News: When Dya Singh changed his tune!

Flanked by a "taoos" playing maestro on one side, and a Guiness record holder, tabla player, on the other, it was an unlikely setting at Jalandhar in central Punjab, for world renowned Dya Singh of Australia. For the first time, he was finding himself at a Kirtan smagam, without his motley group of musicians playing a range of East-West musical instrumental blends.
Gurmukh Singh OBE (UK)

Gurmukh Singh OBE (UK)

Gurmukh Singh writes extensively on topical issues affecting British Sikhs.

News: Selection of Christmas messages

What drew them to the Christ? The conviction that something of huge importance was happening – the glorious gift of he who would teach all humanity the truth about man’s relationship to God, our divine Parent. That God is Love: that His entire creation is loved, cherished, never forsaken, tenderly cared for. Jesus’ understanding of this underlying principle enabled him to live a life of love, comforting and healing those who sought the truth he taught.

News: Liberty Is Elusive for Sikh Americans

For religious minorities in the United States, the promise of religious freedom remains unfulfilled. Sikh Americans, in particular, continue to face relentless challenges in the post-9/11 environment. Worse still, American law affords inadequate protection to Sikhs against religious discrimination and, in some cases, reflects deep-seated stereotypes about American identity.

News: SGPC to challenge HC verdict on Sehajdhari Sikhs' voting rights

A day after the court gave a verdict the SGPC and the SAD went into a huddle to discuss the issue. The matter will also come up for in depth discussion in core committee meeting of SAD scheduled for Thursday evening. PresidentSehajdhari (53K)"The SGPC will not take it lying down," said Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa, senior SAD leader.

News: UK Jews, Muslims, Sikhs and others join Christians to wish Happy Christmas 4 All

Perhaps therefore, it is surprising to some that I have joined the HappyChristmas4All campaign. So why? For me, it comes down to good neighborliness. It gives me no satisfaction to see others denigrate another person’s religious festival or stop my neighbours from practising their beliefs.

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