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.
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: Journey of a Sikher ~ Hat Day
Last week Baltej, who is in Kindergarten, told me that next Wednesday is ‘Hat Day’ at our school. I asked him what that meant and he let me know it would be a day where you could wear a hat to school. Then he asked me if he could wear a dastaar (turban) on ‘Hat Day’, sensing how excited he was about it I told him sure it was a great idea.
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.
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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.