Living in Brooklyn, New York City as a turban-wearing Sikh, I attract plenty of negative attention from random strangers as well as the cops, which I’ve written about at length. Fortunately, I also get some love and respect from time to time as I walk or ride my bike in my neighborhood in central Brooklyn...
This June as we remember the planned genocide by the Indian Army - Let us remember the genocide we Indians are unleashing right now on the original inhabitants (Adivasi's) of middle india by labeling them as separatist Naxal's.
Fifty years - half a century, seems like a long time. Yes, for me a lifetime affection and association, with Sikh Naujawan Sabha Malaysia - my link with my faith - run by youth, for youth. The youthful Sabha has always worked towards making Sikhi relevant in the lives of younger generations...
Centuries ago Scandinavian warriors who were known as The Vikings were hirsute keshadhari warriors who attired themselves with a belt around their waist. And surprise of all surprises this belt had a pocket to carry beautifully carved wooden kangha and a small kirpan
Over the years, I have learned different ways of dealing with the challenges. All of these experiences have made me who I am today, I wouldn’t trade them for anything. I know Gurdaas will have similar experiences growing up, and I know it will make him stronger.
Sikhs from around the Lower Mainland gathered in Queensborough on Sunday to celebrate the life, teachings and martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji.
It’s a fortress. The whisper in the company is that the security personnel are paid more than most employees. They certainly look like they are well looked after. Some are even armed. If you are a visitor, you will only be allowed to enter the gate if you are expected.
Medina of Marrakesh The old fortified quarter Became home For five sultry summer days
Close to 450 people were convicted by various courts in the capital in connection with the anti-Sikh riots following Indira Gandhi's assassination 28 years ago, police said. A total of 442 people were convicted by various courts while one case is pending trial, a senior police official said.
What she was looking from me was not a sermon on why it was time to brush her teeth and go to bed but support and validation for her whims of the moment.