Thousands of immigrants from India have crossed into the United States illegally at the southern tip of Texas in the last year, part of a mysterious and rapidly growing human-smuggling pipeline that is backing up court dockets, filling detention centers and triggering investigations.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural conference, this year’s Sikholars 2011 brings together Sikh graduate students, professionals, and activists for a unique experience. This year the CSU East Bay Ethnic Studies Department is co-hosting the event with the Jakara Movement on the CSU East Bay campus from February 25-27, 2011.
The Guru Nanak Dev University will establish a Center on Studies in Sri Guru Granth Sahib with the cost of Rs. 4705 Lacs. This Center would be fully funded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) on the Long Term Basis.
GCCs were designed to engage the North American Youth. We believe that these are smart individuals who, when given the facts with correct references will reason themselves that they need to stand out.. not fit in. It is all the sharing game. What GCCs do is just share our rich history in the format of a a 3 day 2 hours reality show setting.
Crossan says he wasn't interested in making a political statement - he just wanted to tackle a complex problem that also might further Google's crusade to "organize the world's information and make it universally accessible."
People from almost all walks of life were drawn to the exhibition affirming the artists belief that art can bring people together and they can learn about the heritage and culture of other countries by promoting it.
Qutbal is a historical village in Fateh Jang tehsil noted for its Sikh and Hindu period buildings. It was an important trade center during the Sikh rule over Punjab and was also famous for Hindu merchants who controlled business in Fateh Jang and other towns in Attock district.
Soon pilgrims visiting the Golden Temple may not have to wait for a special occasion like the Gurpurb to catch a glimpse of rare artifacts and invaluable gifts kept in the shrine’s ‘toshakhana’ (treasure), as the SGPC is contemplating putting them on public display permanently.
“We're all here for what is a spark of a moment. If I can bring beauty, hope and joy to the world around me I shall have served my purpose."
Once resplendent with burnished arms and armour, shimmering chandeliers and life-sized portraits of maharajas, the darbar hall at Quila Mubarak is now but a poor reflection of its glorious days.