News: EcoSikh Completes Planting 400 Sacred Forests all across the globe on Sikh Environment Day 2022

This movement has gone global in recent weeks. These forests are planted following the Japanese Miyawaki methodology and 95% of trees planted are surviving and thriving. These self-sustaining forests planted densely are geo-tagged and are visible on Google maps all across Punjab and elsewhere. 

News: How Did Langar Become The Basis For A University Course?

For centuries, the Sikh community has practiced and celebrated Langar. In our modern world of technology where we are all closer than geographical constraints, the ability to share tools for connection make intercultural Langar more accessible and brings the promise of Langar to bridge divides and connect like-minded people in focus.

News: 10 Health Benefits of Reading

Reading increases emotional intelligence.  Research has shown that people who read literary fiction — stories that explore the inner lives of characters — show a heightened ability to understand the feelings and beliefs of others. Researchers call this ability the “theory of mind,” a set of skills essential for building, navigating, and maintaining social relationships.
Dr. Harbir Singh, D.O.

Dr. Harbir Singh, D.O.

I am an osteopath, writer, clinical educator and broadcaster.

News: Restructuring School Education System in India to Implement National Education Policy 2020

All the flaws mentioned in the existing system crept and only increased over time with the best efforts of the Govt and so many dedicated resourceful NGOs will be abolished in one go. This will not only benefit the poor deprived class of India, reduce HR development divide across classes but also halt ever increasing disparity. This will benefit the middle and upper middle class which has badly spoiled the health of their children in the rat race. This will better equip their children with skills for migration after being unable to qualify for top professional colleges in India.

News: Need to institutionalize scholarly efforts: Jathedar Akal Takht

Referring to understanding the institutional significance of Akal Takht, he said that theorization of the supreme institution of Sikhs is indispensable to interact in the modern world. It is the responsibility of Sikhs to initiate and foster an academic discourse on Akal Takht to overcome routine political behaviors that have overshadowed the spirit of the institution.

News: What do we really know about Mai Bhago?

Mai Bhago grew up in a devout Sikh household where the Sikh tradition of valor was imparted early. As a young girl, she most likely heard about her family’s relationship with the Gurus, along with the martyrdom of Guru Arjan Sahib Ji, the wars of Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji, and Mughal injustices. 
Lakhpreet Kaur

Lakhpreet Kaur

Lakhpreet's personal purpose is to help create a more just, compassionate, sustainable, and creative world, specifically through healing the environment, advocating for Sikh rights, and promoting women's empowerment while embracing beauty and humor.

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