Browsing Tag: Notable Sikhs

Canada’s Defence Minister, who saw combat as a soldier and investigated gangs as a Vancouver police officer, is urging youth tempted to join gangs to sign up with the military instead.

Gurdwara Sahib Fremont (Sikh place of worship) will be hosting an art exhibitio inspired by Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa, an 83-year-old Sikh human rights campaigner from Lathrop, California.

EcoSikh also served “Guru ka Langar - free meal” after the tree plantation event for all the volunteers who had come to be a part of this activity. Other groups included volunteers from Girls Scouts and University of Maryland.

Please enjoy this in depth look at Guru Arjan Dev Ji, our fifth Guru. This is part of a series from Basics of Sikhi called '12 weeks 12 Gurus.' Who is the 12th Guru? You'll have to watch and find out.

The segment emphasizes how Sikhs have stood strong with American and Sikh egalitarian values by not turning racial discrimination away from themselves and deflecting it towards Muslims.

The Sikh tradition is all about love. We love the entire world because we believe that our Creator inhabits all of Creation equally. We believe that love inspires us to serve those around us...

Kaur's online poems are so popular that when she self-published a book of poetry called Milk and Honey in 2014, it garnered enough attention that it was picked up by an American publisher.

The documents appeared to confirm a secret strategy for the protection of British interests in Asia that inexorably led to partition. It was far more complex, and this revelation provided me with a way into the story.

[VIDEO] There is need for a deep moral motivation for change - religion can continue to be a powerful part of the solution. This challenge has injected a new urgency into the dialogue between religions.”

Pannu said that after going through the metal detector at the airport, he was asked to do a self-pat down of his turban and a chemical swab test for explosive material.

It’s easy to focus on the negatives, but upholding this part of my identity has been one of the most influential aspects in forming my views as a human being. The reason why I love this piece of cloth wrapped around my hair is because of what it means.

[VIDEO] The Akhand paath concluded Monday morning followed by Kirtan, and langar served by MPs. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended the event.

Please enjoy this in depth look at Guru Angad Dev Ji, our second Guru. This is part of a series from Basics of Sikhi called '12 weeks 12 Gurus.' Who is the 12th Guru? You'll have to watch and find out.

Singh’s turban will have to be black or camouflage, depending on the situation, according to the memo. Also, his beard must be rolled or tied...

An interview with Lt. Murphy and his wife Ann from Basics of Sikhi's Bhai Jagraj Singh. "You gotta a whole bigger family now!" Both the Murphy's exclaimed with happiness, "Yes, absolutely!"

"Brian Murphy is not just a Sikh hero but an American hero who is concerned about the safety and rights of all minorities in America. That is kind of leadership that is required in the country.

Dr. Tarunjit Singh Butalia has been selected as the 2016 recipient of the Luminosa Award for Unity,.... The Focolare movement pays tribute through this award to Butalia’s decades of work in...

At its heart, the documentary Je Suis Superhero ( I am Superhero ) is a film about challenging stereotypes and biases - the story is told with a backdrop of comic books and its creators.

“I have learnt so much, not just about the protest, but also about the Sikh community, that has been amazing. I really want to help and I hope that through this exhibition we can raise awareness and help the prisoners.”

A true visionary, Dr. Bawa played a pivotal role in creating and establishing the 'Big Data' market that is projected by International Data Corporation (IDC) to be worth $16.9B in 2015.

Visitors to the #Art4Justice exhibition included Laura Pye, Head of Culture for Bristol City Council and George Ferguson, Mayor of Bristol, who commented that it was a, “Brilliant, eye-opening exhibition.”

The artist said he doubts whether Drumpf will actually get to see the messages, but he hopes “somebody in his company and organization will have a moment of laughter, and perhaps introspection.”

A Belgium Sikh woman has won over many on social media for offering the help of her community to all those injured in the horrific attacks in Belgium.

But Nagra was told he wouldn't be allowed to fight because he had a beard.

"Money has always been the result of what I do. It was never the reason I started." "The platform got me out of a very dark period of my life so I love YouTube genuinely," she says.

Dhillon’s appointment in 1990 had stirred lot of controversy as it led to quite the racist backlash with rightwing groups openly opposing his recruitment. However, he won the fight despite many challenges and hostility.

"Comics are an excellent lens on the society," Singh told NBC News. "They incorporate storylines that reflect the times, but they also propagate stereotypes for their super heroes."

The website now receives over 6 lakh views a month from various parts of the world, he said. “People have so many challenges everyday and they need support. This is where the teachings of the Guru help in bringing peace,” he said.

The Sikh community in Canada is really strong and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has his share of men and women from the community that he really depends on.

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