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Issue Number 2 • July 2013
Sikh Channel exclusively interviews Harvinder Singh Phoolka, a senior advocate of Delhi High Court, Human Rights activist, and author.
Harvinder Singh is known for spearheading one of the longest and most tortuous legal crusades to gain justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh genocide resulting in the killing of thousands of Sikhs and displacement of over 50,000 Sikhs within 2 days.
At the time of these atrocities Phoolka was just 28 years old and new to practicing law, and the city of Delhi. He has put the cause of justice for 1984 Sikh massacre victims before his career and family life.
The sight of orphans, bereaved mothers and wives in the relief camp prompted the Phoolkas to help the victims of the massacre and since that day Harvinder Singh Phoolka has been fighting individual cases on the involvement of Congress leaders H. K. L. Bhagat, Sajjan Kumar and Jagdish Tytler, despite the government cover-up.
The team at Sikh Channel have been busily working behind the scenes on a number of key projects:• An appeal for the victims of the floods
that have affected so many at Gurdwara Hemkunt Sahib. To help us support this urgent cause and make a donation please call 0121 380 1050
• Welcoming 2 interns at the Sikh Channel from London and Spain, who will be with Sikh Channel for approximately 3 months
• A new Sikh Channel Website and a Mobile Application will be with you soon
• Sikh Channel partners with a new Dharmik record label
Name: Kevin NeilsonJob Title: Senior Engineer
Kevin started his career in broadcasting in 1979 when he joined the illustrious BBC.
Kevin joined the Sikh Channel team in April 2009 where he has full responsibility for all systems maintenance and development. He was instrumental in the setting up of Sikh Channel re-using the Studio and equipment available at the time, but since has added extra facilities which has undoubtedly enhanced viewing.
Kevin’s projects have included installing the latest play out servers, design and installation of the London studio, integration of the programme link from the facilities at the Derby Gurdwara. He has been instrumental in the assembly and provision of equipment to enable the first series of Panth Time to air live, the installation of the system to provide Sikh Channel in Canada, as well as the installation of equipment to enable live transmission from around the world.
“I am always surprised by how much Sikh Channel achieves with such a small income. Everyone here works as hard as they can to get maximum output from minimum spend. Of course we could always do a little better!”, he comments.
Kevin
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To watch this interview, please refer to the Sikh Channel You Tube page and type in ‘H S Phoolka’.
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Sikh Channel was privileged to be present for the opening of brand new Harley Street Gurdwara, Bow.
The original building was destroyed on 16th March 2009 by a horrific arson attack which not only shook the local community, but Sikhs from around the whole UK.
The opening ceremony took place on Sunday 23rd June starting with a Nagar Kirtan, followed by Maharaj’s saroop being carefully placed in the new darbaar sahib at the Gurdwara.
Satwant Singh, a Sikh Channel viewer wrote in to say “I have just watched the Nagar Kirtan in Bow and the opening of the new Gurdwara which looks amazing. I have family members who are actually members of the Gurdwara who live in London. My grandad was one of the first Sikhs in the UK to set up his house in London and my father was born in White Chapel London. I was so happy to hear the commentary about bhat sikhs in UK and feel that it would a great idea for Sikh Channel to produce a documentary of bhat Sikhs in the UK as there is a lot of history to be shared with the sangat. Keep up the good work you are doing for Sikhs all over the world”.
The Sikh Channel is proud to announce the filming for our brand new cooking show, which will be aired on Saturday mornings.
But just to get your taste buds tingling, here’s a sneak preview of one of the recipes being prepared by our Hitchin chef, Mrs Sukhraj Kaur.
Filmed at the renowned Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Surrey, the Sikh Channel is proud to showcase an interview with two Sikh armed forces veterans namely Captain Makand Singh MBE, a Private Soldier in the army, and Captain Harjot Singh Gill, an Officer through the Royal Military Academy.
RMAS is a prestigious British Army location and is the heart of Officer training for the British Army, it was great to have their support and be officially invited to the academy.
This interview will be aired on the Sikh Channel in the forthcoming weeks.
National Dharmic Mela 2013 ‘Azaadi’ at Khalsa Primary School Slough
Sunday 21st July 2013 – 12pm – 6pm
Featuring Jazzy B with full live band, Raj Kakra, Ravi Josan, Sewa Singh Lalli & Khalsa School Kids.
Plus fun fair rides, food, merchandise, toys and games and lots, lots more.
Make sure you are part of this experience - mark the date in your diary now!
Parkash Dihara at Guru Nanak Sikh Academy Hayes
Friday the 12th July – Sunday 14th July
A time to reflect!
3 days of kirtan, katha and simran will be performed by some of the panths world renowned jathas including Bhai Jasbir Singh Ji Poanta Sahib Wale, Bhai Tajinder Singh Ji Khanne Wale, Bhai Balwinder Singh Ji Rangila Chandigarh Wale & Chardi Kala Jatha USA to name but a few.
A must attend annual event for Sikhs from around the UK.
Lots of additional activities for a great family event such as Sikhi workshops, gatka displays, football tournament and competitions. There is something for everyone.
For more information please go to www.parkash.org
More regular shows for you to tune into:
• Panthic Veechara – Friday 10.00am to 11.00am – Presented by Navdeep Kaur
• Ladies Show – Saturday 10.30am to 11.30am – Presented by Ravinder Kaur
• Sikh Spectrum – Wednesday 7.00pm to 7.30pm
• Breakfast Show – Monday to Friday, 7.00am to 9.00am
• Herbal Medicine – Monday 4.00pm to 5pm
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Saturday Morning Cooking Show
New Sikh Quiz Show
Exciting viewing coming this July
Kaun Banega Gursikh Pyara - the first Sikh Quiz show.
This exciting and informative show similar to the format of the popular Who Wants to be a Millionaire is shot in HD so aims to bring you fun, education as well as high quality entertainment for the whole family to view.
