[VIDEO] Several areas in Punjab were on Thursday largely or partially shut following a bandh called by Sant Samaj, a Sikh organisation, to protest the alleged desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Sikh guru's are revered by people from many faiths and in Pakistan, they are the inspirational force for the minority Christian community which is being forced to embrace Islam by fundamentalists.
The father-of-four, 39, says his Sikh religion demands followers devote their efforts and earnings to those less fortunate than themselves. And he has taken that teaching to heart, preparing meals from about 8am every Saturday...
On August 27, seven children of the indigenous Orang Asli community went missing in the jungles. As of October 10, two of the children have been found alive, and three have been found dead.
This article is based on excerpts from the Spirit of the Sikh written by Professor Puran Singh in 1920's and published by Punjabi University Patiala in two volumes during 1982. This is Part III of V.
I feel that Punjab needs a free cancer hospital in Amritsar in the name of Bhai Kanhaiya. Cancer is curable only at its first stage. According to some reports, Punjab has more than 100,000 cases of cancer.
We as Sikhs can set an example by making our Gurudwaras commercially viable green centres which will not only create a positive impact on the society but also make a difference in sustaining our environment.