because the truth needs to be told
“1984 -When the Sun did not rise” – the unique documentary by Mumbai-based Teena Kaur Pasricha captures the genesis of the November 1984 anti-Sikh carnage and seeks recognition for the pogrom as “genocide -a crime against humanity.” 57 minutes of tears, injust... More »
Aanand L Rai and Shah Rukh Khan’s new film “Zero” insults the Sikh article of faith -Kirpan. Sikhs are contemplating legal and social action against the lead actor and the producers. Mumbai Sikhs are preparing to pursue the Central Board of Film Certification.... More »
Punjabis are fighting Punjabis for Punjabi in Punjab. Officials of Punjab government and private educational institutions are giving Punjabi a step-motherly treatment in schools and colleges. The citizenry is under the deluge of Bollywood. Activists of the Pun... More »
Outlook magazine’s Anniversary special edition on 1984 in October 2009 had articles and photo-features on 1984. Most of these carried the typical government line of thought with the exception of Sikh writers. In response, Jagmohan Singh had written an Open le... More »
As a co-promoter and participant of the first-ever Panthic Assembly, the author, who is also the editor of the World Sikh News, is provides a ring-side view of the proceedings as well as the fall out of the same in the last few days in newspapers and on social... More »
Delhi made Sikhs miss the bus in 1947. Delhi maimed and killed the Sikhs in June 1984. Delhi fell blind in November 1984. Delhi continues to fail the Sikhs- day in and day out. The Sikhs are perpetually awaiting justice and feel outraged about it. This is a qu... More »
This is the painful story of the author visiting the ghetto of Sultanpuri on the outskirts of Delhi, where the lumpens, police, friends and acquaintances coordinated well-orchestrated attacks to kill the poorest Sikhs in cold-blood. The author says, “Even toda... More »
Through an Open letter, WSN editor shares unhappiness of Punjabis, upset at the resignation of human rights activist-turned-legislator Harvinder Singh Phoolka, through an open letter to him. He has not only missed a huge opportunity to pursue the cause of just... More »
As a staunch opponent of death penalty, WSN editor Jagmohan Singh, in an Open Letter to Datuk Liew Vui Keong -Law Minister of Malaysia, congratulates the Islamic Republic of Malaysia for abolishing death penalty from next week. The Dr Mahathir Mohamad-led cabi... More »
DSGMC President Manjit Singh GK has temporarily put in his papers and handed over the reins to senior vice-president Harmeet Singh Kalka citing personal reasons. This comes as another blow to the Badal Akali Dal. Coming on the heels of the shake up within the ... More »
Fed up with dilly-dallying and lacklustre approach of Sikh bodies and political parties, Sikh activists have come together to convene a Panthic Assembly on 20-21 October 2018 in Amritsar of 117 members from Punjab and the Diaspora, aiming to charter a path of ... More »
ਆਮ ਸਿੱਖ, ਖੋਜੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਅਤੇ ਗੁਰਮੀਤ ਸੰਗੀਤਕਾਰਾਂ ਲਈ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਵਿਚ “ਘਰੁ” ਦਾ ਅਰਥ ਇਕ ਰੱਹਸ ਬਣਿਆ ਹੋਇਆ ਸੀ। ਇਸਨੂੰ ਕਿਆਸ ਕਰ ਸੁਰ, ਤਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਰਾਗ ਨਾਲ ਜੋੜਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ। ਆਪਣੀ ਪੁਸਤਕ “ਘਰੁ ਦਾ ਵਿਧਾਨ” ਵਿਚ ਡਾ ਚਰਨ ਕਮਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਨੇ ਕਈ ਭੁਲੇਖੇ ਦੂਰ ਕੀਤੇ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਇਕ ਨਵੀਨਤਮ ਖੋਜ ਕਰ ਗੁਰਬਾਣੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਗਾਇ... More »