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	{{short description\|Indian journalist and author (born 1960)}}		{{short description\|Indian journalist and author (born 1960)}}
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	'''Roopinder Singh''' (born 21 July 1960) is an Indian journalist and author.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170801153028/http://www.asiaone.com/travel/Places%2B%2526%2BInterests/Interests/Art%2B%2526%2BCulture/Story/A1Story20080710-75812.html Life!, The Straits Times on 8 July 2008]</ref> He retired as Senior Associate Editor<ref>[http://www.rupapublications.co.in/client/Book/ARJAN-SINGH-DFC-Marshal-of-The-Indian-Air-Force.aspx Book details from the biographical information in ''Arjan Singh, DFC: Marshal of The Indian Air Force'' by Roopinder Singh]</ref> with the English daily newspaper, ''The Tribune'',<ref>[http://tribuneindia.com/ The Tribune Website]</ref> published from [[Chandigarh]], India.<ref name="AL">[https://www.google.com/custom?domains=www.tribuneindia.com&sitesearch=www.tribuneindia.com&cof=T%3A%2300000%3BLW%3A760%3BALC%3A%23BF1720%3BL%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.tribuneindia.com%2Fimages%2Flogo.gif%3BLC%3A%23BF1720%3BLH%3A67%3BAH%3Acenter%3BVLC%3A%23BF1720%3BS%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.tribuneindia.com%3BAWFID%3Aac88eaa326c39733%3B&q=roopinder+singh&I1.x=0&I1.y=0&I1=+Search List of Roopinder Singh's articles in ''The Tribune'']</ref> His specialization is Sikh history and culture, information technology, and education. He is the author of ~~five~~ major books in English, including a critically acclaimed volume on the founder of Sikh religion, [[Guru Nanak Dev]], and a volume on Sikh heritage. He lives in [[Chandigarh]], [[Punjab, India\|Punjab]].		\| image =
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			\| name = Roopinder Singh
			\| birth_date = {{birth date and age\|1960\|07\|21\|df=yes}}
			\| alma_mater = Yadavindra Public School, Patiala<BR>St Stephens College, Delhi<BR> Delhi University
			\| employer = India Observer, New York, <BR> The Tribune, Chandigarh
			\| occupation = Journalist and author
			\| notable_works = Guru Nanak: His Life and Teachings<BR>Sikh Heritage: Ethos and Relics (co-author) <BR> The Sikhs (consultant)
			\| education = B.A. Hons Philosophy <BR> M.A. Philosophy <BR> }}
			'''Roopinder Singh''' (born 21 July 1960) is an Indian journalist and author.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170801153028/http://www.asiaone.com/travel/Places%2B%2526%2BInterests/Interests/Art%2B%2526%2BCulture/Story/A1Story20080710-75812.html Life!, The Straits Times on 8 July 2008]</ref> He retired as Senior Associate Editor<ref>[http://www.rupapublications.co.in/client/Book/ARJAN-SINGH-DFC-Marshal-of-The-Indian-Air-Force.aspx Book details from the biographical information in ''Arjan Singh, DFC: Marshal of The Indian Air Force'' by Roopinder Singh]</ref> with the English daily newspaper, ''The Tribune'',<ref>[http://tribuneindia.com/ The Tribune Website]</ref> published from [[Chandigarh]], India.<ref name="AL">[https://www.google.com/custom?domains=www.tribuneindia.com&sitesearch=www.tribuneindia.com&cof=T%3A%2300000%3BLW%3A760%3BALC%3A%23BF1720%3BL%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.tribuneindia.com%2Fimages%2Flogo.gif%3BLC%3A%23BF1720%3BLH%3A67%3BAH%3Acenter%3BVLC%3A%23BF1720%3BS%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.tribuneindia.com%3BAWFID%3Aac88eaa326c39733%3B&q=roopinder+singh&I1.x=0&I1.y=0&I1=+Search List of Roopinder Singh's articles in ''The Tribune'']</ref> in 2020. His specialization is Sikh history and culture, information technology, and education. He is the author of six major books in English, including a critically acclaimed volume on the founder of Sikh religion, [[Guru Nanak Dev]], and a volume on Sikh heritage. He lives in [[Chandigarh]], [[Punjab, India\|Punjab]].

	== Early life ==		== Early life ==

	Roopinder Singh was born in [[Shimla]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], India. His father, [[Giani Gurdit Singh]] (24 February 1923 – 17 January 2007), was a famous [[Punjabi people\|Punjabi]] author, and his mother, Inderjit Kaur Sandhu, is a well-known academic. She was Vice Chancellor of [[Punjabi University\|Punjabi University, Patiala, India]].<ref>[http://www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pages/new_intro.htm List of Punjabi University Vice-Chancellors] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127113204/http://punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pages/new_intro.htm \|date=27 November 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070118/main5.htm \| newspaper=The Tribune \| location=India \| title=Giani Gurdit Singh dead \| date=17 January 2017 \| accessdate=22 March 2018}}</ref>		Roopinder Singh was born in [[Shimla]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], India. His father, [[Giani Gurdit Singh]] (24 February 1923 – 17 January 2007), was a famous [[Punjabi people\|Punjabi]] author, and his mother, [[Inderjit Kaur Sandhu]] (1 September 1923 – 27 January 2022), was a well-known academic and administrator. She was Vice Chancellor of [[Punjabi University\|Punjabi University, Patiala, India]]<ref>[http://www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pages/new_intro.htm List of Punjabi University Vice-Chancellors] {{webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127113204/http://punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pages/new_intro.htm \|date=27 November 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news \| url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070118/main5.htm \| newspaper=The Tribune \| location=India \| title=Giani Gurdit Singh dead \| date=17 January 2017 \| accessdate=22 March 2018}}</ref> (1975 to 1977) and Chairperson, Staff Selection Commission, Delhi (1980 to 1985).

	== Education ==		== Education ==

	Roopinder Singh studied in [[St. John's High School, Chandigarh]]; [[St. Francis School, Amritsar]]; and Yadavindra Public School, Patiala, where he earned his Senior Cambridge ~~‘O’~~ level certificate. At [[St. Stephen's ~~College, Delhi\|St Stephen’s~~ College, Delhi]], he read his BA Philosophy (Honors) and MA Philosophy degrees. He was also secretary of the college's Philosophical Society and the Punjabi Society.<ref name="Roopinder Singh Blog">[http://www.roopinder.com/blog/about Roopinder Singh Blog]</ref>		Roopinder Singh studied in [[St. John's High School, Chandigarh]]; [[St. Francis School, Amritsar]]; and Yadavindra Public School, Patiala, where he earned his Senior Cambridge 'O' level certificate. At [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi]]; he read his BA Philosophy (Honors) and MA Philosophy degrees. He was also secretary of the college's Philosophical Society and the Punjabi Society.<ref name="Roopinder Singh Blog">[http://www.roopinder.com/blog/about Roopinder Singh Blog]</ref>

	== Professional career ==		== Professional career ==

	Roopinder Singh was ~~Assistant Editor~~, ''Indian Observer'', New York. He joined [[The Tribune (Chandigarh)\|The Tribune]] at Chandigarh, India, in 1991. He launched the internet edition in 1998 and headed it till 2015. He was in charge of book reviews from 2002 to July 2020. He other charges included Sunday Reading, Saturday Extra, Log in Tribune, Real Estate and Jobs & Careers supplements.<ref name="Roopinder Singh Blog"/>		Roopinder Singh was an assistant editor, ''Indian Observer'', New York. He joined ''[[The Tribune (Chandigarh)\|The Tribune]]'' in Chandigarh, India, in 1991. He launched the internet edition in 1998 and headed it till 2015. He was in charge of book reviews from 2002 to July 2020. The other charges he held included Sunday Reading, Saturday Extra, Log in Tribune, Real Estate and Jobs & Careers supplements.<ref name="Roopinder Singh Blog"/>

	===Book reviews published in ''The Tribune'' ===		===Book reviews published in ''The Tribune'' ===
	In his nearly three decades with The Tribune, he published many book reviews including:		In his nearly three decades with ''The Tribune'', he published many book reviews, including:
	# History in the Making: The Visual Archives of Kulwant Roy, By Aditya Arya and Indivar Kamtekar, HarperCollins.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100418/spectrum/book1.htm The Tribune Book Review]</ref>		# History in the Making: The Visual Archives of Kulwant Roy, By Aditya Arya and Indivar Kamtekar, HarperCollins.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100418/spectrum/book1.htm The Tribune Book Review]</ref>
	# Indian Persuasions: 50 years of Seminar: Selected Writings, Ed. Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Roli Books.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20091122/spectrum/book1.htm The Tribune Book Review]</ref>		# Indian Persuasions: 50 years of Seminar: Selected Writings, Ed. Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Roli Books.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20091122/spectrum/book1.htm The Tribune Book Review]</ref>
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	== Books ==		== Books ==

	Roopinder Singh has published several books with 4 major works in [[English language\|English]] and 1 in [[Hindi]]. His book in Hindi is on the [[Sikh]] [[Guru Nanak Dev]].<ref>[http://worldsikhnews.com/2%20May%202007/Roopinder%20Singh%20book%20on%20Guru%20Nanak%20now%20in%20Hindi.htm WorldSikhNews.com Press Release]</ref> A complete listing of his work is given below:		Roopinder Singh has published several books with eight major works in [[English language\|English]] and one in [[Hindi]]. His book in Hindi is on the [[Sikh]] [[Guru Nanak Dev]].<ref>[http://worldsikhnews.com/2%20May%202007/Roopinder%20Singh%20book%20on%20Guru%20Nanak%20now%20in%20Hindi.htm WorldSikhNews.com Press Release]</ref> A complete listing of his work is given below:
	# [http://Marshal%20of%20the%20Indian%20Air%20Force,%20Arjan%20Singh,%20DFC.%20Rupa%20and%20Co,%20New%20Delhi,%202002.%20ISBN:%208171679382 Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh, DFC. Rupa and Co, New Delhi, 2002.] {{ISBN\|81-7167-938-2}} [http://sikhchic.com/article-detail.php?id=815&cat=11 Review] by Dr I J Singh, New York University, New York. The book was the first biography of a MIAF [[Arjan Singh]] the legendary pilot who is India's first Air Force Field Marshal.		# [http://Marshal%20of%20the%20Indian%20Air%20Force,%20Arjan%20Singh,%20DFC.%20Rupa%20and%20Co,%20New%20Delhi,%202002.%20ISBN:%208171679382 Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh, DFC. Rupa and Co, New Delhi, 2002.] {{ISBN\|81-7167-938-2}} [http://sikhchic.com/article-detail.php?id=815&cat=11 Review] by Dr I J Singh, New York University, New York. The book was the first biography of a MIAF [[Arjan Singh]] the legendary pilot who is India's first Air Force Field Marshal.
	#''Guru Nanak: His Life and Teachings''. Rupa and Co, New Delhi, 2004. {{ISBN\|81-291-0442-3}} [http://www.roopinder.com/thetribune.htm Review by Prof V N Dutta].		#''Guru Nanak: His Life and Teachings''. Rupa and Co, New Delhi, 2004. {{ISBN\|81-291-0442-3}} [http://www.roopinder.com/thetribune.htm Review by Prof V N Dutta].
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	# [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130421/spectrum/book2.htm Sikh Heritage: Ethos and Relics]. Rupa & Co. 2012. Bhayee Sikandar Singh and Roopinder Singh.(co-authors). {{ISBN\|9788129119834}}.		# [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130421/spectrum/book2.htm Sikh Heritage: Ethos and Relics]. Rupa & Co. 2012. Bhayee Sikandar Singh and Roopinder Singh.(co-authors). {{ISBN\|9788129119834}}.
	# [https://www.amazon.in/Delhi-84-Roopinder-Singh-ebook/dp/B00P1UPV62 Delhi '84]. Sahit Parkashan, Chandigarh 2014. (Novela)		# [https://www.amazon.in/Delhi-84-Roopinder-Singh-ebook/dp/B00P1UPV62 Delhi '84]. Sahit Parkashan, Chandigarh 2014. (Novela)
			# [https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/book-on-first-woman-v-c-of-panjabi-university-dr-inderjit-kaur-sandhu-released-7483241/ Inderjit Kaur Sandhu: An Inspiring Journey]. Sahit Parkashan, Chandigarh 2021 (Festschrift in English and Punjabi edited by Roopinder Singh)
			# Sikhs: The Story of a People, their Faith and Culture (Consultant). DK Books.<ref>https://www.dk.com/us/book/9780744077520-sikhs/</ref> 2023.

	== References ==		== References ==
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{{short description|Indian journalist and author (born 1960)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
'''Roopinder Singh''' (born 21 July 1960) is an Indian journalist and author.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170801153028/http://www.asiaone.com/travel/Places%2B%2526%2BInterests/Interests/Art%2B%2526%2BCulture/Story/A1Story20080710-75812.html Life!, The Straits Times on 8 July 2008]</ref> He retired as Senior Associate Editor<ref>[http://www.rupapublications.co.in/client/Book/ARJAN-SINGH-DFC-Marshal-of-The-Indian-Air-Force.aspx Book details from the biographical information in ''Arjan Singh, DFC: Marshal of The Indian Air Force'' by Roopinder Singh]</ref> with the English daily newspaper, ''The Tribune'',<ref>[http://tribuneindia.com/ The Tribune Website]</ref> published from [[Chandigarh]], India.<ref name="AL">[https://www.google.com/custom?domains=www.tribuneindia.com&sitesearch=www.tribuneindia.com&cof=T%3A%2300000%3BLW%3A760%3BALC%3A%23BF1720%3BL%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.tribuneindia.com%2Fimages%2Flogo.gif%3BLC%3A%23BF1720%3BLH%3A67%3BAH%3Acenter%3BVLC%3A%23BF1720%3BS%3Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.tribuneindia.com%3BAWFID%3Aac88eaa326c39733%3B&q=roopinder+singh&I1.x=0&I1.y=0&I1=+Search List of Roopinder Singh's articles in ''The Tribune'']</ref> His specialization is Sikh history and culture, information technology, and education. He is the author of five major books in English, including a critically acclaimed volume on the founder of Sikh religion, [[Guru Nanak Dev]], and a volume on Sikh heritage. He lives in [[Chandigarh]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]].

== Early life ==

Roopinder Singh was born in [[Shimla]], [[Himachal Pradesh]], India. His father, [[Giani Gurdit Singh]] (24 February 1923 – 17 January 2007), was a famous [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] author, and his mother, Inderjit Kaur Sandhu, is a well-known academic. She was Vice Chancellor of [[Punjabi University|Punjabi University, Patiala, India]].<ref>[http://www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pages/new_intro.htm List of Punjabi University Vice-Chancellors] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101127113204/http://punjabiuniversity.ac.in/pages/new_intro.htm |date=27 November 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070118/main5.htm | newspaper=The Tribune | location=India | title=Giani Gurdit Singh dead | date=17 January 2017 | accessdate=22 March 2018}}</ref>

== Education ==

Roopinder Singh studied in [[St. John's High School, Chandigarh]]; [[St. Francis School, Amritsar]]; and Yadavindra Public School, Patiala, where he earned his Senior Cambridge ‘O’ level certificate. At [[St. Stephen's College, Delhi|St Stephen’s College, Delhi]], he read his BA Philosophy (Honors) and MA Philosophy degrees. He was also secretary of the college's Philosophical Society and the Punjabi Society.<ref name="Roopinder Singh Blog">[http://www.roopinder.com/blog/about Roopinder Singh Blog]</ref>

== Professional career ==

Roopinder Singh was Assistant Editor, ''Indian Observer'', New York. He joined [[The Tribune (Chandigarh)|The Tribune]] at Chandigarh, India, in 1991. He launched the internet edition in 1998 and headed it till 2015. He was in charge of book reviews from 2002 to July 2020. He other charges included Sunday Reading, Saturday Extra, Log in Tribune, Real Estate and Jobs & Careers supplements.<ref name="Roopinder Singh Blog"/>

===Book reviews published in ''The Tribune'' ===
In his nearly three decades with The Tribune, he published many book reviews including:
# History in the Making: The Visual Archives of Kulwant Roy, By Aditya Arya and Indivar Kamtekar, HarperCollins.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100418/spectrum/book1.htm The Tribune Book Review]</ref>
# Indian Persuasions: 50 years of Seminar: Selected Writings, Ed. Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Roli Books.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20091122/spectrum/book1.htm The Tribune Book Review]</ref>

== Books ==

Roopinder Singh has published several books with 4 major works in [[English language|English]] and 1 in [[Hindi]]. His book in Hindi is on the [[Sikh]] [[Guru Nanak Dev]].<ref>[http://worldsikhnews.com/2%20May%202007/Roopinder%20Singh%20book%20on%20Guru%20Nanak%20now%20in%20Hindi.htm WorldSikhNews.com Press Release]</ref> A complete listing of his work is given below:
# [http://Marshal%20of%20the%20Indian%20Air%20Force,%20Arjan%20Singh,%20DFC.%20Rupa%20and%20Co,%20New%20Delhi,%202002.%20ISBN:%208171679382 Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh, DFC. Rupa and Co, New Delhi, 2002.] {{ISBN|81-7167-938-2}} [http://sikhchic.com/article-detail.php?id=815&cat=11 Review] by Dr I J Singh, New York University, New York. The book was the first biography of a MIAF [[Arjan Singh]] the legendary pilot who is India's first Air Force Field Marshal.
#''Guru Nanak: His Life and Teachings''. Rupa and Co, New Delhi, 2004. {{ISBN|81-291-0442-3}} [http://www.roopinder.com/thetribune.htm Review by Prof V N Dutta].
#[http://www.gianigurditsingh.com/blog/?page_id=66 Giani Gurdit Singh: 1923-2007]. Sahit Parkashan, Chandigarh 2008. (A festschrift, in Punjabi and English, co-edited with Inderjit Kaur).
#[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2010/20100307/spectrum/book3.htm Woman: Many Hues Many Shades]. Lahore Publishers. 2009. (co-author).
# [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2013/20130421/spectrum/book2.htm Sikh Heritage: Ethos and Relics]. Rupa & Co. 2012. Bhayee Sikandar Singh and Roopinder Singh.(co-authors). {{ISBN|9788129119834}}.
# [https://www.amazon.in/Delhi-84-Roopinder-Singh-ebook/dp/B00P1UPV62 Delhi '84]. Sahit Parkashan, Chandigarh 2014. (Novela)

== References ==
{{Reflist|2}}

== External links ==
* Roopinder Singh Website [http://www.roopinder.com]
* The Tribune, Chandigarh [http://www.tribuneindia.com]
* Sikh Chic website [http://sikhchic.com/art/art_aesthethics_in_sikhism]
* Giani Gurdit Singh Website [http://www.gianigurditsingh.com]

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