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Internationally-acclaimed, London born, North West based, artists, The Singh Twins, have each received an MBE, Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to the Indian Miniature Tradition of painting.

Let those road bumps strengthen our resolve rather than slow us down. "(We) have promises to keep, and miles to go before (we) sleep" (Robert Frost). Promises that our forefathers made to us, and that we must make to our forthcoming generations. Let the sparklers light the deepest corners of our hearts this 4th of July. Let us embrace...

The study from the Kinsey Institute at Indiana University, published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior, is the first to examine sexual and relationship parameters of middle-aged or older couples in committed, long-term relationships. Research efforts to understand the place of sexuality in human lives rarely involves intact couples in ongoing relationships.

The Dutch parliament voted on Tuesday to ban ritual slaughter of animals, a move strongly opposed by the country’s Muslim and Jewish minorities, but left a loophole that might let religious butchering continue. The bill by the small Animal Rights Party, the first such group in Europe to win seats in a national parliament, passed the lower house of parliament by 116 votes to 30.

The members of Sikh community from around the world Wednesday observed 172nd death anniversary of first Sikh emperor of greater Punjab, late Maharaja Ranjit Singh and paid rich tributes to him. The mount of Maharaja Ranjit Singh is located in the complex of Gurdwara Dera Sahib.

Gurpreet's death came the same day as President Obama's announcement that, beginning next month, the U.S. would begin a drawdown of troops in Afghanistan toward a goal of 33,000 service men and women pulled out by the end of 2012.

"The United Sikhs visit to the Port Isabel Detention Center was a blessing to both the detainees and staff members of the detention center. Your visit let the detainees know that they are valued and respected and not alone, thank you so very much. Additional thanks for providing religious items to help them practice their religion. Wearing and using the items not only provides them with a connection to the divine, but also reminds them of their connection to the greater Sikh community.

Toronto is abuzz. This weekend the IIFA [International Indian Film Academy] awards are being held in Toronto to many a South Asian’s delight. We are, however, delighted about Toronto for another reason. This weekend, The Sikh Activist Network will be hosting When Lions Roar 3 – a night of hip hop, poetry, R&B and other art to remember the events of 1984.