadly reawakened superstitious practices such as fasting and various wedding rituals. Maybe for some being Punjabi… Read More ›
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Smiles and Samosas at number 10
From my forthcoming book : 30 years for Justice and Hope. This is one of the last few poems featured in the edition. Smiles & Samosas at number 10 I sit and watch by the sidelines A silent thinker, commentator… Read More ›
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My latest poem – Hush
Based on recently released UK government papers my thoughts go to the all the innocent lives left to die in 1984. The title of this piece is called HUSH. Its short yet from the depths of a Sikh soul that… Read More ›
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Where are the religious leaders at this time of war?
August 21, 2014
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Confusing rituals with religion
August 4, 2014
2007 ›
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2007 A Year in review
December 31, 2007
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Enjoy the mix of accents and languages
December 3, 2007
2005 ›
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Keep on Walking – CD Review
February 18, 2006
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On the 9:19 I saw someone die in front of me
December 10, 2005