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Sikh Pioneers soldiers of fortitude

Amritsar, Punjab: Punjab has always been a region of warriors though soldiering was only open to certain castes. The ascent of Sikhism and its bringing into being an order of saint-soldiers unfettered by caste restrictions gave a chance to everyone ...

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18 Punjabi poets awarded by GKU

Bathinda, Punjab: Prof Ravinder Bhathal, Sukhwinder Amrit and Mal Singh Rampuri were among the 18 personalities who were honoured with the Prof Mohan Singh Award at a function held at the Guru Kashi University, Talwandi Sabo. They were honoured for their ...

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With life-size statues, this farmer carves a niche for himself

Bathinda, Punjab: Consistent efforts to make life-size statues using fibre glass sheets helped him in carving out a secure niche for himself in Punjab. Showcasing a pair of bullocks at Prof Mohan Singh Mela at the Guru Nanak Dev Thermal Ground, ...

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UK recognises contribution of Sikh war veterans

London, UK: Britain has honoured the contribution of thousands of Sikhs, who laid down their lives fighting for the British Indian Army during both World Wars at an event here. The event at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Berkshire, southwest ...

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