Browsing Tag: News

News: NY City Council Calls for End to MTA ‘Turban Branding’

Several New York City Council members joined the Sikh Coalition at a June 16 rally in front of City Hall calling for the Metropolitan Transit Authority to end its policy of requiring Sikh employees to wear the company’s logo on their turbans.

News: SGPC teams up with UK varsity for scholarships to Sikh students

The SGPC has decided to institute scholarships in collaboration with University of Cambridge (UK) for needy and meritorious Sikh students for research studies leading to M.Phil or Ph.D degrees.

News: Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Sikh?

Two articles over the weekend got me thinking. I’ll get to them soon enough. Be patient!

News: Amrit Kaur, An Active US Sikh women leade dies and leaves a powerful legacy

Amrit Kaur's death is a tremendous loss and her absence in the Sikh affairs in America is a major setback.

News: From Punjab to Alice … via RMIT

RMIT University graduate Deepinder Singh is living his dream in the Australian outback after a temporary placement at Alice Springs Hospital turned into a life-changing adventure.

News: California Police Chiefs Reaffirm Acceptance of Sikh Identity

"We have no policy which precludes an employee of the Sikh faith from wearing a turban or beard (or possession of a kirpan) during their employment with us."