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Save The Qila Campaign 2015 Continues – The Story of Anād & Anād U.S.A
23 Friday Oct 2015
Posted in ANAD Events, ANAD Foundation, ANAD Khand, Oral History Archives
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ORAL HISTORY ARCHIVES
16 Thursday Jul 2015
Posted in ANAD Foundation, Oral History Archives
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Anad, Anecdotes, Archives, Bhai Baldeep Singh, Biography, Book, Captain M S Kohli, Conversation, Expedition, History, Indian, Legendary, Mountaineer, Nepal, Oral, Pakistan, Stories
Legendary Mountaineer Capt. M. S. Kohli in conversation with
Bhai Baldeep Singh
Not every day does one get an opportunity to walk into the living room of a national hero, and it is even more unlikely to have them recount and verbalise their life. In that lulling ambience, filled with nostalgic memoirs, Captain Mohan Singh Kohli sank into history and narrated details that bear testimony to the legends around the man who led the iconic Indian expedition to the Mount Everest in 1965.
The first-hand account is not only relevant in the national context but is explicit with touching tales of his energy, entity and belief. The conversation unravels numerous fascinating yet unknown aspects of his life, for example – as a seven year old child in Haripur (present day Pakistan), Capt. Kohli scaled hills to reach the crest where his ancestors were martyred and once the King of Nepal had sent his army to help him during one of his expeditions, when a local tribe ambushed his group. In an effort to chronicle those stories and anecdotes which got shadowed amidst the overpowering recount of his feats, Bhai Baldeep Singh has taken on the responsibility to write a biography that could do justice to the life and times of the man who became a great mountaineer.
Even after authoring 27 books himself, Capt. Kohli feels that certain subtleties could only be justifiably written by someone who knows him personally but can still offer a fresh and unbiased perspective and for this reason, he chose Bhai Baldeep Singh. The Anād Foundation looks forward to working with the legend and publish the biography that will not only shed light on the unknown riveting aspects of the history of Indian mountaineering but also provide a primary account of Capt. Kohli’s stimulating and inspiring sojourn.
Written by – Pallab Deb
Edited by – Preeti Kathuria
Photo by – TejInder Singh
Punyā Baithak XIX – Rāga Nat Narāyan: 31-Rāgas in Gurubani Series
30 Tuesday Jun 2015
Posted in ANAD Events, ANAD Foundation
Anād: Her Lips showed movement, the universe tried to comprehend her speech but failed miserably. He, the creator then granted a solicit power to the human race which could be felt, not heard, pummeled, not criticized, calling it the Soundless Sound.
Guru Granth Sahib is composed in and divided by 31 rāgas. Each rāga carries the same adaptation, softness, happiness, separation and sadness which a human mind is capable of. These variations depict a sound which the Tanpura, Sarangi, Jori, Dilruba and Sitar try and unfold in the conundrum of what is black and what is white.
On Tuesday, May 02.2015. The Anād Foundation with support from District Administration, Kapurthala, organized the Punyā Baithak at the Quilā.
Bhai Baldeep Singh sang Nat Narāyan, the 19th Rāga in Gurubani, as part of the 31 Rāgas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Series – with Ustad Asif Ali Khan on Sarangi, Vikramjit Singh on the Tanpura, Parminder Singh Bhamra on the Jori–pakhwaj and Virendar Kumar on the Sitar.
The program began with the 
Turban Tying competition. People from all age groups participated showcasing the formation of puggaree in their hand, ready to tie their best turban. Judges paid strict attention to every wrap and crease, allowing no mistake escape their vigilant gaze.
The program continued with the Anād Kāv Tarang poetry reading festival. Mr. Bakhtawar Singh was the featured poet. When reciting his poetry, he solely referred to it as “his craft” of a soundless sound.
Wrestler Pehalwan Padharth Singh was honored for his contribution to the field of wrestling.
Kanjli (Beeja) Akhada, Pehalwan Malkit Singh hosted three wrestling matches at the Quilā.
The Students of Anād 
Conservatory, Sultanpur Lodhi displayed a mesmerizing performance with Sehaj Deep on the Tabla, Vikramjit Singh, Gurwinder Singh, Manpreet kaur, Baljinder Kaur and Simranpreet Singh on the Sitar and Jasbeer Singh and Harwinder Singh on the Dilruba.
It was the dedication and diligence of the students under the guidance of Ustad Virendar kumar that an eighteen day hard work paid a fruitful result.
A Solo performance was made by Parminder Singh Bhamra on the Jori–Pakhawaj accompanied by Ustad Asif Ali Khan, on the Sarangi.
Visual Rendering Of Rāg: 31 Rāg in Guru Granth Sahib – Abstract paintings by Artist Hardev Singh were also on display.
Venue: Rāngli Sath, Darbār Hall Lawns, Quilā Sarāi, Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala, Punjab 144626
Photos by – TejInder Singh
Some students at Anad Khand
08 Friday May 2015
Posted in ANAD Khand, Mere Music
It was a wonderful time spent with some of the students at Anad Conservatory, Qila, Sultanpur Lodhi. Most of these youngsters had only dreamt of learning music and here they are into their second year learning pakhawaj, jori, sitar, vocal, calligraphy, photography and even laughter. It is a blessing to be able to share knowledge —to pass on the precious heritage and an honour to be associated with hearts that aspire to excel.
Photos by Parminder Singh Bhamra.
May 05, 2015.
Punyā Baithak XVIII Invitation – Rāga Rāmkali: 31-Rāgas in Gurubani Series
02 Saturday May 2015
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Punj-Care Initiatives: Ist Free Dental Screening Camp Held
27 Monday Apr 2015
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All that happens in India, Anad, Bebe Nanaki, Bhai Baldeep Singh, Dental Surgeons Association of India, DSAI, Gurudwara, India, Kapurthala, Punjab, Sultanpur Lodhi
Press Note
The Anad Foundation with Dental Surgeons Association of India (Punjab)
April 26, 2015
Sultanpur Lodhi, Punjab
As a result of ever increasing Oral Health problems and lack of awareness among people, the Dental Surgeons Associations of India (DSAI) and Bhai Baldeep Singh, Founder Chairman, The Anad Foundation, have come together to provide quality care to the poor and underserved.
As part of its Punj-Care Initiative, the Anad foundation, in collaboration with DSAI, organised its first Free Dental Screening Camp at Gurudwara Babe Nanaki, Sultanpur Lodhi, Punjab. Dental Surgeons from various parts of Punjab and Haryana, namely, Dr. Karandeep Singh, Dr. Akash Bhagat, Dr. Yogesh Goel, Dr. Inderjeet Singh, Dr. Jatinder Singh and Dr. Tejinder Singh converged at this historic town to participate in the camp. The management of Gurudwara Bebe Nanaki had very kindly consented to host the camp. Punj-Care Initiatives offers its heartfelt gratitude to the Gurudwara management especially its President, Dr. Harjit Singh, as well as the Manager, Sardar Balwinder Singh for all the logistical support and invaluable assistance in hosting the free camp.
More than thirty patients including street hawkers, shopkeepers, artists, musicians, devotional singers (Ragis) and preachers (Granthis and Kathakars) from Sultanpur Lodhi and nearby villages were diagnosed at the camp for their different oral and dental problems. As part of the Punj-Care Initiatives each patient was issued a diagnostic report and referred to the local Dental Surgeons for follow up treatment and dental care. Courtesy DSAI, dental surgeons affiliated to the DSAI will provide all follow up procedures either free of cost or at a very discounted rate. Patients were referred to the local dental surgeon, Dr. Inderjeet Singh, who has consented to donate time for the Punj-Care Initiatives initiated by the Anad Foundation.
Bhai Baldeep Singh, Chairman of ANAD Foundation, Dr. Sunny Sandhu from Tarn Taran, Punj-Care Initiatives Project Leader, Professor Jagroop S Sekhon, Advocate Harkamal Chahal, Geeta Sangha, Parminder Singh Bhamra, Jagwinder Singh, Jatinder Singh, Ashutosh Upadhyay and Husanpreet Singh also participated in the camp.
The Punj-Care Initiatives camp was coordinated by Dr. Saurabh Arora, Dr. Amrit Kaur Sethi and Dr. Kanwardeep Kaur.
Punj-Care Initiatives: 1st Free Dental Screening Camp to held at Sultanpur Lodhi
25 Saturday Apr 2015
Posted in Anad Initiatives
ਆਪ ਸਭ ਨੂੰ ਇਹ ਜਾਣ ਕੇ ਖੁਸ਼ੀ ਹੋਵੇਗੀ ਕਿ ਅਨਾਦਿ ਫਾਊਂਡੇਸ਼ਨ ਅਤੇ ਡੇੰਟਲ ਸਰਜੰਸ ਐਸੋਸੀਏਸ਼ਨ ਔਫ਼ ਇੰਡੀਆ (ਪੰਜਾਬ) ਪਹਿਲਾ ਮੁਫਤ ਦੰਦ ਨਿਰੀਖਣ ਕੈੰਪ, ਗੁਰਦ੍ਵਾਰਾ ਬੇਬੇ ਨਾਨਕੀ, ਸੁਲਤਾਨਪੁਰ ਵਿਖੇ, ਦਿਨ ਐਤਵਾਰ, ਅਪ੍ਰੈਲ 26, 2015, ਨੂੰ ਸਵੇਰੇ 10:00 ਵਜੇ ਤੋਂ ਦੁਪਹਿਰ 3:00 ਵਜੇ ਤਕ ਲਗਾ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ. ਆਪ ਜੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਹੈ ਕੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਸਹਿਤ ਪੁੱਜ ਕੇ ਵਿਦਵਾਨ ਡਾਕਟਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਮੌਜੂਦਗੀ ਦਾ ਲਾਹਾ ਖੱਟੋ।
Punya Baithak XVII – Raga Gond: 31-Ragas in Gurubani Series
05 Sunday Apr 2015
Posted in ANAD Events, Rāngli Sath
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Anad, Anad Conservatory, Anad Kav tarang, Bhai Baldeep Singh, Foundation, Poetry, Sultanpur Lodhi
On Saturday, April 04, 2015, The Anad Foundation. with support from
District Administration, Kapurthala,
organized the Punyā Baithak at the Quilā.
Bhai Baldeep Singh sang alapa and bandishes in Raga Gond, the 17th Raga in Gurubani, as part of 31 Rāgas of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Series.
The programme began with the Anād Kāv Tarang poetry reading festival. Dr. Paramjit Singh was the featured poet while other select poets also recited their poems.
Honoring Wrestler Pehalwan Darbara Singh Bhawanipur was honoured for his contribution to the field of wrestling.
Kanjli (Beeja) Akhada Mukhi, Pehalwan Malkit Singh hosted two wrestling matches at the Qila.
Vikramjit Singh (dilrubā), Bhai Amardeep Singh Ragi on the Tanpura and Harkamal Chahal on the Jori-pakhwaj accompanied Bhai Baldeep Singh.
Venue: Rāngli Sath, Darbār Hall Lawns, Quilā Sarāi, Sultanpur Lodhi, Kapurthala, Punjab 144626
Visual Rendering Of Rāg: 31 Rāg in Guru Granth Sahib – Abstract paintings by Artist Hardev Singh were also be on display.
Punya Baithak at the Qila XVII – Raga Gond by Bhai Baldeep Singh
03 Friday Apr 2015
Posted in ANAD Events, Rāngli Sath
Hori-Basant Festival at the Qila: Press Report in Punjabi Jagran
13 Friday Mar 2015
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