The journey from a small village to icy Antarctica in itself seems highly challenging but he is going to be the first turbaned Punjabi Sikh to explore the high seas for research purposes.
At the first Parliament of World Religions in Chicago in 1893, Indian spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda thrilled the diverse crowd of observers with a call for global unity and the recognition of the oneness of religion. More than 100 years later, that spirit is still at the center of present-day interfaith gatherings.
“Blue clothing has been ordained in the Rehat of Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji. At the time the Akali Panth was created the colour blue was chosen. Our Nishan Sahib (battle standards) are blue, I do not know why this tradition of orange/yellow Nishan Sahibs has come about....."
Birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, was celebrated by the White House in the presence of 160 Sikhs from across the United States. Senior officials from the Obama Administration turned up to welcome Sikhs who were dressed proudly in their traditional Punjabi attires, colorful turbans and business suites.
One huge objective in the spiritual lifestyle of the Guru's is to wake up in the Amrit Vela to meditate. Shanti Kaur talks about how to do this successfully and about the role that dietary habits play.
Guruka Singh explains that when your parents want you to do something, then you are doing it for them. When it comes to Banis and meditation, you have to do it for yourself and your own experience, and not to please someone else.
Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace yesterday also offered a glimpse into the changing face of Britain.
The mission of Peace Learning Circles is to promote a culture of peace through education to youth and communities.
First Lady Mitchelle Obama offered consoling words and gave hugs to all the family members of the Sikh victims of the Oak Creek Gurdwara shooting in Wisconsin in August.
Article based on a presentation by the author to a mixed Sikh and non-Sikh audience, following the opening of Shaheed Bhai Amrik Singh Lecture Theatre