In such sensitive times it is important for the world-wide Sikh community to be aware that the Sikh turban and beard may be confused with media images of Taliban leaders who have a similar appearance.
The teacher shortage is real, large and growing, and worse than we thought and organizations like The Kalgidhar Society are working day and night to tackle the working conditions and other factors that contribute to the growing teacher shortage, especially in rural schools.
Five centuries ago Guru Nanak began his mission by alerting people against this clergy-made God. Instead, he preached God as a virtual reality in all creation. Thus, the God of Guru Nanak is associated with and realized through a genuine appreciation of the natural designs that flourish within and around us.
Did you know several Kaurs competed in the Olympics this year! Their stories are incredible!
The very concept of focusing on a few hundred meritorious by Govt and NGOs rather than focusing on improving the weak link primary education in an abysmal failure of the Public education system catering to the majority poor and lower middle class was ill conceived... The solution proposed is as follows:
Many local community members participated to show oneness and solidarity with the Sikh American community.
‘I’m confident in who I am and I love myself, and the people around me, my own beliefs, and my religion, have helped me accept myself and be proud of who I am,’ said New Jersey native and Boston College senior Samrath Singh.
My story today runs about a full decade and is largely the trek of one lady, a New Yorker whose religious affiliation I will not reveal. She became curious about Sikhs... And then in a trice she became Amritdhari. Just imagine that. She even changed her name for a landmark Sikh name.
On July 31st, we will be hosting a very special Virtual Gala to celebrate SikhNet's 25th Anniversary!
[PHOTOS] Amardeep Singh Photographer gives a recount of the events of 1984 with his perspective followed by his stunning photography. "May the future generations continue to reflect and talk about history as means of increasing love across communities and build on the ideals of value."