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 …


The world & words of warriors

Feathers. Isn’t it interesting that we see them in both — arrows and pens, arguably the first two long-range weapons that extended the range of the individual who wielded them?  While it took three or more vanes or feathers to make the fletching that gave stability to the arrow, just one feather made a quill and enabled the mind to …