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The Training of the Indian Army in WWII | Alan Jefferys
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🎙️ A Deep Dive into the Indian Army’s WWII Training with Dr. Alan Jeffreys In this enlightening discussion, we sit down with Dr. Alan Jeffreys, Head of Collections at the Imperial War Museum and author of Approach to Battle: Training the Indian Army During the Second World War, to explore the crucial yet often overlooked aspect of training the Indi…
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What G.S. Nawepindiya's Music Career Can Teach You About Sikh History?
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What Secrets Lie Hidden Inside the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Exhibition?
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Discover the legendary life of Maharaja Ranjit Singh, the iconic Sikh warrior and king, in this insightful video featurin…
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Magic Singh: Secrets, Challenges, and Mind-Blowing Tricks
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Sri Sarbloh Granth with Jvala Singh
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ In this episode, we are honored to be joined by Jvala Singh, a lecturer at UC Berkeley, creator of The Suraj Podcast, author of “54 Punjab…
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The Kaurs of 1984 with Sanam Sutirath Wazir
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Explore the Untold Stories of Sikh Women Who Survived the 1984 Genocide In this exclusive interview with Sanam Sutirath Wazir, we…
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The Truth About 3HO Boarding Schools | Deslippe & Stukin
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ In this episode, we are joined by Stacy Stukin, a Los Angeles-based journalist, and Philip Deslippe, a PhD candidate in the Department of Religious…
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From Bengal Famine To The Green Revolution & India’s Food Security | Prof. Benjamin Siegel
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ In this episode we're joined by Professor Benjamin Siegel from Boston University discusses the evolution of Indian agriculture and food security. The conver…
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ In this episode we're joined by Dr. Somak Biswas, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Cambridge and author of “Passages Through India,” who …
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Why Did Germany Lose WWI? | Professor Holger Afflerbach
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Introduction00:17 - Who is Holger Afflerbach?04:20 - Did Germany Fully Commit to Total War in WWI? Plus, Insights into the Fisher Controversy08:36 - Uncertai…
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Resistance & Collaboration with Axis Powers | Dr Aviel Roshwald
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Join us in an insightful discussion with Dr. Aviel Roshwald, the esteemed author of 'Occupied: European & Asian Responses to Axis Occupation'. Navigate the …
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The Companys Sword | Professor Christina Welsch
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Introduction00:43 - Who is Christina Welsch? 02:37 - Exploring the Origins and Longevity of the East India Company's Army06:35 - Examples of Ruling by the Sword?12:38…
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History of Bollywood, It's Global Impact & The Truth About Your Favourite Movie | Prof. Sunny Singh
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ In this episode we're joined by Professor Sunny Singh who delves into the history of Bollywood, exploring its global impact and the truths behind beloved mo…
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South Asian Canadian Women & The Ghadar Movement | Rishma Johal
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The Truth About the EIC's Indirect Rule | Callie Wilkinson
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Unravel the mysteries of the East India Company's dominance in India with historian Callie Wilkinson. Dive deep into the EIC's indirect rule, their cunning strategies, and …
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Hardeep Matharu: Navigating Identity, Journalism, and Cultural Crossroads
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Join us for a riveting podcast episode featuring Hardeep Matharu, a journalist renowned for her insightful explorations into identity, culture, and the complex world of jou…
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The Truth About Empire: Real Histories of British Colonialism | Professor Alan Lester
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Jas Billan: Candid Talks, Culture Clashes, and THAT viral clip
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The Beatles to Paddington How The West Indian Generation Reshaped British Culture | Amanda Bidnall
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Comedy, Identity, and the Aunty Years | Sukh Ojla
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Dive into a captivating podcast episode where we welcome our special guest Sukh Ojla, known for her engaging humor and insightful reflections on South Asian culture, identity, and the …
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No Entry Into White Settler Colonies | Professor David Atkinson
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★🌍 Explore the Complex History of Immigration Restrictions with Professor David Atkinson! 🌍Join us in this enlightening journey through history as we delve into the intricate world of imm…
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Former CSIS Spy Whistleblows on Diversity, Counterterrorism, and National Security | Huda Mukbil
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Huda Mukbil, a former intelligence officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), discusses her experiences and insights into the world of national security and d…
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Inside the Post Office Scandal | Onkar Sandhu
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Uncover the truth behind the Post Office Scandal, one of the UK's most significant miscarriages of justice, in this detailed podcast. We explore the Horizon computer system, which…
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How Did This Conference Shape India's Fight for Independence? | Professor Stephen Legg
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 01:01 - Who is Stephen Legg? 03:35 - What are the Round Tables Conferences? 07:18 - Interesting facts, assumptions, and breakthroughs from your research on the Round Table Conferences…
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The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace | Tej Pal Singh Ralmill & Rav Singh
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Embark on a historical voyage with our latest video, 'The Indian Army at Hampton Court Palace.' This enthralling documentary invites you to traverse time, uncovering the significant ro…
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How Black & Brown Communities Shaped the UK | Preeti Dhillon
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Embark on a journey with us through Britain's lesser-known history, spotlighting the transformative movements spearheaded by black and brown activists. Dive into the tales of the …
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Invisible Chains: The History of State Sanctioned Human Trafficking | Cindy Hahamovitch
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Introduction01:28 - What are guestworker programs?02:27 - What are the origins of guestworker programs?07:26 - How do guestworker programs differ from indentured labour and slavery?09:4…
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Sikh Soldiers in WWI: Loyalty, Sacrifice & Identity | Asst. Professor John Soboslai
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Introduction01:04 - Who is John Soboslai?11:49 - Contrasts between Judeo-Christian martyrdom and non-Abrahamic martyrdom?16:22 - How is martyrdom reconceived or repurposed by those holding autho…
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Idi Amin & The Ugandan Asian Exodus | Lucy Fulford
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Discover the untold stories of the Ugandan Asian Expulsion with Lucy Fulford, author of 'The Exiled Empire: Immigration and the Uganda Asian Exodu…
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Banged Up Abroad: 28 Days In The World's Worst Prison | Amardeep Bassey
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ In an unexpected turn of events, Amardeep Bassey, a distinguished British journalist traveling to Afghanistan for an assignment, is suddenly swept…
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ Join me in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Tony Collins, a renowned British social historian with a specific focus on the multifaceted world of sport…
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Introduction01:08 - Who is Daniel Elam?01:26 - Becoming a Professor?06:02 - Bhagat Singh’s upbringing and influence of Sikhi?06:02 - Can you shed light on Bhagat Singh’s upbringing and the influence of S…
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Music in Colonial Punjab | Dr Radha Kapuria
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Introduction01:32 - Getting To Know Radha Kapuria02:53 - Understanding The Scope Of The Book04:57 - Music And Culture During Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Era08:48 - Busting Myths: Ranjit Singh's Deb…
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How The World Took On The British Empire | David Veevers
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Introduction 05:08 - What factors have contributed to the contentious nature of studying the British Empire in contemporary discourse? 10:39 - Can you share the spark or motivation that led you …
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Sunmit Singh's Antique Adventures: Sikh Art & Arms
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:58 - Who is Sunmit Singh?03:25 - Why were your family in Kuwait?08:19 - Impact of 9/11?12:10 - How did you end up getting into antiques?16:54 - Are there any pieces you’ve had in your collection that have sto…
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Stolen History: The Truth About The British Empire | Sathnam Sanghera
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Introduction01:18 - How did you approach simplifying a complex topic for young readers, while maintaining its essence?03:34 - What motivated you to write about the British Empire specifically for a young…
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The Shocking Truth about Yogi Bhajan: Evaluating his Life & Legacy | Philip Deslippe & Stacie Stukin
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Olive Branch Report - https://bityl.co/H9AV Deslippe & Stukin: How "Siri Singh Sahib" Yogi Bhajan Created An Empire - https://bityl.co/H9AQ Yogi Bhajan Turned an L.A. Yoga Studio into a Juggernaut, and Left Two Generations of Followers Reeling from Alleged Abuse - https://bityl.co/HAzn From Maharaj to Mahan Tantric: The Construction of Yogi Bhajan'…
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Untold Origins of The British Empire 🇬🇧 | Nandini Das
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - A Glimpse of the Conversation01:57 - Let's Dive In!02:49 - Meet Nandini Das: Who Is She?03:32 - Nandini's Path to Becoming an Early Modern English Literature & Culture Professor05:30 - From Travel Writin…
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Baba Santa Singh Ji's Life & Legacy | Jasmeet Singh
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Intro00:49 - Who is Jasmeet Singh?04:07 - Taking Amrit at a Young age?05:40 - Interactions with Baba Santa Singh Ji?07:13 - Controversy surrounding Baba Ji’s death10:30 - Baba Ji’s Early Life17:12 - Beco…
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Inventing the Middle East | Guillemette Crouzet
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Welcome and Introduction 01:11 - Getting to know Guillemette Crouzet: Who is she? 01:51 - Delving into the Past: What ignited your passion for history? 03:48 - Behind the Book: What inspired "Inventing t…
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The Fascinating Truth About Vaisakhi 1699 | Dr. Kamalroop Singh
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Introduction00:29 - The Role of Masands Before Their Removal17:09 - The Evolution of the Term 'Khalsa'26:48 - Vaisakhi 1699: Events & Timeline46:31 - The Connection Between Goats & Vaisakhi56:35 - Panj Pyare & Pa…
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The Brave Battle for Turban Rights | Tarsem Singh Sandhu
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Tarsem Singh Sandhu is a notable figure in the Sikh community for his advocacy for the right to wear the turban while working as a bus driver in Wolverhampton, England in the 1960s. He was one of the first Sikh bus drivers in the country to wear a turban and grow his beard and as a result faced discrimination, including a two year suspension by the…
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In Search of Amrit Kaur: An Indian Princess in Wartime Paris | Livia Manera Sambuy
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Teaser 00:44 - Overview 02:46 - Intro 04:54 - What inspired you to write a book about Amrit Kaur? 09:13 - What research did you do to bring Amrit Kaur's story to life in your book? 13:38 - What can you tell us about Amrit Kaur'…
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The Ultimate Guide To Anhad Magazine
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Teaser 00:59 - Introduction 01:53 - Finding out about the team 03:56 - What is Anhad Magazine? 05:02 - Why invoke the spirit of the Singh Sabha movement? 11:08 - What is the aim of the magazine? 14:01 - What is involved in the …
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24 Hours at the Kissan Protest | Hark1karan
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - 5 Minute History: What is the Kissan Protest? 04:48 - How did the book come about? 06:55 - What was it like visiting and experiencing the protest site first hand? 08:51 - In the age of social media, why make a physical photo bo…
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Me, My Mum and My Palla Ceremony | Oupkar Kaur
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ We talk about how Oupkar, in the footsteps of other women before her, picked her mother to take the traditional role of the father during her Palla ceremony. We talk about what went behind the decision, family reaction, Oupkar’s relati…
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BBC Antiques Roadshow Arms & Armour Expert | Runjeet Singh
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★ Join the Ramblings of a Sikh YouTube Channel ★ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ★ Buy this podcast a coffee ★ 00:00 - Teaser 00:56 - Introduction 01:45 - Early life & upbringing 03:46 - Family Background 04:47 - Becoming a police officer? 05:56 - From collector to collecting? 08:35 - Why are antique swords (usually) far superior? 10:39 - What …
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Sikh Art & Philosophy Explained | Jvala Singh & Simran Kaur
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00:00 - Intro 01:02 - The origins of this project 02:01 - Why was the decision made to make the calendar entirely about women? 02:53 - Idol worship and paintings of Gurus? 06:34 - An artist's perspective of depicting Gurus and other figures from Sikh history? 08:22- Where are the stories coming from? What do the sources tell us about Sikh women in …
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Sikh History at the World Cup? | Rav Singh
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Featuring Neymar's mascot, Josh Singh. Prince Ripudaman Singh, his Swan Rolls-Royce & matching Roll Royce Cygnett. The Koutoubia Mosque replica in Kapurthala. The first Indian languages school in England. General Allard, Napoleon's wife & cashmere shawls. The Sikh Peanut Prince of Argentina and a Portuguese eye-witness to Guru Arjun Dev Ji’s shahee…
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