And it’s heartbreaking to watch juxtaposed sequences of Dastarbandi (turban tying ceremony) of a young boy and a young Sikh man getting a haircut, both for the first time in their lives.
News: ‘Roots of Love’ ~ Harjant Gill’s New Documentary
News: Damage to Tharra Sahib: Akal Takht platform ~ Akal Takht Jathedar steps in for restoration
The kar sewa men started removing the cement plaster from the Akal Takht platform, also known as Tharra Sahib, on Monday -- the day TOI ( Times of India) highlighted the damage done to the structure built by sixth Sikh master Guru Hargobind.
News: Trapped Treasure – Rare artefacts locked and ignored for seven years
It’s treasure that has been locked away in a damp room.
News: As London cleans up from riots, residents fume (Video)
Londoners are angry at rioters and at authorities' response. Some analysts say the unrest springs from Britain's social disparity. Violence eases in the capital but flares in other cities.
News: Southall Sikhs Defy Anarchy of London Riots
A combination of text messages, phone calls, social media postings and good old word-on-the-street canvassing, drew together crowds of Sikhs in their hundreds to protect the Gurdwaras, businesses and locals against the very real threat of mob opportunism from surrounding areas.
News: 100 Sikhs guard Seven Kings and Ilford Gurdwaras overnight
The group formed a solid presence in Ilford and Seven Kings High Road where they patrolled into the early hours of the morning, determined to protect the Gurdwara Karamsar and the Singh Sabha London East from opportunistic violence.
News: UK Sikhs Gather to Protect Gurdwaras from Riots
Tonight, hundreds of Sikhs are gathering to defend the Gurdware in these cities should they fall under the eye of the looters. It is bringing together Sikhs of all backgrounds and affiliations; promising a glimmer of hope from an otherwise horrible situation.
News: SC lawyer to keep watch on malpractice of candidates ~ SGPC elections
Senior Sikh advocate practising in the supreme court H.S. Phoolka here today announced about the formation of independent groups in all the districts of Punjab led by Sikh advocates to keep watch on activities of all candidates contesting SGPC General election.
News: US Sikhs appeal for well-qualified Candidates for SGPC elections
He said, “The candidates should see this as an opportunity to serve rather than using this position as a stepping stone for political ambition. Some percentage of candidates should come from various fields of education who can guide the community in the future and can contribute based oto their experience.”
News: UK Riots: Gurdwaras in danger [OP-ED]
There have been reports of continued riots, including attacks on Sikhs and Gurdwaras. Our correspondents in London are keeping a close eye on recent activities in several cities where rioters have attacked Gurdwaras, along with some mosques and temples.
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