Sikh Reference Library Sikh Reference Library The Sikh Reference Library was a repository of over 1,500 rare manuscripts located in the Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) at Amritsar, Punjab which was destroyed during Operation Blue Star. In 1984, the library's contents were confiscated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the empty building allegedly burned to the ground by the Indian Army. In recent years the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has attempted to recover the looted material but has not yet recovered substantial materials. To date, the status of library manuscripts and artifacts is unclear; the vast majority remain in the hands
Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre The Foundation develops international projects and works to set up a collaborative network. The work of the Foundation is based on three aims: education, culture and peace. Oscar Niemeyer is an honorary member of the Foundation. The architectural project received the following awards: It also received an award for its cultural contribution: And: Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre The Oscar Niemeyer International Cultural Centre, or Centro Niemeyer (, popularly known as "el Niemeyer"), is a cultural centre complex designed by the Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer and an international project. The centre is located on the estuary of Avilés, Asturias in