The first Sikh mayor was in Yuba City, the first Sikh temple was in Stockton, and yesterday, the Modesto Police force introduced their first Sikh police officer.
With a smile on their faces, they hand over glasses after glasses to pedestrians, rikshaw-pullers, two-wheeler riders and anyone with a parched throat. And they do it without obligation. Without discrimination. Without moral arrogance.
"In this grim hour we offer our deepest condolences for all those affected by the horrific event and offer our prayers for those departed."
There is increasing evidence that yoga and meditation can improve our memory and attention, both help us to function at a higher level at work, home or in school.
$150,000 was raised by an enthusiastic audience at an evening gala from various parts of the Seattle suburbs and also all the way from Salem, Oregon and Salt Lake City, Utah.
Two days ago was flag day in the U.S. It also happened to be the day that the Espanola city council ratified that the Khalsa flag would be raised to represent the Sikh community.
Prithi Chand unleashed perpetual attacks against Guru Arjan Dev Ji and his family, hoping the Guru would crumble under the pressure and abdicate from the Guruship.
Guru Arjan’s death upheld his beliefs and was a tremendous influence on Sikhs afterward. This has been the influence of Guru Arjan throughout the Sikh generations.
The third International Sikh Research Conference (ISRC) showcased the research of University students as well as seasoned scholars of the Sikh faith.
Varinder Khun Khun, along with two other officers, graduated from the Napa Police Academy on June 11. He is one of 33 officers hired by the department so far this year.