Browsing Tag: Kaur

When I was recently asked to give a presentation at the University of Toronto on Sikh women, I instantly knew I should return that honour by presenting on the realities and challenges of the great Sikh women of our past, present and future.

All of this can not be an accident. Divine is indicating towards a very deep purpose. All that is happening, all the suffering is taking us towards the deep purpose.

You can add decoration to any piece but you can tell any story, so adding decoration lets me make a visual representation of the story really pretty or beautiful but the actual story narrative and the characters can be as ugly as possible.

Often uneducated and illiterate, these women stepped out from the shadows of their absent husbands to take on new roles, some literally venturing into new fields of work as they began tilling farmland.

Therefore the best possible way to end the doubts of the naysayers would be to go for a medal at the Olympics. But this is easier said than done.

Harmanpreet, the India vice-captain, grabbed attention when she scored a 31-ball 46 to help her side beat Australia in a historic chase in the series opener in January.

Never in my wildest dreams I would have imagined meeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama, one of the most respected men and religious leaders in the world.

My life has been a testament to the fact that if you’re just a bit gutsy and brave and tune out preconceived notions of what you should be doing, you can do some incredible things.

“Where is that iron will?” To guard what has remained and to regain what has been lost, like the ruins of Lohgarh, I stand, too stubborn to give up.

All my respect, admiration and affection is for fellow travelers on this path, who, if only just once, reach for the heights in whatever way, small or large, to touch the beauty and majesty of their own soul.

These are the people we want to reach the most. Their base are the people most likely to commit a hate crime against us. Imagine a hateful white youth who is fed up with terrorists and thinks...

After the pledge of allegiance and the national anthem, Ms Dhillon took the stage and explained that it was Sikh custom to wear a headscarf for the traditional prayer.

“As she’s proven, she’s a rising star in the party and she’s also a sharp cookie and highly able,” said Charles Munger Jr., a major GOP donor.

"He's always been on the side while we were doing things," she said. "I was always kind of felt bad because he wasn't able to do everything."

If I could write on soul I would write with invisible ink over and over and over again

At the age of 17, Harleen Kaur has unreservedly demonstrated her passion. She is a high school junior with a clear goal of majoring in physiotherapy in college; she is a frequent caregiver to cancer patients in India...

The following work was inspired by the dichotomy of emotions seen in a mother's eyes when she gives birth to a daughter, uncertain of whether she should rejoice over her daughter's life and prospects or fear society's inequalities and injustices.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months, continuing as long as mother and baby wish, while the World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or longer.

"The feeling of freedom... as I go for a run and the cool breeze blows through each individual hair. I love that feeling! So no, Veet, – THIS is what beauty feels like."

"I can't thank UNITED SIKHS enough for organizing this program. I am the sole earner in my family of four and the skills learnt during this program will help me earn a better income," says participant Gurpreet Kaur

Now of course, I have friend circle that got formed over the years. And I've hardly answered this question my own self in a long while among with 'What's a Sikh?'

If I had been a Christian, I would be a preacher, she said to me. You are - you have found your way! I replied. Valarie Kaur is easily one of the best speakers I have ever heard...

Ganika began to sob. This was the first time in twelve years that Ganika cried and felt the way she did in the presence of the sadhu.

Memories harbor life to your life. Memories impart strength, inspiration and motivation. Memories build confidence.

Today BBC Asianet show on radio discussed gender inequality and whether pressure is still put on new mothers to have boy baby. It was interesting to hear callers say that in Sikh families, it matters a lot to have a boy baby.

Dealing with feelings is associated with good mental health and high psychological functioning.

Warmth and strength in Her love makes life beautiful. Happy moments, treasured memories and shared sorrows with Her. She is the best friend.

Members of Sewa, a Sikh student organization made up of Columbia University & Barnard College students, hosted Kaur Voices, a night of spoken word, poetry, art and music celebrating Sikh women.

It never occurred to me that none of the aforementioned men could have existed if it were not for the great contributions of their mother in their lives.

The purpose of having the junior netball teams is to encourage Sikh girls to participate in sports and promote a healthy and active lifestyle and we hope to see more junior teams participating in the future.