In this episode of the Khalis Podcast we cross 3 time zones to discuss the world of NFTs, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and the launch of  Baagi NFT which was created to celebrate and support artists inspired by Sikh values. 

Jessie Singh from Canada is the Managing Director at BaagiNFT, he has two decades of experience in start-ups, political strategy in the highest levels of political office and is engaged in community organisation. Jessie is on the advisory board of Guild One Incorporated and the Board of Directors at ESG1, two global blockchain companies. 

Ravneet Kaur from Australia is the Creative Director at BaagiNFT and she has ten years’ experience in marketing, growth hacking, tech, start-ups and crypto to help companies grow and connect better. Most recently Ravneet led the Coinsbit India Crypto Exchange as the CEO. 

Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. 

The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.

Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:

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In this episode I sit down with Shamsher Singh and Baljit Singh to discuss the groundbreaking new documentary film, 'Battle of Amritsar (1984). 

We start with thoughts on how the documentary has been received before moving on to the issues of censorship and overcoming the challenges associated with that. We then look how and why 1984 remains this pivotal moment for Sikhs across the world and then spend some time discussing battle itself before moving on to the importance of honouring the sacrifices and achievements of the Khalsa, by centering the conversation on sovereignty and Khalistan.

Be sure to hit subscribe and let us know your thoughts!

You can find details of upcoming screenings at www.BattleOfAmritsar.com and follow the team on IG @nsyf_uk and for specific updates about the documentary follow @junghindpunjab

Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. 

The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.

Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:

patreon.com/KhalisHousePublishing

If you're unable to support financially, you can still make a huge difference by following the podcast, leaving a review or rating, and sharing these episodes with family and friends.

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Harwinder Singh speaks about his journey into teaching Sikh Studies with the Sikh Educational Council (SEC) and Naujawani.com - an online media platform for a global Sikh and Punjabi audience where they create original videos and well thought-out articles, offering a uniquely Sikh and Punjabi perspective on issues.

He discusses the role of social media, independent platforms, Sikh Studies, Western Sikh Scholarship and the importance of traditional and indigenous forms of learning and dissemination.

If you haven’t done so already, be sure to hit subscribe and find us on Instagram to stay updated with all the happenings at Khalis House. 

Head over to KhalisHouse.com where you can purchase our books and sign up to the mailing list, and also if you have a story to share, then consider registering and submitting your own story for Khalis Lekhak.

Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. 

The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.

Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:

patreon.com/KhalisHousePublishing

If you're unable to support financially, you can still make a huge difference by following the podcast, leaving a review or rating, and sharing these episodes with family and friends.

Thank you for listening.

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In this episode, Dr. Priya Atwal speaks about her journey into academia, life as a Historian during continued calls to "decolonise the curriculum", her book 'Royals and Rebels' and the importance of historical study and research.

If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to click subscribe and leave your feedback. Tell your family and friends and stay tuned for more episodes.

The Khalis Lekhak Writing Contest 2022 is now open - full details at KhalisHous.com/Khalis-Lekhak

Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. 

The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.

Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:

patreon.com/KhalisHousePublishing

If you're unable to support financially, you can still make a huge difference by following the podcast, leaving a review or rating, and sharing these episodes with family and friends.

Thank you for listening.

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In this episode debut novelist Harmanjit Kaur Sidhu, and winner of the Khalis Lekhak Writing Contest 2021, discusses her journey into writing, inspiration behind her book 'A Tale Of Time' and what readers can expect. We also touch upon the way Sikh today connect with our history and in particular legendary figures from the 18th century.

The Khalis Lekhak 2022 is now open - full details at KhalisHous.com/Khalis-Lekhak

If you enjoy this podcast, be sure to click subscribe and leave your feedback. Tell your family and friends and stay tuned for more episodes. 

'A Tale Of Time' is available today via KhalisHouse.com

Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. 

The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.

Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:

patreon.com/KhalisHousePublishing

If you're unable to support financially, you can still make a huge difference by following the podcast, leaving a review or rating, and sharing these episodes with family and friends.

Thank you for listening.

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We return to Season 2 this week, speaking with Sarbpreet Singh, a Boston based writer, podcaster and playwright.  

His newest  book, The Story of the Sikhs 1469 - 1708, a retelling of Sikh History, was published in June 2021 by Penguin Random House. He is the author of the critically acclaimed Night of the Restless Spirits (Penguin Random House)  a collection of short fiction about 1984 and the bestselling The Camel Merchant of Philadelphia, (Westland/Tranquebar) set in the court of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. 

We discuss his books, the continued impact of the events of 1984 upon the Sikh collective and he offers advice for aspiring writers.

Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. 

The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.

Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:

patreon.com/KhalisHousePublishing

If you're unable to support financially, you can still make a huge difference by following the podcast, leaving a review or rating, and sharing these episodes with family and friends.

Thank you for listening.

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In this episode of the Khalis Podcast, Dr. Parvinder Mehta joins us from Detroit, Michigan to speak about her upcoming poetry book 'On Wings Of Words' .

Dr. Parvinder Mehta speaks about her background and journey into academia, her inspiration behind writing poetry, why her poems touch upon the themes that they do and what she hopes to achieve with her debut poetry collection.

'On Wings Of Words' is out on 21st October 2021, however you can PRE ORDER your copy via KhalisHouse.com.

Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. 

The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.

Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:

patreon.com/KhalisHousePublishing

If you're unable to support financially, you can still make a huge difference by following the podcast, leaving a review or rating, and sharing these episodes with family and friends.

Thank you for listening.

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In this episode of the Khalis Podcast, Kiranjot Chahal of the Decolonized Library Project based in Toronto, speaks about postsecular and postmodern theories, as well as decolonial scholarship and work.

We discuss Sikhi and Gurmat in relation to these theories and consider the role of the Sikhs within spaces that seek to address the problems caused by coloniality.

Kiranjot is an academic, writer and educator with a BA in the study of Religion and an MA in Religion, Culture and Global Justice. Her doctoral research centers on bodies of literature that concern postsecularism, postcolonial theories, as well as ideas in the philosophy of religion.

Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. 

The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.

Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:

patreon.com/KhalisHousePublishing

If you're unable to support financially, you can still make a huge difference by following the podcast, leaving a review or rating, and sharing these episodes with family and friends.

Thank you for listening.

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The Khalis Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 2 - in conversation with Kamalpreet Singh Pardeshi 

In this episode veer Kamalpreet Singh, who has translated 50 books of Sikh influence into English, speaks about his upbringing and journey into Sikhi, the influence of Mahapurakhs and seva with GurmatVeechar.com

We specifically discuss 3 texts - 'Charitropakhyan', 'Chankya Rajniti' and 'Chaubis Avtar' - looking at their origins and purpose within the Anandpur Darbar. We also address some of the wider themes and knowledge imparted by these texts and why some folk continue to question the authenticity of the texts. 

Kamalpreet Singh's books can be purchased via https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/Kamalpreet_Singh_Pardeshi

If you enjoyed this episode, or would like to suggest future guests, please send us your feedback to [email protected]

Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. 

The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.

Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:

patreon.com/KhalisHousePublishing

If you're unable to support financially, you can still make a huge difference by following the podcast, leaving a review or rating, and sharing these episodes with family and friends.

Thank you for listening.

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh.

The Khalis Podcast is back with Season 2 and to kick start this season, I'm joined by the amazing Hip Hop artist L-Fresh The Lion. In this episode we speak about his new album, South West, as well as his journey into music, Sikh identity and culture, inspiration and future aspirations. 

With this podcast we aim to provide a platform for aspiring and established, writers, poets and artists who are passionate about preserving and furthering Sikh and Panjabi identity, and culture. 

Khalis - خالص , is a versatile word. As well as meaning "pure" in Arabic and Sanskrit, the term, in a Persian context, means "free" or "independent". This idea of independence forms an integral part of Khalis House Publishing, and with this podcast series we aim to supplement our publication work with meaningful discussion on history, ideology, philosophy, culture and the identity that shapes who were are today, as Sikhs in the 21st century. 

Be sure to click subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes.

Every book we publish, every podcast we produce, and every resource we create exists for one purpose: to preserve stories, recover voices, and build a lasting library for the Panth. 

The Khalis Audio Library is, and always will be, a free resource for the Panth. If you've found value in these recordings and would like to help us preserve and share more Sikh literature, please consider becoming a supporter on Patreon.

Your support helps us publish new books, produce audiobooks like this one, preserve important Sikh voices, and continue building a library that will serve future generations. You can support our work by visiting:

patreon.com/KhalisHousePublishing

If you're unable to support financially, you can still make a huge difference by following the podcast, leaving a review or rating, and sharing these episodes with family and friends.

Thank you for listening.

Vaheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Vaheguru Ji Ki Fateh.