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The Sikh Review, an English Monthly published by 'The Sikh Cultural Center, Calcutta', was founded in the summer of 1953 by a small group of dedicated scholars and devoute Sikhs. Among them were: Sr. Raghbir Singh Bir, Capt. Bhag Singh, Mrs. Kuldip H. Singh (all deceased), later joined by Sr. Mohan Singh Kalra, Dr. Hari Singh Bindra, Dr. Trilochan Singh, D.Litt., Bhai Sahib Sardar Kapur Singh, ICS and Sr. Kulraj Singh, IRS (also deceased). They all provided a labour of LOVE.

2. Its sole mission is to disseminate Gurbani philosophy and the spirit of Sikhism., while developing interfaith understanding and promoting universal moral values --- to sustain a dynamic society throughout the world.

3. Primarily targetted at Sikhs of the present and the future generations, The Sikh Review, is meant for general readers in philosophy, moral science, history and sociology, with occasional forays into environmental issues and human rights.

4. Details can be gleaned from previous issues, in particular the August (Anniversary) issues of previous years.

5. In the year 1996/97 the office of the Sikh Review was equipped with the Computer System with the assistance of Sr. Kulwant Singh, and installed by Rajandeep Kaur, computer programmer and Sr. Harjeet Singh Lovely, who assisted in the purchase of the equipment. The first issue after computerization was published in October 1998.

6. In October1999, the Web Site of The Sikh Review, was launched, fulfilling the desire of the Editor, Sr.Saran Singh(I.A.S.Rtd.) and with the strenuous efforts of the Publisher, Sr.Narinderpal Singh. The Site was conceived, designed and maintained by Sr.Kulwant Singh .

7. This Web Site of The Sikh Review welcomes you also to be the reader of the magazine, the source of this Web Site. In case it interests you to get a sample copy, please do not hesitate to giving an e-mail at sikhreview@vsnl.com

8. Now, in the Year of 2010, we have plan of revamping the website by introducing the 'SEARCH' facility along with other improvements. Any reader of the magazine, have any suggestion in this regard, we will cordially welcome it. You may contact the webmaster at: sikhreview1@yahoo.com or Gulshan Singh at: gsingh2011@aim.com

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