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  1. spnadmin

    India India's English Problem

    India's English problem While Indians who speak English get ahead, the many who don't are left out of the economic boom. By Saritha Rai - GlobalPost Published: November 26, 2009 10:15 ET BANGALORE, India — Eleven-year-old Ravi loves Diwali, the Indian festival of lights. “I wear new...
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    How Does ਹਿਰਦਾ Translate Into English?

    I've seen the word 'hirdah' translated as 'heart', 'mind', and even 'inside'. From the text in Gurbani I've looked at, it seems that this is a spiritual entity (somehow related to one's soul), as when Naam resides in Hirdah, one's soul becomes one with God. All of these terms (heart, mind...
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    Sri Guru Granth Sahib In English

    I would like to know if there is a "best English translation" of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib. I have read other religious and historical texts of other groups/peoples and find that there is often one translation that is better than others and was wondering if that was the case here. One...
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    Booing At English Cricket Team

    Given the England cricket team's questionable record of diplomacy on the subcontinent, it was perhaps unwise for the selectors to choose Mark Alleyne, a player who goes by the nickname Boo-boo, to captain England A to Bangladesh and New Zealand this winter. The name was, in fact, inspired by...
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    Booing At English Cricket Team

    So the latest news from T 20 WORLD CUP is that India is out of world cup after loosing to england But One thing surprised me that Indian fans booed at English cricket team.Here is what england cricket captain said Collingwood: "A lot of English supporters, but we got booed at the home...
  6. dalsingh

    How Much Would Rs. 175,000 Be In English Money (Sterling)?

    Can anyone tell me what Rs. 175,000 would be in sterling?
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    Complete English Translation Of Nitnem (Audio-Video)

    Waheguru ji ka khalsa Waheguru ji ki fateh Complete English Translation of Nitnem (Jupji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Tav Prasad Swayeeye, Chaupaee Sahib, Anand Sahib, Rehraas Sahib, and Kirtan Sohilaa) by Bibi Prabhjot Kaur Ji. Kindly visit Gurbanisewa.com::Sewa Vichar Foundation Waheguru ji ka...
  8. Tejwant Singh

    English Translation Of A Hymn By Various Writers

    Virinder ji, Guru Fateh. Thanks for sharing these translations. This shows that there is no collective thought process in Acadamia as far as Sikhi is concerned, unlike in other religions. So each of the scholars went their own individual way based on their educational backgrounds and...
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    Siri Guru Granth Sahib English Translation Audio Recording

    Siri Guru Granth Sahib Please read the article at http://www.mrsikhnet.com/index.php/2009/03/14/siri-guru-granth-sahib-english-translation-audio-recording/ Thanks With your indulgence, and with respect to you, singhbj ji, I removed the link that said English Audio Recording, because the...
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    Punjabi Humour/Humor

    Hey all, thanks for having me on the site first of all, i discovered it through google and there's much intelligent thought here. I have a small question, which is not so much philosophical but maybe others have thought the same? I've been trying to explain to a non punjabi speaker the crazy...
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    Japuji Sahib In English Poetry

    :)This is to bring to your kind:) notice that I have posted Japuji Sahib in English poetry. I have relied on the work of Prof.Sahib Singhs Guru Granth Darpan. I would like to know your comments on my work which you will find in the website: Japji Sahib
  12. Astroboy

    General My Favourite Song

    Everyone has a bunch of favourite songs. My favourite Hindi Song is : YouTube- Dil Hi To Hai - Tum Agar Mujhko Na Chaho
  13. Astroboy

    Katha In English

    It is my attempt to find as many Katha In English sites as possible to benefit all English educated people. Here's a start:- Guru Arjan Dev Ji's life (concise summary) http://www.gurmatstudies.com/audio/Katha/History_Katha/Bhai.Parminder.Singh--Preclude.to.Guru.Arjun.Dev.Jis.Shaheedi.mp3
  14. Astroboy

    Jaap Jaap Sahib

    Jaap is the Bani uttered by Guru Gobind Singh ji, the Tenth Guru, the Tenth Nanak. It is one of the Five Banis recited by the Panj Pyare while preparing Amrit on the occasion of Amrit Sanchaar (initiation), a ceremony held to admit initiates into the Khalsa Brotherhood. Jaap Sahib is Guru Gobind...
  15. Astroboy

    Leisure Laughter: The Best Medicine

    I know some of us will get a kick out of this :-) Q: What did the lonely banana say? A: I'm a"kela". Q: What did the green peas say? A: Nothing. They just "mutter"ed. Q: What did the potato say when it answered the phone ? A: "Aaloo?" Q: Where do cauliflowers hang out? A: In the Gobi...
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    Sikh News English Aristocrat Booked For Racially Abusing Sikh Driver (IANS Via Yahoo! India New

    London, Aug 9 (IANS) An English aristocrat and the heir apparent to the dukedom of Marlborough has been accused of racially abusing a Sikh taxi driver who had arrived to collect him for an appearance in court last month. More...
  17. Sherab

    Sikhism Nitnem Gutka - Gurmukhi W/ English Translation

    Hi all - this is more of a request. What nitnem gutka do you use? Pics of the nitnem gutka, or a link where i can see and possibly make a purchase of the same copy you have would be nice. I want to compare the Nitnem Gutka's so i can see which one I like best. Preferablly something close to...
  18. Astroboy

    Kirtan With English Sub-titles

    Raag Yaman Kalyan in Gurbani Kirtan While you are listening to kirtan video clips with English Transliterations, you might want to identify the particular raag in which it's being sung. The professional musicians will always attempt to sing the shabad in the prescribed raag. But most...
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    Videos - Gurmat Classes In English By Bhai Joginder Singh Ji

    From Friday 6th July 2007 - Latest Update Focusing our mind on GOD YouTube - Focusing our mind on GOD The Method of Remembering GOD YouTube - The Method of Remembering GOD GOD resolves all our problems YouTube - GOD resolves all our problems The suffering of the mind YouTube - The...
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    Sikh News Badal Asks Britain To Send English Teachers To Rural Punjab (Calcutta News)

    Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal Wednesday asked Britain to send English teachers to schools in the state's rural areas to help teachers and students sharpen their skills in English. More...
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