Although society protests against dowry, many many Sikhs individually still continue to encourage it.This practice is not confined to Sikhs alone but throughout the Indian sub continent.But in Sikhi, it has been clearly prohibited, and places women on an equal footing with men. Although religiously banned, it is culturally ingrained and many find it hard to let go of this gruesome practice of dahez.
In the spirit of Chardi Kala (eternal optimism) Sikhs and non-Sikhs participated in 20 service projects across 16 cities, which showcased that we will never allow misguided hatred or bigotry to prevail
Dr. Sahota is a member of the American Society of Agronomy for many years now and has been an Eastern Director of the CSA for two terms before becoming the President Elect of the CSA last year. He is a life member of the Indian Society of Agronomy and Indian Society of Soil Science and has held executive positions in the Indian Scientific Societies.
Book Release by SikhRI. "...This book will make a great gift to second time parents and grandparents expecting a second grandbaby."
Everyone was celebrating a 500-year old Sikh tradition together, sitting side-by-side on the floor and getting to know their neighbors, regardless of religion, gender or background and enjoying a traditional Sikh meal.
One of the beautiful things about Sikhi is that we can interpret things differently. when I look at the concept of Khalsa, I think it means someone who is sovereign.
Cedric Jackson (center) said it was a 'blessing from God' that Sarabjeet 'Ricky' Singh (right) from Rick's Food Mart in Rome, Georgia, was able to retrieve the winning tickets from a trash can in his office. Jackson's girlfriend Kizie Donaldson made sure the employee got a large tip when he returned.
On Sunday, more than 350 supporters, including Wayne Marston, NDP Human Rights Critic; MPP Jagmeet Singh, NDP Deputy Leader; Martin Singh, NDP candidate for Brampton North; and local School Board Trustee, Harkirat Singh, officially launched Harbaljit Singh Kahlon’s campaign in his candidacy for Brampton East.
Almost 200 nations are set to strike a global warming agreement in Paris in December after over two decades of trying.
To commemorate the tragedy, Sikhs in 14 cities around the country are hosting community service projects this weekend. They hope to send a message of love and community solidarity even in the face of hate.