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"For those who believe climate change is about some distant future, I invite them to visit Kiribati or the Solomon Islands and most of the Pacific island countries," he said in a speech at Auckland University. "Climate change is not about tomorrow. It is lapping at our feet...

Already facing a demand for a separate Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) from a section of Sikhs in Haryana, the management body for historical gurdwaras, could do well to listen to what the community leaders expect from them in this tiny hill state.

"I figure, you know, if you treat people right, you can only hope that they treat you right. It's as simple as it gets in this complicated world."

About the film, he adds, “My film is based on a Sikh’s turban —pride and identity. Our PM Manmohan Singh, like every Sikh, will be proud of seeing this film and may be able to do something for the issues they face world over.”

Ethnic jokes are assumed to be in bad taste. Nevertheless, they flourish across the world. Their principal target is always the community which has done better than others....What is notable is that most of these are made by members of the community itself.

Encouraged by the successful launch of 'Mahaparinirvan Express' linking Buddhist shrines in the country, the railways has decided to introduce a special train, 'Takht Express', linking Sikh shrines across the country to fulfill the needs of devotees.

The British made many inroads with their expansion into the Indian subcontinent. There were many travelers, writers and army personnel who left records of their time depicting the mannerisms, religion and customs of the Sikhs. Whilst one of the earliest accounts of the Sikhs is that of an account dated 1718.

The people of El Cerrito refused to let his legacy die. This beloved holiday tradition can go on for hundreds of years. Or it can go away tomorrow, and after a generation nobody will remember. It's up to you, El Cerritans.

Announcement of Panth Rattan: Fakhar-e-qaum honour for Punjab chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal, by Giani Gurbachchan Singh Jathedar of Akal Takhat has invited a strong wave of criticism from Sikh circles across the globe.