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01/11/2025

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01/11/2025

The first-ever Sikh Mental Health Summit in the United States will take place on Saturday, Dec 6, 2025, a free virtual event open to participants from around the world.

The landmark initiative aims to create a culturally informed space for conversations about mental health within the Sikh community — a topic long considered sensitive and often overlooked.

First Sikh Mental Health Summit, a free virtual event on Dec 6, 2025, co-founded by Dr Poojajeet Khaira (left) and Dr Avneet Soin By Asia Samachar | United States | The first-ever Sikh Mental …

01/11/2025

Leicester-based Sikh Museum Initiative celebrates 10th anniversary

By Asia Samachar | Britain |

The Leicester-based Sikh Museum Initiative (SMI) marked its 10th anniversary with the unveiling of two Sikh weaponry artefacts digitised in 3D from the collection at Kedleston Hall, under the care of the National Trust.

The artefacts were presented in immersive digital format, showcasing the potential of 3D technology to preserve and share Sikh history globally. They represent a significant addition to SMI’s expanding portfolio of digital Sikh heritage.

SMI director Gurinder Singh Mann said the organisation’s 10-year journey represents a blend of heritage, scholarship, and technology.

“The digitisation of Sikh artefacts from Kedleston Hall is a proud moment — it brings history to life in new and powerful ways, ensuring these treasures are preserved and shared for future generations,” he told a gathering at the University of Leicester Heritage Hub on Oct 29.

Guests also explored creative displays by Amandeep Kaur Art, Rajpal Singh (Intrinsikh Arts), and Harinder Singh (Sikhlens), as well as SMI’s own VR and touchscreen installations, offering interactive engagement with Sikh artefacts and stories.

Hosted by Kartar Singh (SMI), the event opened with welcome addresses by Heritage Hub director Professor Sarah Scott, Lord-Lieutenant Mike Kapur, and University of Leicester President and Vice-Chancellor Professor Nishan Canagarajah. Among the guests were Oadby & Wigston Mayor Jasvir Chohan and Leicester Dean Karen Rooms.

The programme featured engaging talks by University of Leicester Head of Archives and Special Collections Dr Simon Dixon, Leeds Royal Armouries Curator of Oriental Collections Natasha Bennett, and Birmingham Open Media Chief Technology Officer Taranjit Singh.

(Asia Samachar - November 1, 2025)

Sikh Museum Initiative celebrates 10th anniversary with a programme at University of Leicester Heritage Hub on Oct 29, 2025 – Photo: SMI By Asia Samachar | Britain | The Leicester-based Sikh …

01/11/2025

Tatt Khalsa team meets FT M***i, JAWI director

By Asia Samachar | Malaysia |

A team from Tatt Khalsa Diwan Malaysia paid a courtesy call on the M***i of the Federal Territories Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil Noor and the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) Director Hanifuddin Roslanin Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (October 29).

The Tatt Khalsa team was led by its president Ranmit Singh and vice president Rejinder Singh.

Ahmad Fauwaz, who took on the FT m***i role in May 2025, is the son of the late Fadzil Mohd Noor, who served as president of Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) from 1989 to 2002. His older brother Muhammad Faiz is the current Secretary-General of Amanah, a coalition member of the current Madani federal government.

The FT M***i serves an important religious and advisory role in the Islamic administration of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan. The m***i provides authoritative religious rulings (fatwas) on matters related to Islamic law (Shariah) when requested by government bodies, courts, or the public. These fatwas guide Muslims in religious, social and legal matters.

Tatt Khalsa Diwan Malaysia runs the Tatt Khalsa gurdwara in Kuala Lumpur.

PHOTO: (L-R) JAWI director Hanifuddin Roslanin, Rejinder Singh, FT M***i Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil Noor and Ranmit Singh in a courtesy call on October 29, 2025

(Asia Samachar - November 1, 2025)

(L-R) JAWI director Hanifuddin Roslanin, Rejinder Singh, FT M***i Ahmad Fauwaz Fadzil Noor and Ranmit Singh in a courtesy call on October 29, 2025 By Asia Samachar | Malaysia | A team from Tatt Kha…

01/11/2025

What to Watch: Biryani serves a slow-cooked tale of love, class and identity

By Raag & Reel | Movie Reviews |

Two months down the road, Pakistan drama “Biryani” has clocked in some 11 million views.

Written by Zafar Mairaj and directed by Badar Mehmood, the compelling new entry in the Pakistani drama world brings together leads Ramsha Khan (as Nisa) and Khushhal Khan (as Meeran), with a strong supporting performance by Sarwat Gilani in the role of Gul Meher.

At its heart, Biryani explores the evolving relationship between Nisa, a senior BBA student, and Meeran, a freshman from a conservative feudal background. Initially a mentorship assignment, their bond deepens into friendship and sets the stage for more complex emotional stakes.

Gul Meher’s character stands bank like a guiding figure in Meeran’s life, adding layers of familial and social texture to the story. The show is lauded for its cultural grounding: Sindhi roots, realistic sets and references to tradition give it local flavour and authenticity.

While the romantic arc is charming, critics note that the storytelling occasionally falls into uneven pacing and character inconsistencies. For example, Nisa’s initial firmly-drawn boundaries later seem to shift abruptly. Social media reactions reflect a mixed audience response: some embrace the slow-burn romance and cultural nuance, others find the progression overly cautious or sluggish.

Overall, Biryani stands out as an attempt to blend romance with the socio-cultural realities of modern Pakistan. With strong performances and a layered setting, it offers more than a typical love story—yet its success will depend on how consistently it sustains its narrative momentum and deepens its characters.

(Asia Samachar - November 1, 2025)

Ramsha Khan and Khushhal Khan in ARY Digital’s drama Biryani By Raag & Reel | Movie Reviews | Two months down the road, Pakistan drama “Biryani” has clocked in some 11 million views. Writ…

31/10/2025

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31/10/2025

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POLICE CLERK’S SON GIFTS S$1M TO SET UP SINGAPORE O&G VISITING PROFESSORSHIP

By Asia Samachar | Singapore |

It is not everyday that someone steps forward to part with their hard earned money to allow teaching to flourish. But it happens. Today was one of those days.

A senior consultant for obstetrics ＆ gynaecology (O＆G) has endowed S$1 million to set up a visiting professorship at the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Prof Kuldip Singh presented the gift to establish the Kuldip Singh Visiting Professorship in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (NUS Medicine), a place that he has been associated with for close to five decades.

The visiting professorship will support professors from any speciality of O&G to find like-minded research partners of the same speciality and mentor promising academics to enhance the calibre of translational research in O&G.

The son of a police clerk is a senior consultant at the benign gynaecology division at National University Hospital’s (NUH) O&G department.

Two fellow professors, Prof Wong Peng Cheang and Prof Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, also contributed to set up the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Centennial Bursary and the Sabaratnam Arulkumaran Scholarship.

The presentations were witnessed by Singapore president Halimah Yacob at the Centenary Celebration Conference of Department Of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, today (8 Oct 2022).

“Together with other donors, their contributions will go towards supporting undergraduate education, early career research academics and visiting professors,” she said in a social media entry.

Prof Kuldip completed his basic MBBS degree at the NUS in 1977 and has been in the university’s O&G department since 1980, obtaining his MRCOG (UK) and MMed (O&G) in 1983. His current practice includes all areas of general O&G. He has a special interest in fertility regulation and family planning, having obtained a MA in Population Research with Distinction from University of Exeter, United Kingdom.

Kuldip’s father Baboo Bagga Singh arrived in Singapore in 1919 and joined as a clerk with the Police Department. He kept a milking cow near his home to supplement his income, delivered in milk bottles to nearby customers in the May and Towner Road areas. Baboo Bagga Singh passed away in 1971.

The narrative was captured in Singapore’s Early Sikh Pioneers: Origins, Settlement, Contributions and Institutions, a book compiled and edited by his elder brother Rishpal Singh Sidhu. Kuldip has four siblings – Rishpal and three sisters.

(Asia Samachar - October 8, 2022)

Prof Kuldip Singh By Asia Samachar | Singapore | It is not everyday that someone steps forward to part with their hard earned money to allow teaching to flourish. But it happens. Today wa…

31/10/2025

Five Teachings from Sri Guru Granth Sahib for a Joyful Life

By Dr. Devinder Pal Singh | Opinion | The Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the eternal Guru of the Sikhs, offers profound guidance on achieving true happiness and inner peace. Rather than seeking joy in mate…

30/10/2025

Event | Malaysia: Sikh filmmaker holds seminar on leadership. This is an opportunity to discover timeless insights from Guru Nanak to inspire modern leadership!

Amardeep Singh is the creator of the acclaimed docuseries “Allegory: A Tapestry of Guru Nanak’s Travels.”

Earlier, he brought alive, compelling images and heart-warming stories in two books –‘LOST HERITAGE The Sikh Legacy in Pakistan and THE QUEST CONTINUES: LOST HERITAGE The Sikh Legacy in Pakistan’.

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WISDOM TO LEADERSHIP
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22 Nov 2025 (8.30am to 12.30pm)
Venue: Asia Pacific University, KL
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1.Join the visionary filmmaker behind the award-winning Guru Nanak docuseries, whose storytelling has captivated global audiences.

2.Hear from the trailblazing author who, over a decade ago, carried out the first-ever pioneering documentation of Sikh heritage sites across Pakistan.

3.Engage with the thought-leader invited by Harvard University to share fresh insights on modern leadership models drawn from the timeless wisdom of Indic Saints.

📘 Session 1: Guru Nanak – An Embodiment of Oneness
💡 Session 2: Think Like a Sage, Act Like a Leader

🔗Register now by filling up the google form...
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Hosted by: Asia Pacific University, KL

Supported by: Khalsa Diwan Malaysia | Sikh Women’s Awareness Network | Sikh Naujawan Sabha Malaysia

Media Partner: Asia Samachar

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30/10/2025

NARANJAN SINGH S/O BALWANT SINGH

14 JANUARY 1936 - 30 OCTOBER, 2025

Sardar Naranjan Singh passed away peacefully on Thursday, 30th October 2025, at the age of 89. He leaves behind his beloved wife, children, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren.

He leaves behind:

Beloved Wife,
Kirpal Kaur d/o late Letchuman Singh (Raub)

Children / Spouses,
Harjit Kaur / late Daloir Singh
Gurjit Kaur
Rajinder Singh / Jasvinder Kaur
Kuldip Singh / Sharmila Kaur

LAST RITES
31st October 2025, Friday
7.50am: Cortège leaves residence at, 27, Jalan 51a/232, Seksyen 51a, 46100 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
10.00am - 12.00pm: Wake & Cremation (saskaar) at Shamshan Bhoomi Hall, Lot 294, 295, Jalan Loke Yew, Pudu, 55200 Kuala Lumpur

For those who wish to convey their condolences to the family, kindly contact the following numbers:-
Melinder: +6016 506 7903
Harjit Kaur: +6012 238 7948
Gurjit Kaur: +6012 308 9825

30/10/2025

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30/10/2025

Event | Singapore: Grief Workshop organised by Sikh Welfare Council on Saturday, 1 Nov 2025. On-site registration available. Fees: $5.