Roopinder Singh
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Roopinder Singh is an Indian journalist and author. He is Deputy Editor with the English daily newspaper, The Tribune, published from Chandigarh
, India. . His specialization is Sikh history and culture, information technology, and education. He is the author of three major books in English, including a critically acclaimed volume on the founder of Sikh religion, Guru Nanak Dev
. He lives in Chandigarh
, Punjab.
, Himachal Pradesh
, India. His father, Giani Gurdit Singh
(24 February 1923 - 17 January 2007), was a famous Punjabi
author, and his mother, Inderjit Kaur Sandhu, is a well-known academic. She was Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University, Patiala, India
.
; St Francis School, Amritsar; and Yadavindra Public School
, Patiala, where he earned his Senior Cambridge ‘O’ level certificate.
At St Stephen’s College, Delhi
, he read his BA Philosophy (Hons) and MA Philosophy degrees. He was also Secretary of the college's Philosophical Society and the Punjabi Society.
He joined The Tribune at Chandigarh, India, in 1991. Currently, he heads the internet edition (launched in 1998) and is in-charge of the Spectrum and Sunday Reading, Saturday Extra, Real Estate and Jobs & Careers supplements.. Some of his book reviews published in The Tribune include the following:
and 1 in Hindi
. His book in Hindi is on the Sikh
Guru Nanak Dev
. A complete listing of his work is given below:
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
, India. . His specialization is Sikh history and culture, information technology, and education. He is the author of three major books in English, including a critically acclaimed volume on the founder of Sikh religion, Guru Nanak Dev
Guru Nanak Dev
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. The Sikhs believe that all subsequent Gurus possessed Guru Nanak’s divinity and religious authority, and were named "Nanak" in the line of succession.-Early life:Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now...
. He lives in Chandigarh
Chandigarh
Chandigarh is a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Haryana and Punjab. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city...
, Punjab.
Early Life
Roopinder Singh was born in ShimlaShimla
Shimla , formerly known as Simla, is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. A popular tourist destination, Shimla is often referred to as the "Queen of Hills," a term coined by the British...
, Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh is a state in Northern India. It is spread over , and is bordered by the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Punjab on the west and south-west, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh on the south, Uttarakhand on the south-east and by the Tibet Autonomous Region on the east...
, India. His father, Giani Gurdit Singh
Giani Gurdit singh
Giani Gurdit Singh was born in Mithewal village in the state of Punjab . He was considered one of the greatest contemporary writers in Punjabi and his book Mera Pind is regarded as a classic. It is now in its 10th edition and celebrates 50 years of publication this year...
(24 February 1923 - 17 January 2007), was a famous Punjabi
Punjabi people
The Punjabi people , ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ), also Panjabi people, are an Indo-Aryan group from South Asia. They are the second largest of the many ethnic groups in South Asia. They originate in the Punjab region, which has been been the location of some of the oldest civilizations in the world including, the...
author, and his mother, Inderjit Kaur Sandhu, is a well-known academic. She was Vice Chancellor of Punjabi University, Patiala, India
Punjabi University
Punjabi University, located at Patiala, is one of the premier institutions of higher education in Punjab, India. Panjabi University teaches and researches in science, engineering and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports....
.
Education
Roopinder Singh studied in St. John's High School, ChandigarhSt. John's High School, Chandigarh
-SJOBA - St. John's Old Boys Association: is a community formed by the students who have passed out of St. John's High School, Chandigarh. It has around 3700 members....
; St Francis School, Amritsar; and Yadavindra Public School
Yadavindra Public School
Yadavindra Public School, is located in Patiala, Punjab India.Considered among the top rung of Indian Public Schools, Yadavindra Public School, Patiala is a boarding-cum-day school founded by Late His Highness Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, father of former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder...
, Patiala, where he earned his Senior Cambridge ‘O’ level certificate.
At St Stephen’s College, Delhi
St. Stephen's College, Delhi
St. Stephen's College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi located in Delhi, India. The college admits both undergraduates and post-graduates, and awards degrees under the purview of the University. Famous for its rich history and many traditions, St...
, he read his BA Philosophy (Hons) and MA Philosophy degrees. He was also Secretary of the college's Philosophical Society and the Punjabi Society.
Professional Career
Roopinder Singh was Assistant Editor, Indian Observer, New York.He joined The Tribune at Chandigarh, India, in 1991. Currently, he heads the internet edition (launched in 1998) and is in-charge of the Spectrum and Sunday Reading, Saturday Extra, Real Estate and Jobs & Careers supplements.. Some of his book reviews published in The Tribune include the following:
- History in the Making: The Visual Archives of Kulwant Roy, By Aditya Arya and Indivar Kamtekar, HarperCollins.
- Indian Persuasions: 50 years of Seminar: Selected Writings, Ed. Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Roli Books.
Books
Roopinder Singh has published several books with 3 major works in EnglishEnglish language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and 1 in Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
. His book in Hindi is on the Sikh
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
Guru Nanak Dev
Guru Nanak Dev
Guru Nanak was the founder of the religion of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. The Sikhs believe that all subsequent Gurus possessed Guru Nanak’s divinity and religious authority, and were named "Nanak" in the line of succession.-Early life:Guru Nanak was born on 15 April 1469, now...
. A complete listing of his work is given below:
- Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh, DFC. Rupa and Co, New Delhi, 2002. ISBN: 8171679382 Review by Dr I J Singh, New York University, New York. The book was the first biography of a MIAF Arjan SinghArjan SinghMarshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, DFC is the only officer of the Indian Air Force to be promoted to five-star rank, equal to a Field Marshal, to which he was promoted in 2002. He was born in the Punjab town of Lyallpur, British India, into a Aulakh family...
the legendary pilot who is India's first Air Force Field Marshal. - Guru Nanak: His Life and Teachings. Rupa and Co, New Delhi, 2004. ISBN: 8129104423 Review by Prof V N Dutta.
- Guru Nanak: His Life and Teachings (Hindi). Rupa and Co, New Delhi, 2007. ISBN_HB: 8129111454
- Giani Gurdit Singh: 1923-2007. Sahit Parkashan, Chandigarh 2008. (A festschrift, in Punjabi and English, co-edited with Inderjit Kaur).
- Woman: Many Hues Many Shades. Lahore Publishers. 2009. (co-author).
External links
- Roopinder Singh Website http://www.roopinder.com
- The Tribune, Chandigarhhttp://www.tribuneindia.com
- Sikh Chic website http://sikhchic.com/art/art_aesthethics_in_sikhism
- Giani Gurdit Singh Websitehttp://www.gianigurditsingh.com