By Harbakhsh Grewal on November 15, 2009
Welcome to the new look Punjab Heritage site, complete as you can see with blogs from a wide variety of experts in their field, know-alls, and generally Punjab heritage-lovers of one sort or another. What we all share is a passion for Punjab, its history, its rich culture and our shared heritage.
The previous site was [...]
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By Amandeep Madra on October 11, 2009
Punjab Heritage News has a new look and a fantastic new feature that will ensure that this site continues its role as the principle source of information and news about the heritage of the Punjab.
The two-decade rich archive of hundreds of news stories which has made Punjab Heritage News an invaluable resource will remain. This [...]
Posted in blog | Tagged UKPHA
By Amandeep Madra on November 4, 2008
How would you like the details of 2000 years of Punjabi and Sikh history at your fingertips? Today, UKPHA launches www.punjabhistory.org – a new Punjab History timeline resource on the internet.
When Alexander the Great burst through the Himalayan ranges and into the Punjab in 326 B.C., he was an early proponent of what ….
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged UKPHA
By Amandeep Madra on June 30, 2008
Amongst the treasures in the collection of London’s British Library, which include the Magna Carta and the Lindisfarne Gospels, lie a remarkable collection of modest personal effects that tell an extraordinary story from the dying days of Sikh sovereignty in Punjab.
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Posted in Manuscripts | Tagged UKPHA
By Amandeep Madra on January 31, 2008
UKPHA is delighted to present the third in the successful series of "Sikh Arts and Heritage" video lectures. "Inside the Lion's Mouth : The Design and Decoration of Sikh Artillery" represents many years of study by Neil Carelton of the V&A.
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By Amandeep Madra on December 31, 2007
We here are at Punjab Heritage News have had a great year in reporting various news related to Punjab Heritage in 2007. The various ares that we cover include Architectural Heritage, Material Heritage, Manuscripts, Cultural Heritage and our very own Editorial and Reviews.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged UKPHA
By Amandeep Madra on December 10, 2007
"The living embodiment of the Sikh martial tradition, the Nihang is feared and revered in equal measure", a fascinating audio interview with acclaimed photo journalist Nick Fleming tells his personal story of how he captured, on film, the earthy majesty of the Nihangs of the Punjab.
The audio interview is accompanied by a selection of photographs [...]
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged UKPHA
By Amandeep Madra on December 3, 2007
Few of Britain's one million plus Punjabis realise that their tiny country is packed with sites related to their heritage. From Inverness in northern Scotland to the Isle of Wight in the English Channel the UK is home to sites that tell the story of the Anglo-Punjabi realtionship.
With the Winter school holidays about to [...]
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By Amandeep Madra on December 1, 2007
An exhibition of books, rare manuscripts and photographs relating to Sikhism, Sikh Gurus, history and freedom fighters of Punjab and other martyrs including publications on Shaheed Bhagat Singh was inaugurated here on Thursday at theGuru Nanak Dev University.
Posted in Manuscripts | Tagged UKPHA
By Amandeep Madra on November 21, 2007
The Spinning Wheel Film Festival has done a great seva (service) by showcasing films which span all genres, giving the audience a chance to view, ponder and discuss provocative and evocative films made to highlight the Sikh experience. This festival is a platform for Sikh awareness, showcasing talent through both films and exhibitions.
Posted in Cultural, Reviews | Tagged Lecture, UK, UKPHA
