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News: Sikhs join in tribute to American Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.

The InterFaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington (IFC) brought together region's only multi-religious service for Dr. King's birthday on Sunday, January 8, 2012. The service was conducted at the First Baptist Church of the City of Washington, D.C. The theme for this year’s celebration was “What Is Dr. King’s Dream for Us Today...

News: UAE Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar Opens

"This has proved once again that Dubai is a cosmopolitan city and respects all religion when far more liberal countries like Canada are not allowing Sikhs to practice their religion freely. Dubai's efforts are commendable, also it's a credit to the Sikh community here to start a gurudwara."

News: The 9th Lord of Miracles Tour - Peru 2011

It was a transformational experience for these women and most had tears in their eyes by the end of the class. To know that the ladies from our Sangat in Lima continue with this Seva of teaching these women is an inspiration and is very fortunate for the inmates. It was a great honor for us to visit the prison for all the great work that is being done there.

News: Punjab, bread basket of India, hungers for change

"The crisis in Punjab is very deep," said Sanjay Sharma, the regional bureau chief for the Times of India newspaper. Since the early 1990s, successive state governments had failed to grasp the importance of industrialization, he said.

News: Rival reveres ‘uncle’ Singh

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may no longer be king for the Congress in Punjab but to the party's opponents, he is above criticism. At least in public. The ruling Shiromani Akali Dal mentions Singh in reverential tones and, in a strategy that suits it, treats him as someone above party politics.

News: Punjab goes to polls today; Third front may play spoilsport

The people, in turn, have to choose between two fighting families, that of the Badals and the Singhs, the rulers of erstwhile Patiala princely state from where Amarinder Singh comes and only those parties where ideology has ceased to be and dynastic power has become a norm.

News: Dharat Suhavi ~ Sikh Environment Day March 14th.

Sikhs will gather again to celebrate March 14th as the 2nd Annual Sikh Environment Day.This day marks the Gurgaddi Diwas of Guru Har Rai Ji who is remembered for his deep sensitivity to kudrat, or nature.

News: A Multicultural Afternoon at Barningham Primary School

THE teachings and practices of Sikhism was the focus of a multicultural afternoon at Barningham Primary School.

News: Sikh Women’s Day celebrated in Washington while Remembering Valiant Mata Gujri ji

Last month, Guru Gobind Singh Foundation in Washington celebrated Sikh Women’s Day while paying tributes to Mata Gujri ji, the mother of the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh, an inspirational figure in Sikh history who faced many challenging circumstances. The entire program was conducted by ladies of the community.