The Khalis Podcast
www.KhalisHouse.com - Welcome to the Khalis Podcast, a platform for aspiring and established writers, poets, artists and academics who are passionate about preserving and furthering Sikh and Panjabi heritage. Khalis (ਖ਼ਾਲਿਸ) is a versatile word; as well as meaning "pure" in Arabic and Sanskrit, in the Persian context it means "free" or "independent". This idea of independence forms an integral part of our vision. With this podcast we aim to supplement our publication work with meaningful discussion on history, ideology, philosophy, culture and the identity that shapes who we are today, as Sikhs in the 21st century.
The Khalis Podcast
15 - Sarbpreet Singh - 'Story of the Sikhs'
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Khalis House Publishing
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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.
