Explore the daring journey of the Komagata Maru in 1914, challenging Canadian immigration laws with 376 Indian passengers led by Sikh leader Gurdit Singh.
Explore the revolutionary life and enduring legacy of Mathra Singh, a patriot who fought for India's freedom during WWI.
NIHAL SINGH KAIRON (1863-1928), a pioneer of women`s education in the Punjab, was born on 22 December 1863 at Kairori, a village in Amritsar district. His father, Gulab Singh, a deeply religious person, had three sons, Nihal Singh being the youngest of them. Nihal Singh had no formal schooling, and travelled with his brother, Tarlok Singh, to Malaya (Malaysia) while still very young. He joined the Royal Artillery at Hong Kong, but soon secured his release and returned to his village in the Punjab to work for community welfare and reform. He lectured at Singh Sabha divans.
