Browsing Tag: Stories

Remembering Partition, One Story at a Time: All of these stories, unique and yet similar in so many ways, point to the fact that these individuals are survivors in every sense of the word, having survived Partition as well as the loss of life and culture that accompanied it. These faces also remind me why I fell in love with history and everything that comes with it – languages, cultures and traditions, but most importantly, the people on the ground, who have experienced and lived it...
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English version of Punjabi storybook released in Canada: A collection of Punjabi short stories written by Dr Harshinder Kaur, deputy medical superintendent of Government Rajindera Hospital in Patiala, have been rewritten in English by a Canadian writer, Ajmer Rode.
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SikhNet releases Volumes 5-8 NEW Children's Stories CDs: Now SikhNet has just completed a completely new set of audio story CDs series with 30 completely new stories! You can take your favorite stories with you in the car or play them on your CD player at bedtime.
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Comic Relief: When Daljeet Singh Sidhu wanted to introduce his three-year-old son to Sikh heroes and history, he was not at a loss of words. But what he did not have, was a story that his boy could see, feel and later read. That’s when it struck Sidhu; that Sikh history has many heroes, but no graphics.
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The Magic 'Degh' ~ Sikh Stories For Children: "The Magic 'Degh'" retells those Sikh stories and legends which highlight the core values propounded by Guru Nanak. They flow from his fundamental belief that all human beings - men and women - are created equal. These values have resonated through the centuries.
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The Revolution of Truth : Sach Productions: I know many people in the Indian community believe that wealth is the measure for success, but very few believe that experience, and life fulfillment itself can be successful.
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Q. & A. with Navjot Kaur ~ author of 'Dreams of Hope': Our readers are the ones who have inspired me forward. When they take the time to write and share a special moment with me with reference to reading A Lion’s Mane, it just makes my heart smile. Having just recently moved to Vancouver, from Ontario, it has been wonderful to see the reactions on people’s faces when they see the Sikh identity on the cover of a children’s book for the first time.
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Your Good Samaritan stories: Our recent story of an act of kindness that befell British writer Bernard Hare, changing him profoundly, inspired dozens of readers to share their own experiences. Here, 10 readers share their own uplifting tales of how their own Good Samaritan helped them out. They reveal how the sudden intervention of a complete stranger can transform one's life for the better - and even save it.
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I had lunch with God!!: Too often, we underestimate the power of touch, smile, a kind word, a listening ear or the smallest act of caring; all of which, have the potential to turn the life around. People come into your life for a reason. Embrace all equally!
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