November 23, 2014

Why Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month Matters

November 23, 2014

California’s State Legislature has proclaimed November to be Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month, formally acknowledging the contributions California’s Sikhs have made to the Golden State.

American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee seeks restoration of original Nanakshahi Calendar

November 23, 2014

New York: Following confusion over date of Parkash Gurpurb of 10th Sikh Guru, the American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (AGPC) has once again raised the demand of implementing the original Nanakshahi Calendar which was adopted by SGPC in 2003.

Hunger strike by Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa: UK Sikh bodies appeal for support

November 23, 2014

London: Two England based Sikh groups - Akhand Kirtani Jatha (UK) and United Khasla Dal (UK) have extended support to Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa’s hunger strike. Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa is on indefinite hunger strike since November 14. He is seeking permanent release of 7 Sikh political prisoners who are languishing in different jails in India even after serving the terms of their sentences.

Human Rights lawsuit against Narendra Modi: U.S. Federal orders State Department to file response

November 23, 2014

New York, USA: A U.S. Federal court recently ordered the U.S. State Department to respond to plaintiffs in an ongoing lawsuit filed against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his alleged complicity in the 2002 anti-Muslim violence in Gujarat, therein requiring the Obama administration to further clarify its position on why it believed Narendra Modi […]

City of Norwich declared November as ‘Sikh Awareness Month’; Also commemorated 30th anniversary of Sikh Massacres of 1984

November 23, 2014

Norwich,CT: A press release by Swaranjit Singh Khasla, Member N.A.C.A & Sikh Sewak Society International, says 30th anniversary commemoration Function was held in David Ruggles Freedom Courtyard Norwich City Hall in memory of innocent men , women and children who lost their lives in the 1984 Sikh massacres.

Hindtva attack: Navjot Sidhu distorts Gurbani; Links Gubani Shabad to Pandav Arjun [Video]

November 23, 2014

BJP leader Navjot Sidhu distorted Gurbani during a samagam by Hindutva outfits at Ludhaina in Punjab. He did not only distorted a Gurbani Shabad, but also said that it was orated by Hindu mythological character Pandav Arjun.

Changing dynamics of Punjab politics and the Sikhs

November 23, 2014

For past few decades the Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) led by Parkash Singh Badal was able to capture the space of Sikh politics in Punjab with the backing of the Indian state. Both Congress and BJP backed Badals in Punjab to get the space of Sikh politics occupied by their confident men.

Sikh Advocate releases tentative list of 85 Sikh political prisoners in India

November 23, 2014

Punjab: A Ludhaina based Sikh advocate Jaspal Singh Manjhpur recently released a tentative list of 85 Sikh political prisoners confined in various jails in India. The list includes names of ‘prisoners’ as well as under trial detainees.

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November 23, 2014

Why Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month Matters

American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee seeks restoration of original Nanakshahi Calendar

Hunger strike by Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa: UK Sikh bodies appeal for support

Human Rights lawsuit against Narendra Modi: U.S. Federal orders State Department to file response

City of Norwich declared November as ‘Sikh Awareness Month’; Also commemorated 30th anniversary of Sikh Massacres of 1984

Hindtva attack: Navjot Sidhu distorts Gurbani; Links Gubani Shabad to Pandav Arjun [Video]

Changing dynamics of Punjab politics and the Sikhs

Sikh Advocate releases tentative list of 85 Sikh political prisoners in India

November 23, 2014

Why Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month Matters

American Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee seeks restoration of original Nanakshahi Calendar

Hunger strike by Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa: UK Sikh bodies appeal for support

Human Rights lawsuit against Narendra Modi: U.S. Federal orders State Department to file response

City of Norwich declared November as ‘Sikh Awareness Month’; Also commemorated 30th anniversary of Sikh Massacres of 1984

Hindtva attack: Navjot Sidhu distorts Gurbani; Links Gubani Shabad to Pandav Arjun [Video]

Changing dynamics of Punjab politics and the Sikhs

Sikh Advocate releases tentative list of 85 Sikh political prisoners in India

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