Browsing Tag: Media

To prevent eruption of controversies over books and films based on the Sikh religion, gurbani, history and culture, the five Sikh high priests have directed the SGPC to constitute a “censor board” comprising Sikh scholars to examine and clear books and films before their formal release.

The Sikh community is outraged by what they consider blatant ignorance on part of Judge Sajid Khan when it came down to his verdict on a Gatka Performance done on the Stage of India’s Got Talent.

For the last few weeks I have seen many comments judging Harleen Nottay on the decisions she made during her stint on Britain’s Next Top Model mainly because of her claim to be a Sikh.

Canadian Sikhs are wondering, why the double standard? While violence and looting in Montreal last night after the victory of the Montreal Canadians over the Pittsburgh Penguins has been attributed to a “small” group of 500 individuals, the entire Canadian Sikh community has been smeared by certain politicians and media as violent and prone to extremism due to the irresponsible comments and actions of a few.

Why might so many Canadians hold such inaccurate views of Sikhism? The article speculates that media coverage of complex social, economic, or political issues may oversimplify matters, leading to erroneous "reductive reasoning" in which readers tend to wrongly attribute religion as the cause.

25 years ago history was made for several different reasons. Today, as we reflect on the invasion, on the assassination, and on the massacres,...

Throw your hands in the air and check out Mumbai Masala, Melbourne's first ever radio show dedicated to the latest Bollywood, Bhangra and Indian influenced beats.

The media paints a racist picture, sometimes playing the racist itself and at times opposing it.

The film festival has inspired scores of film submissions from around the world...