An exploration of 51 Gurdwaras from India and across the world where the faith is lived, community endures, and the Guru’s timeless message continues to inspire. Magnificently illustrated with original watercolours, the book is a unique in textual and visual content and is lavishly produced. With foreword by Dr Manmohan Singh.

At the turn of the 15th century, Guru Nanak founded the egalitarian religion built upon the values of inclusion, service, and kindness. The Sikh faith opens its door to everyone, no matter their affiliation and Sikhs throw a spotlight on this incredible faith that places service before self.

The bilingual festschrift, “An Inspiring Journey”, is a collection of 30 articles on Inderjit Kaur Sandhu. A pioneering educationist and administrator, she was the first woman Vice-Chancellor of a university in North India, Punjabi University, Patiala (1975 to 1977), and the first Chairperson of the Staff Selection Commission, Delhi (1980 to 1985).

A fictionalised account of the horrifyingly true events that took place in November 1984, when India’s Capital became a place where Sikhs were singled out, traumatised and killed. The author, who lived through the period in Delhi, tells this story through characters who are based on people he knew and met. He also incorporates the accounts of people who survived Delhi '84.

Tangible treasures of Sikh Heritage kept by families blessed by the Gurus. The book features collections from custodians in Bhai Rupa, Bagrian, Bilga, Darauli, and Sursinghwala, as well as from the erstwhile princely states of Patiala and Nabha, with magnificent photographs and an extensive section on Sikh ethos.

Giani Gurdit Singh was a scholar who wrote the UNESCO award-winning Mera Pind on Punjab culture, did seminal research on Guru Granth Sahib, published and edited Parkash newspaper and Singh Sabha Patrika, and founded institutions. This bilingual festschrift, featuring contributions from leading scholars, discusses his life, work, and writings.

In Hindi, the life and teachings of Guru Nanak explain his message of One God and of all humanity being equal in His Court. The beautifully illustrated Hindi edition, featuring Janamsakhi paintings, has found wide acceptance among readers and has spread the message of Guru Nanak across India.

“There is One God,” said Guru Nanak. He used subtle persuasion, humour, sarcasm and even admonition to spread the message that everyone, the rich and the poor, man and woman, had equal status in His Court. Included are reproductions of rare miniature line drawings, a unique 19th century Janamsakhi and maps.

When Arjan Singh DFC was made the first Marshal of the Indian Air Force, I was invited to write his biography for a younger audience —an offer I could not refuse, He was a hero, an Indian, and an exemplar. We released the book on August 14, 2002, at the FICI Auditorium, New Delhi.