President of EcoSikh, Dr. Rajwant Singh, said, "We had set the audacious goal of 1,500 but the response has been overwhelming. It is amazing to see so much enthusiasm among the Sikh communities all around the world, and we believe that this is the largest direct action by the Sikhs for the environment in the history of Sikhism.
Sikhs are thus encouraged to have an intrinsic sensitivity to the natural world, and a belief that the fate of the planet and humanity are intertwined; destruction of one will lead to the destruction of the other.
Over 50 attendees signed a memorandum as a symbol of perseverance for the struggle of couples in Sikh society. GGSSC- Canada held a seminar at Rexdale Sikh Spiritual Centre, Toronto on 'DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN SIKH HOUSEHOLDS!'.
Whether in public and among strangers or in your own home with your family, having a space of your own, and not allowing its boundaries to be overstepped, is important for your very sanity.
The conviction of SSP Virk and others in this 18 years old fake encounter case is one of the many cases of extrajudicial killings by Punjab Police officers after the 1984 attack on Sri Harmandir Sahib. In past, other police officers have been found guilty of this crime however despite court rulings, they have been allowed to remain free.
Consul General of India Mr. Parvathaneni Harish meets with Sikhs, Dignitaries in New Mexico
Environment awareness includes conserving energy, lesser reliance on fossil fuels, water wastage, greed motivated devastation of vegetation without proper rejuvenation, minimisation of garbage and encouraging recycling.
When we look at Sikh history, it is fair to say that poverty is not a virtue in Sikh Dharma. Rather, the Gurus created a social climate where people could feel a basic level of security, and then have the opportunity to develop their talents, and earn a living.
He looks at a number of philosophical attempts to justify the idea that the state should tolerate acts of conscience before proceeding to identify the central features of religious practice and belief.
My prayer for all our community is that everyone be blessed to visit Sach Khand of Sri Darbar Sahib at least once in this life.