The times were tumultuous. No matter the race, religion or color, every American felt the trauma. 9/11 brought the nation together. But it also tore apart the national fabric, exposing fault lines that we had brushed aside with a tolerant wink.
SikhNet conducted an Interview with Simran Jeet Singh - An Excerpt His story is that of an all American man moving up in the world. He is also a Sikh and he is doing his part in helping the image of Sikhs in the west.
Sikhi is more than what is normally associated with the term religion; it is a way of life that offers personal, societal and ethical guidance. This is what is at it's very core, to ensure that all aspects of our lives and actions chime with the teachings of the Gurus.
The initiative is spearheaded by the "Sikhs At War" project as part of its legacy efforts to create British-Sikh heritage initiatives and ensure the Sikh sacrifice is never forgotten. The project produces films and shares its research via its website
Domestic violence is a tough thing to talk about, mostly because it is painful and sad. However, this silence can lead to problems. But, many people are working towards creating a safer environment for women, an environment where women feel empowered to speak up. One of those people is Wendy Aujla.
I was wonder struck with the pristine glory of Lohgarh site. It seems nothing has changed during the last 300 years and time has been fossilized in Lohgarh. The Shivalik hills, river bed and the surroundings of Lohgarh have also been fossilized since the times of Banda Singh Bahadur.
SikhNet is proud to announce the launch of our 9th Annual Youth OnLine Film Festival. As you may know, our 2014 theme is: UnCommon Courage. Young directors around the world answered the call, and their 24 films are NOW LIVE... So what are you waiting for?
United Sikhs and the Sikh Gurudwara of North Carolina (SGNC) have announced the completion of the first ever Sikh Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity Training for the Raleigh Police department.
The hateful comments directed toward people who look like me are divisive, and they are alienating. But the real problem is how it continues a cycle of other-ing – how Americans treat each other as guilty until proven innocent. Our ignorance...
In a world where young people can become absorbed in the online world, there is something precious about having a book that an adult can read with a child.