A long standing President of the Gurdwara who had been in that position for a decade and was resisting all calls to step down, “This would be a demotion. I am the President. Create a new title that is higher and I will accept that. Nothing else is acceptable.”
“One is an internal hope because we are so proud and we have this amazing opportunity so let's make the most of it and let's make sure the light shines on us and we don't shy away from the responsibility.”
[VIDEO] As we start our annual fundraiser, the CEO of SikhNet, Guruka Singh Khalsa, has a this simple, heart-felt message for all of our SikhNet family.
These men wore their turbans on the battlefield, defending the British Empire, yet it was deemed disrespectful to wear it in a place meant to honour the sacrifice of those who served.
“It has been many years since I came here,” Major (R) Amarjit Singh, who retired as the Army Institute of Management head of examination and curriculum, told Asia Samachar.
We are all mostly familiar with the current situation in the Punjab. There is great upset and upheaval. This is all because of Guru ji. This is all out of respect for Guru ji.
Among the diverse crowd are four ministers of Sikh origin — a conspicuously high number when you consider that India, where most Sikhs live, only counts two Sikhs in current senior cabinet-level positions.
A Met Commander admitted police actions had been "disrespectful" and it is believed an internal investigation has been launched into the matter. "I would like to reassure our Sikh community that no disrespect or offence was ever intended..."
Dr. Arjan advocates: "Practice speaking words that uplift yourself and those around you for 1 day and watch and see how you feel as well as how those around you respond to your words."
Retired Colonel Harwant Singh, a World War-II veteran and hero passed away in Patiala, Punjab. He was 95.