Ram Raaj?
PehlaaN faislaa kar lavo, bhaleyo lokko, ke Ram tuhaddaa Ghulam hai jaa tussee os de sevak. Ajj Ram tuhadda ainna mohtaaj ho geyaa ke tuhaddeeyaan meherbanian bagair Raja nahee rehaa. Te eh Akali? “Ek Ram ghatt ghatt mein rehta” Phalana Dal te dhimkana Dal – oye moorkho Akal da dal chaheeda si, O kitthe geya? … Continue reading
Sojhee
Kehende ne ke Khadur Sahib de ilaake ‘ch Panthic vote hai – assee mauke bahut ditte par hunn is Punjab daa ik Aam Aadmi savaal kardaa Je: Panth daa gavaaeyaa kee hai te bachaaeyaa kee hai? Panth daa visaareyaa kee hai te savaareya kee hai? Faisle di ghadee aa challee je – Naam Karke Panthic Kaun, … Continue reading
Khadur Sahib it is. Aam Admi Party it is.
It is an overwhelming moment for me to begin to serve the region of Khadur Sahib, where, since the time of Guru Amar Das, my grand ancestors have served with their heart, with their soul. For many years now, I have served to the best of my abilities in the non-profit, non-political and non-government sector. … Continue reading
Is it time to lose my political virginity?
Is it time to lose my political virginity? Painful it might be. Bleed me they may. I feel ready. Chosen’ve I my caravan mates. I have the seeds. I shall walk to the fields. The path seems treacherous. Glitter them humps those hurdles Pitfalls very many. Waters are rough even damning. Fathom across shall I. … Continue reading
Khushwant Singh Passes Away: I shed not one tear
He was one of ’em whom I had pledged never to meet for reasons I vaguely remember. Then I met for I had to arrange an interview of his for an archive. We met two days in succession – we sang both days together. He told me of his favourite singers – his all time … Continue reading
Many Secrets
Marshal of the Air Force, Arjan Singh and Rear Admiral Kirpal Singh posing for me. It was fabulous to see the two real-life heroes together but especially when Arjan Singh said to me pointing a finger towards the Admiral, “me and Kirpal share many secrets!” Ah, that twinkle in his eyes 😉
Ashok
After my lec-dem in the morning, Ashok introduced himself as a “rasika” asked “which instruments” I made. He studies violin. He has a 140 year old French instrument and is very inquisitive about wood, varnish methods in addition to being a names thrower – Stradevari and so on! My best wishes to you Ashok…
Ākār III – Calligraphy workshop with Kamaljeet Kaur
The ANĀD Foundation with support from District Administration Kapurthala cordially invites you to the Puniya Baithak at the Quila:Sorath 31 Rag of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Series X by Bhai Baldeep Singh jee on Tuesday Dec 17, 2013 from 2.30 PM – 5.00 PM. Also an exhibition of calligraphy artworks and workshop on calligraphy by … Continue reading
31-Rāg Punyā Baithak X – Rāg Dhanāsri: Invite
December 16, 2013 is my mother’s first death anniversary. Full moon night is on the 17th. Mom was a fine Dholak player too and my first Gurbani Kirtan teacher. As a tribute to Ma, Ustad Yousuf Khan, a student of late tabla wizard Ustad Habeeb-ud-din Khan of Ajrada Gharana, who is one of India’s finest … Continue reading
Delhi di shaam
Delhi di shaam chakka bhi te kadam bhi – jaam…
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