The research could help create cures for any number of things using stem cell research. Rajinder, who is heading the effort, is looking for more Indian Sikhs to participate especially from Canada to make a better sample group.
SALDEF’s first-ever Sikh American commercial hit the airwaves this summer. The 30-second TV spot has aired in 39 states and Washington, DC, over 70,000 times due to a generous one million dollar donation of airtime by Comcast.
"One of my favourite things to do in India" says Sara Leonardi, wife of famous cricketer Glen Mcgrath. The Mcgrath family picture on twitter shows them doing roti seva at Gurduara Bangla Sahib.
[VIDEO] Thank you to the Basics of Sikhi team for creating this free 28 part online video tutorial series. The final videos in the series is a repeatable and slow recitation of Jap ji Sahib. Very valuable videos to watch for anyone interested in Gurbani.
The Nihangs of today are respected by the whole of Sikh community in spite of their role remaining ceremonial. Photographer Mark Hartman has documented various Nihangs and their attire in the photo series titled 'Bole So Nihal'.
'He may study entire breath of his life. Nanak says, only one thing is of account. All else is but to prate and prattle in pride.'
Goings-on in cyberspace can keep one awfully occupied. On Sikh sites, the topic of meditation periodically claims its rightful place; sometimes, the discussion gets counterbalanced by Vichaar and Simran -- two defining practices of Sikhi.
EcoSikh shares another novel story of kar sewa that chooses green instead of white (marble) for beautification of Guru's house.
[VIDEO] We have habits that are ancestral survival mechanisms that live in our subconscious minds, that are generations old. The problem is they don't allow you to be yourself. Nothing less than that is going to work.