The life of Amrita Sher-Gil: India’s Frida Kahlo »
Amrita Sher-Gil was an acclaimed Hungarian-Indian artist. She has been referred to as ‘one of the greatest avant-garde women of the twentieth century’ and a ‘pioneer in modern Indian art.’ Her impressive paintings are amongst the most expensive of all female Indian artists. But what do we know about her life and how she became such a prominent figure in India’s history?
Read more...ੴ ‘Ik Onkar’ symbol painted on aircraft »
Air India paints ੴ ‘Ik Onkar’symbol which means ONE ABSOLUTE BEING on its aircraft to mark Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary.
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ARDAS »
The word Ardas means a appeal a memorial or an address to a superior authority.It is a appeal of a soul …
EastEnders – The Panesar Brothers in the House »
Albert Square’s newest family starts to arrive. Panesar’s are going to set a new trademark. Their conflict with Ben Mitchell will set a …
The Earl and Countess of Wessex visit Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall, UK »
The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Southall to celebrate their new licensing to offer The Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Read more...Empire of the Sikhs Exhibition Opens in London »
Over 100 dazzling artworks and objects tell the story of a cosmopolitan empire that almost ended British rule in India
Read more...Welcome to the team Rajveer Kaur »
London, UK: We're super excited about welcoming Rajveer Kaur to the Sikhs Online team. Her passion for travel, reading, acting and dancing is something we've long been looking for and look forward to her reviews on Punjabi Literature and Travel in the coming weeks.
Read more...New Years Eve programme not to be missed at Guru Maneyo Granth Gurdwara »
'Without Shape Without Form' Exhibition will be open from 5pm-8pm, followed by a Diwaan by Bhai Ajit Singh Ji Akath Katha & Naam Simran from 9pm - 12.30am
Read more...Sikh Art Exhibits in the UK »
Saturday 4th November on the day of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab there was an opening at Guru Maneyo Granth Gurdwara in Slough of a Sikh Art exhibition called Without Shape Without Form painted by the artist Kanwar Singh from Art of Punjab.
Read more...BBC’s Comedy Classroom – Calling Sikh Students! »
Are you a Headteacher, Teacher, Parent or Student involved in or attending a Sikh faith school around the UK? This may may …
Anand Karaj: A Sikhs’ Blissful Union »
Thеrе’ѕ hаrdlу аnуthіng thаt саn mаtсh thе Sіkhѕ’ zеѕtfulnеѕѕ fоr lіfе. Bе іt thеіr fооd оr thе Bhаngrа dаnсе, еvеrуthіng ѕреаkѕ оf thеіr …
The festival of Diwali celebrated in three cultures »
Enthusiastically celebrated by people of all nationalities, races and religions, Diwali, the festival of lights, creates a magical world of joy and festivity. …
A history to Sikh Art & Paintings »
Whіlе Sikh аrt lаrgеlу сеlеbrаtеѕ thе unique ѕріrіtuаl аnd ѕесulаr identity оf thе Sikh people, іt аlѕо rеflесtѕ the аrtіѕtіс dіvеrѕіtу оf the Punjab rеgіоn.
Read more...Meet Raj Singh Tattal aka The Pentacularartist »
When Rajinder was only 15, he launched his very own SuperHero comic strip and that was published in a UK newspaper. He has a real passion for art, and as you can clearly see...he is very talented.
Read more...Early painting of Baba Deep Singh Ji to be auctioned in UK »
A wide selection of Punjab and Sikh related artifacts are set to be auctioned on May 21st by British Auction House Mullocks. The highlight of the sales is an early watercolor of Baba Deep Singh Ji fighting Afghan forces, dating from the 1800′s, it’s expected to fetch £400-£600.
Read more...Time for Diwali goodwill to shine again »
The BBC, consistently one of the most even-handed observers of Britain’s many ethnic communities, has put together a fine explanatory article about Diwali, …
Kabbadi is on the up Down Under »
Kabbadi, a sport played for hundreds of years by Sikhs in the Punjab and other regions of northern India, continues to build a presence in other parts of the world.
Read more...Expect to be moved by The Punjab exhibition »
The cradle of a great civilisation. A vital staging post on the Silk Road. A divided land bedevilled by conflict for centuries.
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Desi Bhangra »
Bhangra is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region of India. Bhangra began as a folk dance …
‘Teeyan’ »
On the 11th of July 2008 Sikh Community Care Project (SCCP) celebrated an event called ‘TEEYAN’. This event also bought to a close …
We must flaunt our Royal Sikh look »
She’s dressed up the likes of Vikram Chatwal, Malkit Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu. Meet designer Sahiba J Singh who excels in Sikh …
The festival of Hola Mahalla »
Hola Mahalla or simply Hola is a Sikh festival, which takes place on the first of the lunar month of Chet, which usually …
Sikh protests stop Sotheby’s auction of ‘religious relic’ »
Sotheby’s has withdrawn a rare 18th-century steel armour plate from public sale after protesters claimed it was a religious relic which may have …
Gatka Warriors »
Gatka is an ancient martial art which has been thoroughly battle-tested and has existed in northern India for many thousands …
Indian Sarees »
The Indian saree has been an important part of Indian culture for many centuries. The saree itself has an interesting history, but perhaps …