March 23, 2015

DSGMC observes “Delhi Fateh Divas” to mark anniversary of Delhi victory by Sikh General Baba Baghel Singh

Online Petition demands ban on Nanak Shah Fakir Movie in Australia

Why depiction of Sikh Gurus in films like Nanak Shah Fakir or Chaar Sahibzaade is wrongful [Video]

Nanak Shah Fakir like attempt was inherent in recognition of previous movies such as Chaar Sahibzaade

Ban on kirpans hard to justify [Editorial, NZ Herald/ Bay of Plenty Times]

March 23, 2015

Indian PM Narendra Modi visits Harmandar Sahib in Amritsar; Siropa offered inside Darbar Sahib

March 23, 2015

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Darbar Sahib Amritsar today. He was accompanied by top leaders of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) including Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal and Union minister Harsimrat Badal during his visit to the Darbar Sahib.

Manjinder Singh Sirsa caught in controversy over calling Namdhari chief as “Satguru”

March 23, 2015

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Prabhandak Committee (DSGMC) general secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa was caught into controversy when he addressed Namdhari sect chief Uday Singh as "Satguru" during Delhi Fateh Divas celebrations by DSGMC. Manjinder Singh Sirsa was inviting dignitaries on the stage when he invited Namdhari sect chief as "Satguru" in the presence of Guru Granth Sahib and Jathedars of various Sikh Takhts on March 21.

Gandhi was a corporate agent and it was greatest falsehood to worship him: Arundhati Roy

March 23, 2015

Booker prize winning writer Arundhati Roy called Mohan Das Gandhi as the ‘first corporate agent of this country.’ Roy, author of the acclaimed novel ‘God of Small Things’ further said ‘it was one of the greatest falsehood in this country to worship him (Gandhi) who wrote horrible things about Dalit, women and poor.’

UK Sikh body want Akal Takht Jathedar to take strong notice of Nanak Shah Fakir

March 23, 2015

A UK based Sikh group, United Khalsa Dal, has urged Akal Takht Sahib Jatehdar Giani Gurbachan Singh to take strong notice of controversial movie Nanak Shah Fakir, which depicts the life of first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji. Depicting life or character of Sikh Gurus in films etc. is prohibited under Sikh tradition.

World Water Day 2015: UN calls for global unity in pursuit of better water access for all

March 23, 2015

As the perils of climate change increasingly threaten the planet, the international community must unite in “a spirit of urgent cooperation” to address the many water-related challenges facing humanity, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon declared on March 22.

Cook County State’s Attorney pledges to fight hate crimes against suburban Sikhs

March 23, 2015

Recent incidents and reports released by Civil rights bodies show that Sikhs are facing racial abuse in United States of America. A recent video showing classmates taunting a Sikh student on a Georgia school bus -- one of them calling the student a "terrorist" -- and the 2012 shooting at a Sikh Gurdwara Sahib in Wisconsin that left six dead have highlighted the problem of hate crimes against the Sikh community.

Dal Khalsa releases unammended version of Nanakshahi Calendar

March 23, 2015

The Dal Khalsa today released the original version of the Nanakshahi calendar at a Gurdwara built in memory of June 1984 martyrs within the premises of Darbar Sahib putting the SGPC in a spot.

DSGMC observes “Delhi Fateh Divas” to mark anniversary of Delhi victory by Sikh General Baba Baghel Singh

March 23, 2015

Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) celebrated “Fateh Divas” to mark victory of Sikh warrior leader Baba Baghel Singh over Delhi in 1783. The Fateh Divas celebrations were attended by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, Takhat Patna Sahib Jathedar Giani Iqbal Singh, Takht Damdama Sahib Jatehdar Giani Gurmukh Singh and Takhat Hazoor Sahib vice-Jatehdar Giani JyotInder Singh besides representatives of various Sikh organizations.

Online Petition demands ban on Nanak Shah Fakir Movie in Australia

March 23, 2015

An online petition posted on Change.org by a user named SinghStation.net (from Melbourne, Australia) demands ban on upcoming movie Nank Shah Fakir for depicting Guru Nanak Dev Ji and His family.

Why depiction of Sikh Gurus in films like Nanak Shah Fakir or Chaar Sahibzaade is wrongful [Video]

March 23, 2015

Quoting Prof. Harinder Singh Mehboob, another Sikh author Vikramjit Singh (Australia) had termed the depiction of Sikh Gurus as “Roohani Khudkushi” (Spiritual Suicide).

Nanak Shah Fakir like attempt was inherent in recognition of previous movies such as Chaar Sahibzaade

March 23, 2015

Film producer Harinder Sikka's "Nanak Shah Fakir" (2015) movie is caught into a serious controversy for depicting first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Ji; family members of Guru Nanak Ji and the life of Guru Nanak Ji. The movie is yet to be released but it's tailors confirm that the film is made in violation of Sikh tradition which strictly prohibits depiction of Sikh Gurus in any film/ video or drama etc.