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11 Jun

Haryana CM Saini Incorporates History of Sikh Gurus into Grade 8 Curriculum

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana education, Nayab Singh Saini, Sikh history

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, has fulfilled a major commitment made to the Sikh community and residents of the state by officially incorporating the history of the Sikh Gurus and Baba Banda Singh Bahadur into the Grade 8 school curriculum. This educational reform ensures that school children across the state will study the life lessons, values, and immense sacrifices of these historical figures. The decision stems from an announcement made by the Chief Minister during the 350th martyrdom anniversary functions of Guru Tegh Bahadur held in Haryana. At that time, the government promised to…

Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th Martyrdom Day to Be Marked Worldwide on November 24

nishuthapar10 CommentsCanada350th martyrdom day, Guru Tegh Bahadur, Hind di Chadar, Sikh history

Toronto (Amarjit Singh Khajuria): The world will observe the 350th Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji on November 24, 2025, recalling his message of courage, compassion, and freedom of belief. His teachings of “Fear not, Frighten not” continue to hold profound meaning in an era marked by rising intolerance and division.Often revered as “Hind di Chadar”, Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji sacrificed his life to defend the religious rights of Hindus, becoming a symbol of spiritual strength and moral resistance. Guru Gobind Singh Ji captured his unparalleled sacrifice in the lines, “Dharam het saka jin kiya, sis…

‘Martyrs’ Documentary to Screen in Calgary, Bringing Sikh History to Life

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainmentDashmesh Culture Centre, Jagmeet Singh Samundri, Martyrs documentary, Sikh history

Calgary, March 10, 2025 – A powerful documentary on Sikh history and martyrdom, titled Martyrs, is set for a special screening at the Dashmesh Culture Centre in Calgary on Saturday, March 22, at 8 PM. The film, directed by Jagmeet Singh Samundri, aims to bring the sacrifices of Sikh warriors to the forefront through a visually striking and historically rich narrative. A Tribute to Sikh Martyrs Produced by The Sikh Media, Martyrs explores significant events in Sikh history, highlighting the resilience, bravery, and sacrifices of Sikh warriors. The film follows the legacy of Samundri’s previous award-winning documentaries, Rise of the…