Parents were upset at being allocated places the Khalsa Secondary Academy, which has a strong Sikh ethos, despite the fact they weren't themselves Sikh. Some are saying, "In a pluralistic society it makes sense for children of all religious and non-religious backgrounds to be educated together."
Exempting turban-wearing Sikhs from wearing helmets at most workplaces in Northern Ireland will be “troubling” and “offensive” to many people, claims the MP for Shipley.
Most of the Chinese ladies cried reading the Guru. After decades of communism and atheism the need to experience spirituality is so strong that emotions overflow. Now, at Ajai Alai Center, we are doing prakash of the Guru every morning and sukhasan every evening.
It is notable that Harinder Singh Khalsa was deployed at Norway as a diplomat of India when Indian army had attacked Darbar Sahib. He had resigned from the service in protest against the attack. He headed Punjab Human Rights Organization (PHRO) highlighting excesses committed by state machinery.
The 84-mile relay run will take place on June 1, 2014 in New York City. We will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of the anti-Sikh massacres of 1984 by collectively running 84 miles. If you are interested in enhancing your connection with Sikhi and with your communities, make sure to join us - registration will open in June.
On 20 April 2014, residents from all over the Bay Area came together to celebrate Vaisakhi at the Sikh Gurdwara Sahib SF (SGSSF). Once every month, the devotees of the Gurdwara organize an event allowing the greater public to attend and raising money for a permanent location for the Gurdwara.
[VIDEO] "It is my humble attempt to present this page in history to the future generation so that they may venerate the sacrifices made by their forefathers." In the video the author is being thanked by a Dutchman who was liberated by Sikhs after WWII.
As senior AAP leader Rajeev Godara said, "Other than the antiincumbency and correct choice of candidates, it is the rebel in Punjabis which helped AAP do so well here." Fatehgarh Sahib was one of the surprises, where AAP's Harinder Singh Khalsa, former Ambassador to Norway, defeated Congress veteran Sadhu Singh by over 54,000 votes.
Lots of time, and I am not the only one, who is unable to enjoy kirtan due to large quantity of sound equipment, at high volumes, projecting in our temples, which in fact is doubled or tripled on a day of celebration or a Gurpurab.
I think change is coming. This was reflected in the Film Festival. Despite the Guru’s teachings, Sikh culture is largely male dominated. I think Sikh women have had enough.