UCSB’s Punjab studies programme in Chandigarh

Every year a group of seekers—some of them students and some teachers—come from various corners of the world to learn more about Punjab, the land, its people, history, geography and culture. Professor Gurinder Singh Mann has been running this course on Punjab studies for 11 years now. He has emerged as a mentor who runs what I humorously call an …

Acknowledging achievers

It felt great that my photographs were recognised in the “Chandigarh in April” contest. However, even greater then the feeling of being acknowledged is the pleasure of acknowledging achievers. What a memorable day July 9 became—celebrating the achievements of Dr Kiran Bedi, Arvind Mehan, Sunita Williams, Aradhika Sharma and Capt. S Seshadri. Please click here to read more!