Prof. Kanwaljit Singh (Punjabi Department, Sri Guru Angad Dev College, Khadoor Sahib) delivered this insightful lecture at Khalsa College, Patiala on 18 August 2025 during a special seminar dedicated to the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

This Sikh Siyasat special report by journalist Rajdeep Kaur explores the fascinating world of Punjabi dialects. Punjab is home to diverse regions, each with its own boli (way of speaking) that reflects history, geography, and culture.

On 13 August 2025, the eve of Pakistan’s Independence Day, Pakistan’s Prime Minister announced the creation of the Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC)—seen by many as inspired by China’s PLARF (People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force). The declaration immediately triggered debates about South Asia’s military balance and India’s security preparedness.

On 12 August 2025, the Indian Supreme Court delivered its verdict in the Sukhdev Yadav case, ruling that convicts serving fixed terms must be released upon completing their sentences.

In this insightful discussion, journalist Mandeep Singh speaks with Sikh Siyasat Editor Parmjeet Singh Gazi about the rapidly evolving dynamics between India and Pakistan.

As part of a series of exclusive interviews with researchers, scholars, and linguistic experts on the origin of the Punjabi language and the Gurmukhi script, journalist Mandeep Singh conducted the third interview with Sirdar Nazar Singh.

On 11 August 2025, a breakaway faction from the Badal-led SAD announced a new Shiromani Akali Dal, with former SGPC-appointed acting Jathedar of Akal Takht Sahib, Giani Harpreet Singh, as president. This marks yet another split in Punjab’s Sikh political landscape, deepening the trend of fragmentation.

A three-day seminar was held at Mastuana Sahib under the banner of Akal College Council and various Sikh organizations, focusing on the ideology, structure, and rejuvenation of the "Shiromani Akali Dal."

Uncertainty is growing at both international and regional levels — and this confusion and disarray is clearly reflected in Sikh electoral politics and the management of Sikh institutions.

The global and regional dynamics are changing rapidly, and in this shifting landscape, Punjab's geopolitical importance in South Asia has grown significantly. In this insightful lecture, Bhai Narien Singh Chaura emphasizes the crucial need for Sikhs to understand their position in the current global context. He stresses the importance of strengthening their institutions, refining their internal processes, and exploring their own sources of power while engaging with others.