Lifestyle
Kaurs Remember the Trauma of Punjab
Here in Punjab, in villages that don’t exist on Google Maps, my camera becomes a witness to loss. It’s the kind of loss that…
Kaur Life
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Lifestyle
The Inter-Faith Anand Karaj
OPINION: The issue of the “inter-faith anand karaj” has been contentious and debated for decades. The most recent iteration occurred on September 11, 2016…
Lifestyle
History of the Anand Karaj
Sikhi’s birth was based on revolutionary acts of defiance by the Gurus that established a new, just order. Guru Nanak initiated this trend and…
Arts
15 Sikh Women Artists You Should Know
Making it as a Sikh woman in the art world is not easy. There’s the professional glass ceiling, family expectations, cultural norms, and a…
Equality
The First Seconds of a Kaur’s Life
One mother’s struggle between the Sikh spirit of gender equality and the Punjabi culture of gender inequality: ਅੱਖਾਂ | Akkhan | Eyes By Khushmit Kaur The following work…
Equality
In the Face of Adversity: I am Lohgarh
This article contains information about sexual assault and violence which may be triggering to survivors. Reader discretion advised. By Rakind Kaur Lohgarh (“loh” meaning…
Lifestyle
What is hukam? How do I walk on Guru’s path?
by Ravin Kaur “Hukam Rajai Chalna…..” Hukam can be understood as “Divine Will”. Haven’t you wondered where we draw the line between Divine Will and free will?…
Lifestyle
What’s it Like to be a Kaur in Different Countries?
To learn about each other’s experiences, Kaur Life conducted an informal survey in early 2016. Kaurs from around the world participated and shared their thoughts and…
Cool
Kaur Voices: A Vibrant Event
By Lakhpreet Kaur On Friday April 29th, 2016 members of Sewa, a Sikh student organization made up of Columbia University & Barnard College students, hosted…