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Gill’s work includes a decade-long study of people living in rural communities in Rajasthan, including Jogi nomads, Muslim migrants and Bishnoi peasants and a series of photographs that Gill took while living with an elderly midwife in a remote village in Motasar, Barmer (Gill ended up helping the woman deliver her own granddaughter.)

The Sikh grammar school is the first of kind initiative in the Sikh community. The major objective of the institution is to set up a school having students from pre-school to year 12 with the education program based on the syllabuses, curriculum and assessment requirements of registered and accredited schools in NSW.

Ms. Gurmeet K. Sodhi, an icon in the international and entertainment communities, has proved yet again to be one of the most influential woman in the South Asian Media community when she recently won the "World Sikh Awards" in London for "Sikhs in Entertainment" category. She is a television host; producer and one of the youngest South Asian female to launch her own LIVE talk show.

Internationally-acclaimed, London born, North West based, artists, The Singh Twins, have each received an MBE, Member of the Order of the British Empire, for services to the Indian Miniature Tradition of painting.

In grade 12, he earned 100 per cent in math, calculus, physics, biology and chemistry, and in 2009 received the Governor General’s Academic Medal for Excellence. Currently a second year business student at the University of British Columbia, he was offered full scholarship from the university.

Badal has announced to bestow 'PUNJAB RATTAN AWARD' on these two dynamic and vibrant Punjabis. The Chief Minister while approving the proposal of awarding this honor mentioned that their contribution to the national scene will be ever remembered and the future generations will continue to get inspiration from the life, sincerity and commitment of these national heroes.

The work got recognized and made history when Manpreet Singh, a saabat soorat Sikh was nominated for the best actor award for his performance in "Chhevan Dariya" for the PTC Film awards. Voting has begun. Just 3 more days to go. The awards will be announced on 28th January. Help him and your dreams reach the top of the charts.

“India is witnessing phenomenal economic growth, but for the overall development of the country, efforts also should be made to improve the human development index,’’ said deputy chairman of the planning commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia.

"I want to reintroduce traditional instruments in today's world, which has forgotten the beauty of classical hymns. I teach my students to be the messengers of traditional music"

He said: "Over the years more Europeans were attracted by the mansions and lifestyles they could get in the Punjab, and some British even deserted the East India Company."

"It shook my soul. I decided to help those who believed in the freedom to practice their faith. I felt obligated to educate those who didn't know much about my faith and to inform that our philosophy is to live and let others live in harmony and peace.

UNITED SIKHS received the ‘Sikhs and Charities’ Award at a prestigious Sikh Awards ceremony held at The Grosvenor House Hotel, London, last Sunday.

This award recognizes the extraordinary achievements of young Sikh Americans who have been leaders in the community and are an inspiration to the younger generation of Sikh Americans.

The award ceremony was organised by the Sikh Directory and was attended by over 600 people at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The awards recognize the top Sikhs in Britain across the areas of Art, Sports, Entertainment, Education and Business.

This long awaited initiative is the brainchild of Sikh Directory, Director Navdeep Singh, the awards recognize the special contribution Sikhs have made to British society in the fields of business, sport, entertainment, charity, the media, service and education.

The purpose of the Diversity Video Competition was to provide the public a space to engage in a dialogue on civil rights issues, stereotypes, and myths surrounding minority groups, including Sikhs. It is through this dialogue that the Coalition hopes to dissolve ignorance and spread awareness of discriminated minorities.

The Appeal of Conscience Foundation today decided to honor Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with its prestigious World Statesman Award for the year 2010.

“As a British Sikh woman this is a huge honor to be included along with other elite achievers throughout the globe, who truly exemplify the phenomenal achievements of Indians that have contributed to our global accomplishments.”

(This) is just beyond my wildest dreams." Panjabi said in a recent interview that her favorite pastime is "simply relaxing with a candle and a book," adding: "simple things are so important because I think in this industry ... it's like being part of a bubble."

"I am remembering the horrific events of 63 years ago in the Indian subcontinent that left my young life shaken and uncertain on a sidewalk in Amritsar. I saw darkness of spirit, unimaginable anguish, and untold suffering up-close and personal. The experience taught me humility and something about compassion toward others."

Ami says, "By volunteering and spreading happiness in the lives of the under-privileged children, I am practicing one of the three pillars of Sikhism i.e. nishkatm seva...The three pillars of Sikhism are the triple principle underlying Sikh ethics and its way of life: naam japna, kirat karni and vand chhakana;

Dhillon says the RBC Mehfil Magazine Awards represent both a personal honour and a source of inspiration and acknowledgement for all artists within the Indo-Canadian community.

Giani Balwinder Singh Rangila was given The Lifetime Achievement Award for Services to the Sikh Community Worldwide at Gurdwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib.

Shindo Kaur Barquer has been honoured with the ‘The Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal’

Bhai Sahiba Bibiji Inderjit Kaur Khalsa was conferred with the most prestigious Shan-e Khalsa (Glory of the Khalsa) award from Kesh Sambhal Parchar Sanstha in Delhi, India for her life-long services to the Sikh Panth