Browsing Tag: News

News: Kaurs in Consideration for Kirtan Grammy

Grammys season has officially begun, and more than ever before, the world of mantra music represents. Entrants include Ajeet Kaur, Nirinjan Kaur and Snatam Kaur Khalsa. Yes, "New Age" is what the non-genre of kirtan seems to get lumped into in the Grammys world.

News: Guru Nanak: A Brilliant Spiritual Light For Humanity

Guru Nanak is regarded by the Sikhs and many others as a Messenger of God, an enlightened Teacher, a champion of human dignity and peace among faiths, and a brilliant spiritual Light for all humanity.

Kanwal Prakash 'KP' Singh

KP participates in interfaith and humanitarian initiatives (Interfaith Hunger Initiative); activities and celebrations of diverse faiths and ethnic communities in Indiana. KP assists with cultural training for Police Officers and TSA personnel; works with teachers, students, civic leaders to create a better understanding of Sikh and other faith traditions and contributions. KP advocates interfacing and mainstreaming ethnic talents, assets to benefit and serve all Americans.

News: Langar Feeds Homeless in Birmingham

Hundreds of thousands of free meals will be served up by Sikhs this week, as part of a tradition known as Langar. Live coverage of voluntary organisation, Midlands Langar Seva Society feeding the homeless in Birmingham City Centre.

News: Historical Journey in Animation

The film is an animation, something which is in the nascent stage in India and unheard of in Punjabi films. "I agree, animation is in an initial stage, but then someone had to do it. We couldn't have anyone play the Gurus or any other character, so it was animation," adds Harry Baweja

News: Addiction Shatters Lives

“…her eyes glazed and vacant with the habit accumulated through her short life, of suffering without hope or end. This bleak account is sadly, the case for many Sikh Punjabis who suffer from addiction..."

News: Why I Became a Sikh ~ Interview with Wanda McDonald

I joined the military because I had been in Air Cadets when I was younger, and a career where I had the opportunity to see the world, and also participate in things like humanitarian missions appealed to me.

News: Sikhs Honor Police Chief Cathy Lanier

Chief Lanier has offered Sikhs to serve the law enforcement in Washington, DC, in full capacity and with any restrictions to the full expression of their religious observances. A holder of double master’s degrees in management and national security...