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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 | | 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, | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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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[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:Journalists from Punjab, India]] | [[Category:Journalists from Punjab, India]] | ||
[[Category:Sikh writers]] | [[Category:Sikh writers]] | ||
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Roopinder Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 July 1960 |
| Education | B.A. Hons Philosophy M.A. Philosophy |
| Alma mater | Yadavindra Public School, Patiala St Stephens College, Delhi Delhi University |
| Occupation | Journalist and author |
| Employer | India Observer, New York, The Tribune, Chandigarh |
Notable work | Guru Nanak: His Life and Teachings Sikh Heritage: Ethos and Relics (co-author) The Sikhs (consultant) |
Roopinder Singh (born 21 July 1960) is an Indian journalist and author.[1] He retired as Senior Associate Editor[2] with the English daily newspaper, The Tribune,[3] published from Chandigarh, India.[4] 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.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Roopinder Singh was born in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. His father, Giani Gurdit Singh (24 February 1923 – 17 January 2007), was a famous 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, Patiala, India[5][6] (1975 to 1977) and Chairperson, Staff Selection Commission, Delhi (1980 to 1985).
Education[edit | edit source]
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.[7]
Professional career[edit | edit source]
Roopinder Singh was an assistant editor, Indian Observer, New York. He joined 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.[7]
Book reviews published in The Tribune[edit | edit source]
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.[8]
- Indian Persuasions: 50 years of Seminar: Selected Writings, Ed. Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Roli Books.[9]
Books[edit | edit source]
Roopinder Singh has published several books with eight major works in English and one in Hindi. His book in Hindi is on the Sikh Guru Nanak Dev.[10] A complete listing of his work is given below:
- Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh, DFC. Rupa and Co, New Delhi, 2002. ISBN 81-7167-938-2 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 Review by Prof V N Dutta.
- Giani Gurdit Singh: 1923-2007. Sahit Parkashan, Chandigarh 2008. (A festschrift, in Punjabi and English, co-edited with Inderjit Kaur).
- Woman: Many Hues Many Shades. Lahore Publishers. 2009. (co-author).
- Sikh Heritage: Ethos and Relics. Rupa & Co. 2012. Bhayee Sikandar Singh and Roopinder Singh.(co-authors). ISBN 9788129119834.
- Delhi '84. Sahit Parkashan, Chandigarh 2014. (Novela)
- 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.[11] 2023.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Life!, The Straits Times on 8 July 2008
- ↑ Book details from the biographical information in Arjan Singh, DFC: Marshal of The Indian Air Force by Roopinder Singh
- ↑ The Tribune Website
- ↑ List of Roopinder Singh's articles in The Tribune
- ↑ List of Punjabi University Vice-Chancellors Archived 27 November 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ "Giani Gurdit Singh dead". The Tribune. India. 17 January 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2018.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Roopinder Singh Blog
- ↑ The Tribune Book Review
- ↑ The Tribune Book Review
- ↑ WorldSikhNews.com Press Release
- ↑ https://www.dk.com/us/book/9780744077520-sikhs/
