This award recognizes the extraordinary achievements of young Sikh Americans who have been leaders in the community and are an inspiration to the younger generation of Sikh Americans.
As Sikhs we keep the image that sets us apart from the world, then why are we simplifying things to fit in? Sikhs need to keep using the term Gurudwara and educating people on what a Gurudwara is. Gurudwara means ‘home of God’....
He said it all had begun when "The President mentioned to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the state dinner in November about the Guru Nanak birthday celebrations the White House had hosted. This was such a complete surprise and such a wonderful and great gesture."
What has the Commonwealth Games become since the heady days of Daley Thompson, Ian Stewart and Milkha Singh?
The award ceremony was organised by the Sikh Directory and was attended by over 600 people at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The awards recognize the top Sikhs in Britain across the areas of Art, Sports, Entertainment, Education and Business.
Muslims were in the Twin Towers on 9/11. American Muslims have fought alongside troops in the unjust war in Iraq. But American media seems partial to conducting a modern day Salem Witch Hunt.
This long awaited initiative is the brainchild of Sikh Directory, Director Navdeep Singh, the awards recognize the special contribution Sikhs have made to British society in the fields of business, sport, entertainment, charity, the media, service and education.
This cluster focuses on films and live book readings intended to incite interest and inspire youth, while teaching about Sikh history. The focus then turns to creative Sikhs in the Visual, Audio and Entertainment Industries.
Nirinjan Kaur at Spirit Voyage's Spirit Fest 2010 event Singing to the Mul Mantra: Ik Ong Kar Sat Nam Karta Purkh, Nirbhau Nirvair, Akal Murat, Ajuni, Saibhang, Gurprasad. Jap. Ad Sach, Jugadh, Sach, Haibhee Sach, Nanak Hosee Bhee Such.
The trio that made it a memorable Monday are Krishna Pooniya, Harwant Kaur and Seema Antil and a near-full stadium gave them a standing ovation as they received the medals.