A photo that sings
A photo that sings – Bhai Sahib Bhai Jwala Singh Ragi of Thatha Tibba, Kapurthala. 1935 at Dera Sahib, Lahore. On the Jori is Bhai Gurcharan Singh and at about 10 years old is Bhai Avtar Singh playing the Taus. The handsome little boy, on the extreme left, is Bhai Rattan Singh, a gurbhai of … Continue reading
This man murdered my nephew!
GURVINDERPAL SINGH, who shot and along with his friends bludgeoned my nephew, Prabhdeep Singh, to death. Prabhdeep, the boy friend of the accuseds’ daughter, was 22+ at the time of his murder.
Manu Passed away
I am deeply affected as I mourn the passing away of my nephew Manu, who was shot at point blank range by the father of his girlfriend on the night of February 8, hours after the ‘Venice and Punjab’ event in Chandigarh. He was declared brain dead but was kept on the ventilator as the … Continue reading
Sangeet Natak Academy Awards 2009 for 3 Punjab exponents
Sangeet Natak Academy Awards 2009 for 3 Punjab exponents: Lachhman Singh Seen (82, Tabla), Vilayat Khan Ragi (90, Dhadhi) and Neeta Mohindra (45, Acting). First time that Punjab could fetch such a haul at the National Academy of Music, Dance and Drama awards. The President of India will confer these to the 33 awardees in … Continue reading
Tabla Maestro
Ustad Lachhman Singh Seen, 82 years of age, is one of the students of Mian Kader Baksh of Lahore Gharana of Punjab.
look back at the 2009 Harballabh
Interesting to look back at the 2009 Harballabh Festival concert, which had a lot of emotional and academic value, growing up with the tales of my various teaching lines elders. Parminder S Bhamra used to make wooden beds until March 2003 and he has been introduced on this prestigious platform in less than 6 years … Continue reading
look back at the 2009 Harballabh Festival concert
Interesting to look back at the 2009 Harballabh Festival concert, which had a lot of emotional and academic value, growing up with the tales of my various teaching lines elders. Parminder S Bhamra used to make wooden beds until March 2003 and he has been introduced on this prestigious platform in less than 6 years … Continue reading
Anād Kāv Tarañg & Anād Kāv Sanmān 2008–9
In memory of Baljit Kaur Tulsi,The ANĀD Foundation presents Anād Kāv Tarañg & Anād Kāv Sanmān 2008–9, honouring Amarjeet Chandan, the Punjabi poet / Professor Namvar Singh, Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishvavidyalaya, will preside & launch Paintee, selected 35 poems by Chandan / Krishen Khanna, the painter, will be the Chief Guest & will … Continue reading
Sri Sathya Sai Organisation of Delhi celebrates the birthday of Sri Guru Nanak Deva ji
Sri Sathya Sai Organisation of Delhi celebrates the birthday celebrations of Sri Guru Nanak Deva ji on Sunday, 01 November 2009 at 5 PM (Sharp) to 6.30 PM, Sri Sathya Sai International Center, Bhisham Pitamah Marg, Lodhi Road (diagonally opposite to Shirdi Sai Mandir) New Delhi. The one & half hour program shall include a … Continue reading
anad foundation jury decision on Anad Kav Sanman 2009
The Anad Foundations’ awards Jury met this Sunday & decided to honour Punjabi poet Amarjit Chandan with the Anad Kav Sanman 2009. The annual award carries a cash of Rupees 2.5 Lacs, citation and silver plate & a turban/shawl. The annual poetry festival will feature Amarjit Chandan reading his poetical works on Sunday, November 22, … Continue reading