Browsing Tag: Youth

Sikh culture celebrated at Turban Night

For political science sophomore Abby Craft, wearing a turban on Wednesday evening was a first.
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SpaceLab Voting For Pranav Singh

Hello my name is Pranav Singh; I am a finalist for the International Youtube SpaceLab competition sponsored by Lenevo and various space agencies from around the world including NASA.
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Children's Gurdwara

This is growing faster than i imagined. The kids have so much fun. We face paint, make biscuits, make parsaad, do langar seva, sing shabads, do yoga and meditate!
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A Foundation for a FoundNation

You know it is really odd for me, as a third-generation Thai-Sikh to be writing for an Egyptian web site about a Found Nation. The mystery of how this comes about is quite interesting to consider in its entirety.
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Freshman dons sacred turban: Jaspreet Gill becomes fourth Sikh to attend school

When freshman Jaspreet Gill first donned the sacred Sikh turban—known as a pagri - at Franklin Elementary School, he was 13 years old. Instantly his friends began acting differently towards him.
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Sikh media raised the issue of homeless Punjabi Youth in Southall, London

Many homeless persons spend chilling nights of December on footpaths of Southall city, near London. Sikh Channel, one of the two community channels of Sikhs in UK, has brought this issue into light through street journalism and raised the concern of homeless Punjabi youth.
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Myth-Buster: Dating & The Sikh Identity

Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, was correct when he stated that “Love is, of all passions, the strongest, for it attacks simultaneously the head, the heart, and the senses.”
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SIKHNET launches the first ever adventure game for Sikh youth – and it is FREE

SikhNet has launched an interactive adventure game designed to appeal to, and inspire youth around the world. “Karma Game - The Ogre’s Curse” is a decision-making adventure game that teaches Sikhi and spiritual values.
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Sirjaut Kaur: Sikh-American Field-Hockey Star Stands Tall

Even if one has the skills to advance in athletics, many young Sikhs growing up in the west may feel the pressure to cut their hair or shave in order to fit the athletic image or match the "team look". But despite the field hockey skirts and sleeveless jerseys, Sirjaut Kaur manages to maintain her Sikh bana.
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Winning Hearts and Minds in France: Angad Singh

"It takes courage to do what he is doing."
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