Browsing Tag: News

News: 400 Sikh Pilgrims Cross Over to Pakistan

The Sikh devotees were led by four different Sikh organisations owing allegiance to Shriomani Gurdwara Pharbandhak Committee (SGPC), Delhi Gurdwara Management Committee and Bhai Mardana Yadgar Trust.

News: Sikh Musical Heritage - The Untold Story

The Sikh Music documentary will share the extensive academic and community that tells what is Kirtan, why is it important, and why did Guru Nanak Dev ji use Kirtan as a means of communication.

News: Sikh Festival Celebrates Women & Girls

Teeyan Da Mela is a celebration of all things female, in particular daughters. “No men are allowed, except you,” Aman Malhi, one of the organizers, said with a laugh to the Brant News reporter.

News: Ruling Allows Sikh ROTC Members to Wear Turbans

The decision affirmed that the Army's refusal to allow him to join with the turban, beard, and long hair required by his Sikh faith, constituted a violation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

News: Afghanistan's Sikhs Feel Alienated, Pressured to Leave

Afghanistan's once-thriving Sikh community is dwindling fast as many choose to leave the country of their birth to escape what they say is growing intolerance and discrimination.

News: Ministry Allows Turbans & Beards For Students

Earlier this year, three Sikh students in Muar, Wangsa Maju and Seremban were told by their school heads to shave their facial hair or have disciplinary action taken against them, including expulsion.

News: I’m a Sikh with Depression

But, at the same time I realize that we cannot break the silence and stigma around mental health without bringing attention to it, talking about it, and personalizing it. So, this is my attempt to help others.

Kaur Life

It is infused with gurmat and tailored for young Kaurs (Sikh women). Kaur Life hopes to be a space where Kaurs can express their ideas, share stories, and learn more about their Sikh culture to empower themselves.

News: A Scotsman’s Account on Sikhs ~ Book Extracts

The extract from the above book relating to Sikhs is produced for general reference and for readers to draw their own conclusion. This short extract can be an addition to the 18th century European accounts on Sikhs.

Inderjeet Singh

The author is based in Nottingham, UK and is passionate about Punjab and Sikh history. He is member of Institute of Sikh Studies, Chandigarh and regularly writes for them and Sikhnet.