The two had a quick casual conversation, and the hope is President Obama will allow Sikhs to serve in the United States Army after seeing representation of Sikh serving in Indian armed forces.
News: Obama Met 96 Year Old Marshall Arjan Singh
News: Bhagat Ravidas 15th Century Poet (1376 AD - 1540 AD) ~ Author of Gurbani
Many legends abound surrounding the birth, life, and death of the 15th century poet. Obscure historic details shrouded by the passage of centuries are blurred with discrepancies.
News: Electronic Light Disturbs Sleep Especially for Teenagers
The lights from their computer screens, smartphones and tablets often stay on throughout the night. These devices emit light of all colors, but it’s the blues in particular that pose a danger to sleep.
News: Exclusive Interview with Major Kalsi
"What I would like to say in response to that is there was a military that cared a hell of a lot about uniform. They cared a hell of a lot that people looked the same. We defeated them in World Wars 1 and 2."
Harijot Singh Khalsa
Harijot Singh is a graduate of Miri Piri Academy. He serves as creator of SikhNet Stories. He has also authored several research pieces on Sikh history as well as offered encouraging messages through his articles.
News: Sheriff Allows Sikh Deputy's Turban & Beard
“We’ll soon be turning a new chapter in the history of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. One of our very own HCSO family members will be adding a new dimension to his uniform. He’ll be allowed to wear his turban."
News: FCC Chairman: Ensuring Net Neutrality
The internet must be fast, fair and open. That is the message I’ve heard from consumers and innovators across this nation. That is the principle that has enabled the internet to become an unprecedented platform for innovation and human expression.
News: British Sikhs Campaign Manifesto Targets Seats in West London
Labour’s Ed Miliband said: “I think the Sikh Manifesto is a great way of empowering the British Sikh community.”
News: "A Birthday Thanksgiving" ~ Poem by Vaninder Kaur
May the bliss in this life... Continue to heavens beyond.. May my soul travel in transition... From this bliss... To bliss beyond.....
Vaninder Kaur
My poems reflect the pain and suffering I went through in my life and how the Guru has worked miracles in my life.
News: College Named University in Honor of Guru Teg Bahadur
During the function organised by Khalsa College it was announced that Khalsa College, Patiala will be made into Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur University from the next session.
News: Singh: The Texas That I Love Has No Place for Bigotry
Through my work, I have seen minority communities struggle with being the unwarranted targets of misguided bigotry and prejudice as our nation has grappled with fear in the never-ending "War on Terror."
Dr Simran Jeet Singh
Executive Director of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute and the author of the national bestseller The Light We Give
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