So as the political class of Punjab debates the veracity of Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi’s comment that 7 out of 10 youngsters in Punjab are ‘into drugs’, satirist Jaspal Bhatti wrote on Twitter: “Why’s Akali Govt. angry at Rahul Gandhi? Is he trying 2 snatch the credit from them for making Punjab 70% drug addict?” (sic)
I could argue that over 500 years ago the Sikh Founder-Gurus offered the model of an egalitarian society that promised self-governance, transparency and accountability with freedom from racial, caste and gender stereotypes. I have to concede, though, that the practice often remains short of the teaching.
Ever since 1984 when the Indian government and its minions brought to life with a vengeance the fictional classic of George Orwell, Sikhs the world over have cringed at the propaganda machine of the Indian government...
True spiritual music touches everyone's spirit by uplifting the peace of mind, promoting harmonious living and most importantly, bringing internal happiness and self-contentment
Representing 25 different faiths, the movement has become a great vehicle for Sikh awareness among members of different faiths through their selfless seva of Langar.
Sikhs at Europe’s largest congregation-led place of worship have unveiled a new £5 million community annexe. Sikhs have waited 10 years for the opening of the building which is attached to the Gurdwara
A newly published e-book, based on the regimental history written by his grandfather, reconstructs Colonel Brander's exciting and colorful personal experiences in the Regiment in which he spent his career, rising from young subaltern to commandant
American society tends to delude itself into believing that ignorance is the exclusive source of hate-violence. Part of the reason for this is that this idea is more comforting than the reality. It’s comforting for us to think that people would be compassionate towards one another if they were more educated.
Thus, during the first week of November, instead of attending the film festival in New York, I encourage to instead direct resources to organizations who, instead of trying to remove us from our living past, keep us connected to it.