Browsing Tag: 2012

It's a pageant to showcase Sikh pride and it does that with elan. The participants underwent evaluation for their education, physique and personality. The knowledge of Sikhism was an essential qualification for the title.

Sikhs across the United States have expressed their elation at President Barack Obama’s re-election.

September 20th, 2012 marks the beginning of the 10th Lord of Miracles tour and a decade of service and friendship with the global community. Each year, inspired by the grace and service of Guru Ram Das, we travel the world with a mission to uplift, heal, inspire, and connect with our brothers and sisters across the globe.

This pilgrimage is designed to be a fully immersive experience in the Nectar of the Sikh faith. From the time you arrive at Shri Anandpur Sahib, all accommodations will be within the parameters of the Gurdwaras itself. This will allow you to fully participate in all the services, in performing sewa, and fostering the feeling of oneness with the Sangat.

Both myself and Bhai Vijay Singh felt that this camp was one of the most enjoyable Gurdwara based weekend camps we have been to. The camp atmosphere was packed of energy, the organisation was done brilliantly and the children behaved exemplary.

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh still feels the pain of missing out of an Olympic medal five decades ago and says his last dream is to see an Indian win an Olympic gold in athletics.

Sikhs in the UK will serve langar along the route of the Olympic Torch Relay on July 21, informed United Sikhs Project Director Langar, 2012 Mejindarpal Kaur on Wednesday.

SikhNet wants to get the word out about the SikhNet Youth Online FiLM FESTiVAL... So we're giving away an iPad.

101-year-old Sikh-Briton Fauja Singh has been named one of the torch bearers for the 2012 Olympic torch relay.

Get ready to send SikhNet your shorts! This year for the first time ever, we have added a short film category to the SikhNet Youth Online Film Festival. Here at SikhNet we want to see your short (but very impactful) film! We believe you can make a good video that makes its point solidly in just 2-5 minutes.

The SALDEF Internship Program offers Sikh American youth rare opportunities for political advocacy and leadership development.

The Climate Rally -- Earth Day Network's flagship event... drew more than 150,000 activists to demand that the U.S. Congress pass comprehensive climate legislation in 2010. The nine hour event featured more than 70 high profile speakers, including leadership from the faith, labor, civil rights, and environmental communities...

Kids are the real Earth heroes! Throughout the world they have found a special place in the media for all their efforts in cleaning the earth as a part of their school event,

Sikhnugget gives a round up of Baisakhi 2012 celebrations in pictures.

The spirit of Baisakhi which we are celebrating is more vital today than ever. Let all of us who identify ourselves as Khalsa rise to our rightful place of honor today and remember all that we have been blessed with on this spiritual path and all that we have to share.

Our challenge to young filmmakers this year is: Let's see what you can do in 5 minutes or less that moves people deeply, makes them laugh out loud or hits them right between the eyes!

It is quite a change to see so much respect for their heritage and for the tribes that still exist in the country. It is a very spiritual culture and it may remind some North Americans of the Native American cultures throughout the U.S. and Mexico.

What do you get when you mix one-part meditation, one-part sports, one-part exotic island camp and equal-parts love for Guru Hargobind Sahib? Camp Miri Piri 2012!

Our 4th city and country on this wonderful Lord of Miracles Tour in Honor of Guru Ram Das was La Paz, Bolivia. La Paz is a city which touches the heavens, resting amid the clouds at 14,000 feet in elevation.

A devout Sikh, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh began his new year by offering pre-dawn prayers at the Golden Temple.

AND THANK HIM FOR THIS DAY... THIS HOUR... THIS MOMENT... THIS SECOND OF LIFE.... WHERE I AM SINGING HIS PRAISES... ON THIS DIVINE UNENDING NIGHT.... HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL

Congratulations to the Sikh Foundation for the beautiful 2012 calendar! Its paintings by the contemporary artist Sardar Devender Singh depict events deeply etched in the Sikh consciousness. What is particularly significant is the presence of women.