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Navtej Sarna (IFS Retd)
A gracious diplomat and award-winning author, Navtej Sarna exudes charm and wit. His upright walk and gentle stance belie his sixty-seven years. There is an endearing agelessness about him as we talk about his life over lunch at New Delhi’s popular India International Centre. Sarna’s diplomatic career is a well-woven tapestry, making him an explorer, …
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January 9, 2025
Guneet Monga Kapoor
If there was ever an extraordinary journey to encapsulate, a chronicle to record, a story to be inspired from, it is that of Guneet Monga Kapoor. It was the summer of 2004, about three years before the release of the Indian-born Canadian-American filmmaker Vic (Victor) Sarin’s film, Partition. As young journalists, we were a …
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October 9, 2024
Dr. Mohinder Grewal
The GPS Man Early Life The headline above perfectly encapsulates the exact thought that came to my mind when someone asked me if I had heard about Professor Mohinder Grewal – one of the most important men who steered navigation to where it stands today. Truthfully, I could have never imagined that there would …
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January 13, 2024
Rabbi Shergill
Whispers of The Strings: Rabbi Shergill’s Lyrical Odyssey. Do we really have to do this? At first, there were signs of hesitation to indulge in a conversation of which he was the subject. When one has been written, interviewed, and talked about over and over again, the idea of striking up yet another ‘up …
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August 19, 2023
Gurujot Singh Khalsa :Sultan of Outsourcing and Off-shoring
This interview with Gurujot S Khalsa is from 2005 when I was working on my book, Sikhs Unlimited. This interview holds significant historical importance in the context of Offshoring and Outsourcing, and it should be shared on The Global Sikh Trail, despite many changes that might have occurred since then. Sterling, Virginia , USA …
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July 15, 2023
From Rangwalas to Berger Paints
The Remarkable Journey of Kuldip Singh and Gurbachan Singh Dhingra “This is where it all started,” says Kuldip Singh Dhingra, pointing to a black and white 1941 photograph on the wall of his study. It is a photograph of a well-to-do Sikh family gathered in the front courtyard of their haveli, clearly dressed in their …
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July 7, 2023
King of Bhangra Pop- Channi Singh (OBE)
This interview was conducted in 2005 when I was working on my first book, “Sikhs Unlimited.” Although significant changes may have transpired in the life of the protagonist since then (was conferred with the Order of the British Empire in 2011), it remains a pivotal interview due to its invaluable contribution to understanding the …
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June 30, 2023
PRITHVI RAJ SINGH OBEROI aka BIKKI OBEROI
The Legacy of the Luxury Hotelier It is a sunny winter afternoon when my taxi rolls into the sprawling seventy-acre Oberoi Farms in Delhi-Gurgaon’s Kapashera area. After a long and winding tree-lined drive, I am courteously led into a well-appointed study; the study of a man whom the world knows as, and calls, the last …
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June 3, 2023
Dr. Manmohan Singh
Renowned as an esteemed economist and statesman, Dr. Manmohan Singh, the 13th Prime Minister of India, has firmly established himself as a prominent figure in the global economic and political arena. He is widely recognized as one of the most influential personalities worldwide. Throughout his career, Dr. Singh has dedicated himself to serving his country and consistently …
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May 8, 2023
Dr Gagandeep Kang
Sprightly microbiologist and virologist, Dr Gagandeep Kang, also known as the ‘Vaccine Godmother of India’, led the nation’s fight against Covid-19. At the forefront when crisis was rife, she believes education is the route to progress A lifetime dedicated to research for the betterment of public health sector, Dr Gagandeep Kang is known as the …
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November 2, 2022
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