Dear Professor Dr. Sachin Chaturvedi, Vice Chancellor, Nalanda University, Dear Shri Shyam Parande, Secretary General (ARSP), Subject: Expression of Regret and Request for a Bilateral Discussion. I write to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to participate, on 28 March 2026, as Guest of Honor. I was pleased to contribute with a full paper […]
Read MoreHow the Descendants of Colonialism Obscure Their Moral ResponsibilityProfessor Dr. Shardhanand H. Singh, founder of Girmitiyalogy. © 2026 SH Singh Rotterdam. ResumeIt is striking that a recent resolution presents slavery as the gravest form of a crime againsthumanity, yet gaps remain between recognition and enforcement. Article 4 of the UniversalDeclaration of Human Rights prohibits slavery […]
Read MoreA Proposal for the Recognition of 10 September as International Girmitiya Bharatiya Divas,By Professor Dr. Shardhanand H. Singh, CEO, GGLASC & Leader of Global Girmitiyalogy. AbstractThis paper analyses the historical, conceptual, and policy foundations of the proposal torecognise 10 September as International Girmitiya Bharatiya Divas, beginning in 2027. Initiatedby the Global Girmitiya Lineage Archive & […]
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Author: Mr B. Jagannath, High Court Advocate, Madras Reviewed in Girmitiyalogy Discourse by: Baba Dr Shardhanand H. Singh, Professor of Girmitiyalogy & Transnational Migration Studies, EIMT Zürich, Switzerland, © 2025 Shardhanand H. Singh, Rotterdam. Abstract This article revisits the rise of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj within the broader context of slavery and early colonial expansion in […]
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By Dr. Kumar Mahabir & Shalima Mohommed Under international law, crimes against humanity are defined as “acts committed as part of a widespread or systematic attack directed against any civilian population, with knowledge of the attack.” These acts include enslavement, deportation, imprisonment, torture, rape, persecution, and other inhumane acts causing great suffering.[1] Many descendants, activists, […]
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Note: This historical narrative from the British colonial past is deeply cruel and disturbing.By Dr. Shardhanand H. Singh, EIMT Professor, Girmitiyalogy & Migrant Studies, Zürich, Switzerland Abstract: Golden Light — Truth and Revelation In the long and painful history of the Indian indentured labour system, few stories resonate as powerfully as that of Maharani¹ — […]
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Author: Aartie Mahesh MSc Amsterdam, September 25th, 2025 My search for insight and healing Through the years I have gone through several personal paradigm shifts, including moving from business administration (my studies) to public administration (my profession). I have served democracy and the citizens of Amsterdam and has strongly advocated for the accessibility and availability […]
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Girmitiyalogy as a Catalyst for Curriculum Reform: Clearing Obstacles, Building Bridges © Copyright Disclaimer. Parts of this text may be freely used provided that proper citation is made in accordance with MLA conventions. Use without proper attribution or for commercial purposes is not permitted without prior written permission from the author. By Professor Dr. Shardhanand […]
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By Professor Dr Shardhanand Harinandan Singh, CEO GGLASC Madhubani/ Rotterdam Girmitiya descendants awakened Girmitiyalogy at the Academic International Conference, Lucknow University, India, on September 26, 2025, a team of international scholars affiliated with Mondial Online Girmitiyalogy University (MOGU) successfully participated in the final day of the workshop series. The interdisciplinary team consisted of Dr Seshni […]
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The upcoming Girmitiyalogy platform is a long-awaited tribute to the resilience, journeys, and legacies of our Girmitiya ancestors. By blending history with technology, it promises to reconnect families with their roots and preserve a vital chapter of the Indian diaspora. This initiative is more than a website—it is a bridge across generations. With my blessings,Sandeep […]
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