Dr Darshan Singh Tatla, also known as Darshan, was a renowned figure in the field of Sikh and Punjab studies. His unfortunate passing at 74 after a prolonged illness has left a void in the scholarly community, as he was considered to be one of its most underappreciated heroes.
Amid lockdown measures limiting people's incomes, the Sikh community in Australia has stepped up to provide numerous free meals daily.
In the last few years, Sikh heritage sites have been undergoing restoration and renovation. However, there have been shocking instances in the name of modernisation.
Sarai, a high school graduate from 2020, is working on a prototype of a "carbon sequestration factory" that could remove 1,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually from the atmosphere and ocean.
Max Arthur Macauliffe, a renowned author, wrote in the Preface to his famous book 'The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors' -
“I bring from the East what is practically an unknown religion.”
Members of Wolverhampton Council’s cabinet took a notable step to respect the Sikh legacy. In a discussion in 2021, they agreed to contribute £35,000 towards the construction of the Saragarhi Monument.
As ground-penetrating radar continues to uncover more unmarked graves, the Sikh community has shown solidarity with the grieving First Nations.