"I am remembering the horrific events of 63 years ago in the Indian subcontinent that left my young life shaken and uncertain on a sidewalk in Amritsar. I saw darkness of spirit, unimaginable anguish, and untold suffering up-close and personal. The experience taught me humility and something about compassion toward others."
Through these listings, Narindar Singh Dhesi pays tribute to the courage and self-sacrifice of the Sikh soldiers...(and) documents the complete collection of the Regimental Battle Honours won by the Sikh soldiers.
Want an easy way to quickly introduce people to our community? "The Sikhs" brochure provides an overview of the Gurus, Guru Granth Sahib, articles of faith and core Sikh beliefs.
Nijjer told the media persons that after seeing the immense damage in the Patiala areas on television, he couldn’t resist visiting India. “After visiting the flood-hit villages, I decided to help the affected farmers in the best possible manner.
In recent times, Sikhs have been targets of hate crime because of their turbans and this is an issue that Sikh leaders discussed with VP Biden in addition to other issues related to their community.
“The Smithsonian estimates that on an average about 100 thousand people pass through the Folklife festival every day. We don’t know how many thousands we touched but everyone was special to us for the time they gave us to share with them our Sikh heritage, tradition, and culture.”
Globalization is perceived to have severed the link between nation and state and, through the proliferation and development of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), has facilitated the articulation of a transnational ‘diasporic’ Sikh identity.
What is the best move in chess? There is no universal best move, but there is a “best move” in each particular circumstance. And there is a best, or most appropriate prayer, in each specific situation.
When we inspire others and uplift them we also get the chance to create our own identity.
Educating others about their community through their music and beyond, Bhangra producers Tigerstyle are great role models showcasing the importance of being involved in the community.