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Dr. Harpal Singh Pannu, a Sikh scholar, presently working as Professor of the Department of religious studies in Punjabi University, Patiala, was born on 20th June 1953 at Village Ghagga, Distt. Patiala. He did his graduation in Arts with Honors from Mahindera College Patiala in 1972 with top position in the university. He further added his Master’s in Punjabi literature and religious studies in which he again topped in the university. After doing his M.Phil. in religious studies in 1980, he started his career as an Assistant Professor in Khalsa College Patiala. He joined Punjabi University in 1983 and completed his Ph.D. in Sikh studies from that very university. Starting an Associate Professor, S. Pannu has held the position of Head of the Department of Religious Studies twice (6 years).He is now teaching M.A., M.Phil. classes and supervising Ph.D. of such scholars. A good number of scholars have already got their M.Phi. and Ph.D. degree under his supervision.He has also held various important positions like Founder Director of UGC centre for Guru Nanak Studies and for Buddhist Studies in Punjabi University, member Board of Directors, PSEB Mohali and visiting Professor of various universities like Nalanda, Delhi, GNDU and university of Religious Studies, Qom Iran.