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The Sikh appearance and presence was effective, in the opinion of the British, in intimidating the Chinese secret Societies and deterring criminal activities. The Sikhs were recruited by the British for police services, traffic duties, the riot squad and the mounted section.

A video showing a group of Sikh warriors performing extreme stunts on regional television has shot them to Internet fame over the last few days, especially in China.

The Chhota Ghallughara Martyrs­ Memorial was opened Monday at Kahnuwan Chhamb in Gurdaspur district. It’s been built in the memory of over 11,000 Sikhs killed by Mughal troops at Kahnuwan Chhamb in 1746.

As the next round of climate talks – the COP17 climate change conference in Durban – draws close, there is a general air of pessimism about achieving any breakthroughs.

“It’s got this clang to it,” he said. “It’s one of those things that once you get that taste of it, then all of a sudden everything is lacking mustard oil.”

During his first ever visit to a Sikh congregation, He stated, “If we are looking for a model, Guru Nanak gives us the best model in the 21st century. I feel a great sense of pride in figures like Guru Nanak from South Asia who brings us together and tell us to hold on to the concept of unity of God.”

How many countries in the world have a Sikh community that is so committed to bringing different people together that they would invite a Pakistani Muslim to speak on their most religious holiday? The founding fathers would have been pleased to see that their dream of a religiously pluralistic America is still of the utmost importance in their own country today.

Airlines have already begun charging for food, drinks, seat assignments and baggage. Now one is demanding that passengers cough up extra cash on board for fuel.

AISSF, Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) and victims of November 1984 approached Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib seeking his immediate intervention to stop SAD (Badal) Government from inviting Amitabh Bachchan to the religious ceremony of inauguration of Khalsa Heritage Complex.