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Sikholars 2012

Did you ever wonder how bhangra competitions turned a Punjabi folkdance into an international craze? Or how awesome it would be to record your grandma’s partition story? Waxing philosophic about the Green Revolution lately? Don’t fret, you’re not the only one!
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Event: Dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh’s GURU KI KASHI - Kalgidhar Trust/Society, Baru Sahib establishes its 2nd Akal University at Talwandi Sabo

December 14, 2011, 12:00 pm

As a pioneer in the field of rural education, the Kalgidhar Trust/Society has also set its sight on higher education for the rural masses of north India. After having successfully setting up 101 Schools (Akal Academies) and Eternal University (that runs 24 streams), the Society is set to establish its second University named AKAL UNIVERSITY at Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, Punjab. S. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Dy. Chief Minister, will lay the foundation stone for Akal University on Wednesday 14 Dec 2011 at Talwandi Sabo, Dist. Bathinda, Punjab. Religious leaders, top educationists, important officials, decision makers, hundreds of volunteers and well wishers, will attend this historic occasion.
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Turlock Sikh Temple teaches children faith, equality

In the Sikh Temple Turlock a group of nine volunteer teachers have built a successful youth education program that is teaching students about the importance of the Sikh cultural heritage, faith and equality.
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Guruka Singh in London next week and teaching at the Sikh Retreat

Guruka Singh will be in London 20th August - 3rd September to be with the UK Sangat and he will be teaching at the 2011 Sikh Retreat as well.
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Punjabi Charter School Established in Sacramento Area

"This is a great day for the Sacramento area and the Punjabi community," said Dr. Narinder Dhaliwal, Chairman of the SVCS Board of Directors. "After over a year of planning, negotiation and lobbying, we are thankful to the School Board for granting our petition. This is a great opportunity to create an institution that will be a jewel for the entire community."
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KHOJ offers Scholarships and Inspiration

In the spirit of helping Sikh youth become successful academically and spiritually, Khoj is announcing three scholarships, worth $1000 each, which each focus on the all-around excellence, humanitarian, or academic excellence of the students.
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India Unveils $35 Solar-Powered Tablet PC

The Indian government late last week unveiled a concept tablet computer set to sell for a mere 1,500 (rupees), or about $35 USD. Shockingly, the price could drop even further for a device that features touchscreen capabilities and solar power options.
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Eternal University, Baru Sahib offers under-graduate courses to GIRLS ONLY

In all its educational institutions, preference is given to the girls. At Akal Academy, underprivileged rural girls aged from 8 to 25, who were forced to stay at home and do household work, are being put to schools and taught modern scientific education and spiritual training.
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Sikh Curriculum Spreads From Maryland To Virginia

Nanaki, 4, often munched on goldfish crackers as she sat with her parents in meeting after meeting with Loudon County public schools officials. She and her brother, Divjot, 9, were real examples of Sikh kids that helped educators visualize the need for teaching Sikh culture to mainstream students.
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The Examined Life, Age 8

"It's giving kids a way to figure out what they think, support their own views, and reason with one another," he says. "So I can't imagine this isn't helping them on standardized tests."
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