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Available soon in the UK. The 2010 Sikhpoint calendar showcases the remarkable work of the Cultural Resource Conservation Initiative (CRCI). Set up in 1995 by longstanding ASHT supporter Gurmeet Rai to bring a multi disciplinary approach to heritage conservation in India, the CRCI with its expert team have worked on scores of projects throughout India.

23rd October marks the 116th anniversary of the death of Maharajah Duleep Singh. It is a date which has significance well beyond the tragic death of a disenchanted. broken and ill man alone in his Paris hotel room.

One of the most iconic symbols of Ranjit Singhs kingdom is the golden throne, now safely housed in Londons V&A museum. It is on permanent display on the museum and arguably is one of their most important objects. Over the next few months the Golden Throne will form part of the dazzling Maharaja exhibition that runs from October to December and will ultimately tour to Germany and Canada.

Not to be stronger than the other, but to be stronger than self* is the essence of the Sikh martyrdom (shahidi) tradition. That is the secret of Sikh invincibility in battle for a righteous cause. That is the meaning of Guru Gobind Singhs pride in his Khalsa when he announced Sava lakh se ek laraon (One shall take on a hundred thousand**) A Sikh, unhesitatingly, offers sacrifice of self while treading the path of truthful conduct in Gods Will while doing his or her duty (dharam nibhaona).

A fabulous evening was held at Aston University where Harisimiran Singh Sandhu gave an informative lecture on the brave contribution made by Sikh soldiers since the birth of the Khalsa. Over 100 guests gathered at the recently built Aston Business School to recognise the unique spirit and gallantry of the Sikhs.

A Sikh architect is helping to preserve cultural sites in the north Indian state still haunted by 1947’s heart-wrenching Partition

The Heritage Shared season of events proved to be a tremendous success which left audiences full of inspiration and hungry for more information!