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Where the Panj Darya Met the Gardens of Shiraz

Where the Panj Darya Met the Gardens of Shiraz

The Historic Connection Between Panjab and Persia, Rooted in the Sacred Tradition of the Sikhs
NotThatSamar 01 Apr 2026
The Long Game: How India Manufactures Consent Within Sikhi

The Long Game: How India Manufactures Consent Within Sikhi

And Why So Many Don't See the Trap Until It's Closed
NotThatSamar 27 Mar 2026
The Punjab 95 Affair: How a Democracy Censors Its Own History

The Punjab 95 Affair: How a Democracy Censors Its Own History

The Film They Don't Want You to See, The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has demanded over 127 cuts. The film has no release date. Its own director has now walked away.
NotThatSamar 27 Mar 2026
The Made to Order Sikh

The Made to Order Sikh

A 75-Year History of Control: How Bollywood spent seven decades building a version of Sikh identity that was easier to manage and what Dhurandhar reveals about the final stage of that project.
NotThatSamar 27 Mar 2026

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