Seeking escape in words

Books provided the anchor readers needed in these times of flux Roopinder Singh A shortage of good books? Yes, the New York Times ran a story about how Christmas shoppers were running out of titles to give to their friends because bookstores, even Amazon, did not have enough copies of books. 2018 was a blockbuster year in the US, with non-fiction like Fear by Bob …

Exploring Sikh identity and ethos

Sikhism is a world religion with followers in all parts of the globe. While most of the Sikhs trace their origins to Punjab, there are Sikhs from other lands too, particularly the Americas. Yet, much of the literature and discourse around the religion is Punjab-centric. I J Singh, Emeritus Professor, New York University, taught anatomy and has been writing extensively …