NEW YORK: The Punjabi Literary and Cultural Society, New York, released two books at a special function held in the Masonic Temple, Flushing. A collection of Punjabi poems, “Siahi Da Chanan” by the Pakistani Poet Akhtar Hussain and another composition by Randhir Singh were formally released. Prof. Gurcharan Singh of New York recited a highly emotive poem highlighting the ongoing oppression in Punjab. The function was attended by a large number of Punjabis belonging to both India and Pakistan. Dr. Gurinder Singh Grewal and Gurcharan ~ Singh Dhillon who happened to be in New York in connection with the hearing of Sukhminder Singh Sandhu, and Ranjit Singh Gill, also participated in the function.
Article extracted from this publication >> February 5, 1988
