"Intense floods, droughts and cyclones have impacted on the economic performances of South Asian countries and the lives of millions of poor, it also puts at risk infrastructure, agriculture, human health, water resources and the environment"...
As a Sikh we need to remember that just by keeping our hair it is not going to automatically lead to nirvana. We need to live the philosophy and teachings, understand that we are Sikhs (seeker or learner) in the eyes of our Guru and not judge other people. It’s just that, some of us may be in pre-school and some in high school!
The recent floods in Pakistan's Indus Valley are of truly Biblical proportions. The UN estimates that the humanitarian crisis is now larger than the combined effects of the three worst natural disasters to strike in the past decade.
..being the son of highly celebrated Late Bhai Avtar Singh ji ..Bhai Kultar Singh has several advantages as a "Gurbani Kirtania". His ancestors were associated with the "Guru Darbars" some four hundred years ago. As such they had a unique exposure to the prevalent traditions of "Gurbani Kirtan"in the "Guru Darbars."
..power supply provided at Siri Harmandar Sahib (the holiest sikh shrine), Amritsar, India will be moving to solar energy. ...After Gurdwara Sahib, Fremont, USA (the first ever religious institution to move on solar energy) this wise step may encourage people of Punjab to move on solar energy & end existing power woes.
The balance of power is very important in every Sikh household with a joint family. Without balance, one can’t be a good mother-in-law. In a joint household there well almost always be two women sharing the power...
Keeping focus on highlighting Punjab’s heritage through exhibitions, PDL developed another exhibition, The Khalsa Raj: Banda, Battles & Body Politic. Focus of the exhibit is the digitized heritage of Punjab that elucidate various interesting facets of this glorious era under Banda Singh Bhadur.
I don’t feel anyone can claim that their religion will provide a complete and accurate picture of what God is. Religion, when practiced with compassion and sincerity will enable you to experience the warmth, light and truth shining from its source and into your life...
Patna, Bihar where I was born and brought up, until we all pulled up our roots and moved to Toronto. I think ever since, at least subconsciously, I've been looking for a bit of Patna and moving towards my mental image of it, like a hungry tendril of ivy, seeking the sun.
Mr. Belic says his documentary shows that “the one single trait that’s common among every single person who is happy is strong relationships.”