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Punjab Groundwater Most Contaminated in Indian Subcontinent; Heavy Metals Very High in 2139 Villages

‘Enforced Disappearances’ & ‘Encounter Killings’ in Punjab: Police Deny Information under Right to Information (RTI) Act

There’s Still A Piece of Canada Stuck To Australia: Scientists Claim

India’s Former RAW Chief Tells About His Encounters With Aadhaar

16,606 Farm Suicides in 15 years in Punjab; 87% Deaths Owing to Debt: Report

Indian Nation-State Becomes a Prison House for Minorities [by Jaspal Singh Sidhu]

Forgive & Forget – Why the Sikhs remember the 1984? [Letter to the Editor]

Spain Imposes Military Rule In Catalonia To Preempt Independence Bid

Spain Annuls Catalan Self-Government, Prepares Military Rule From Madrid

Give Prominence to Punjabi on Mile-stones or Face Legal Action, Welfare Society to PWD

Canada: Jagmeet Singh Wins New Democratic Party (NDP) Leadership

Rohingya Muslims crisis: ‘Guru ka langar’ begins at Bangladesh-Myanmar border

Park Named After Human Rights Martyr Jaswant Singh Khalra in Fresno (California) USA

Ludhiana to Host Prayer to Admit and Seek Pardon for Sin During 1947 Partition

OP-ED: SGPC’s arbitrary decisions to appoint Jathedar’s – Its Time to challenge the unchallenged

The Black Prince: Review by A Sikh Student

India’s Mob Lynchings Provoke International Wave of Protests

Filmmaker Terrorized for Exposing Caste Slavery in Tamil Nadu; Divya Bharathi faces death threats, criminal charges for documentary

Oak Creek’s Resilience Inspires A Nation Five Years Later

The Light From The Black Prince – Review by Manjit Singh (Ottawa)

The Black Prince Movie Garners Worldwide Appreciation [Bollywood Hungama]

Inspiration Behind “The Black Prince” [Op-Ed]

Yoga Practices (author: Prof. Puran Singh)

Sikh high school student demolishes Gandhi myth, wins US oratory tournament

OutJusticed 2 (Review by Harjinder Singh, Akaal Publishers)

UK Election Results and Achievements of UK Sikh Diaspora [Letter to the Editor]

Who Ordered Military Attack on Darbar Sahib ? Ministries Are Silent

Caste Atrocities and Persecution of India’s Religious Minorities Highlighted during Seminar

Indian Army, Assam Police and CRPF staged Fake Encounter in Assam: says Serving CRPF IG Rajnish Rai

REVIEW – ‘OUTJUSTICED 2’, A Documentary by Sikh Siyasat (JAGDIP SINGH)

British Role in June 1984 Attack on Sikhs: Sikh Body To Step Up Political & Legal Pressure

Ontario Sikh Politician Jagmeet Singh bids for Federal NDP leadership

Labour selects second turban wearing Sikh in winnable seat: Sikh Federation UK

General Election Update: Early On Labour Making More Positive Overtures To Sikhs Than Conservatives- Sikh Federation UK

American Sikhs Encourage U.S. Census Bureau to Include Sikhs in 2020 Census

First Turban Wearing Sikh MP Expected in UK General Elections 2017: Sikh Federation UK

Khalsa Day Parade in Surrey was a Resounding Success, but also, with the Imperative to Remember 1984

Sikh Federation (UK) Set Out 5-Point Plan For General Election on 8 June 2017

Massive Sikh gathering in New York demands separation of Punjab from India: Sikhs For Justice

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Punjab Groundwater Most Contaminated in Indian Subcontinent; Heavy Metals Very High in 2139 Villages

February 8, 2018

While making up less than 2 per cent of India’s landmass, Punjab accounts for 88 per cent of the total habitations in the country that are adversely affected with the presence of heavy metals in groundwater.

‘Enforced Disappearances’ & ‘Encounter Killings’ in Punjab: Police Deny Information under Right to Information (RTI) Act

January 30, 2018

Punjab Police have ducked queries under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, seeking information about the number of persons killed during the days of militancy in the state and militants killed in encounters between 1978 and 1993. Different pretexts have been used to deny the information.

There’s Still A Piece of Canada Stuck To Australia: Scientists Claim

January 25, 2018

At its closest point, the western coast of Canada is more than 7,000 miles away from the edge of Australia. But the world map hasn’t always been that way.

India’s Former RAW Chief Tells About His Encounters With Aadhaar

January 22, 2018

by: K. C. Verma* The system sees me as a ‘cantankerous old guy’, or cog in short. Maybe a cog is what I am. How else can I explain that even as I disagree with anything and everything that the establishment mandates, everyone totally disregards what I have to say? One of the reasons for […]

16,606 Farm Suicides in 15 years in Punjab; 87% Deaths Owing to Debt: Report

January 11, 2018

Punjab saw 16,606 farm suicides during 2000-2015, reveals data compiled by three universities — worrisome indeed, especially at a time when debt-trapped farmers are at the brink.

Indian Nation-State Becomes a Prison House for Minorities [by Jaspal Singh Sidhu]

December 17, 2017

At the outset, we must confront a bitter fact that it was a ‘transfer of power’ in 1947 which Indian rulers celebrated as ‘Freedom’ and ‘Independence’.

Forgive & Forget – Why the Sikhs remember the 1984? [Letter to the Editor]

November 2, 2017

Forgive yes, if one sincerely seeks pardon after first acknowledging the blunder, mistake or crime that was done. Forget No, Never. Why?

Spain Imposes Military Rule In Catalonia To Preempt Independence Bid

October 30, 2017

The Spanish Senate formally voted 214-47 on Friday to authorize the implementation of Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution, suspending parliamentary rule in Catalonia.

Spain Annuls Catalan Self-Government, Prepares Military Rule From Madrid

October 24, 2017

On Saturday, three weeks after the savage police crackdown on the October 1 Catalan independence referendum, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy formally announced the invocation of Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution to strip Catalonia’s regional government of its powers.

Give Prominence to Punjabi on Mile-stones or Face Legal Action, Welfare Society to PWD

October 21, 2017

Use of Hindi (Devanagari) and English script on milestones along the newly built National Highway-54 has stirred a controversy unidentified persons have defaced these at certain places.

Canada: Jagmeet Singh Wins New Democratic Party (NDP) Leadership

October 2, 2017

Leadership hopeful, Sardar Jagmeet Singh wins the seemingly impossible race hands down, with 53.8% votes in the first round, thus creating a historic moment in the history of the NDP (New Democratic Party) of Canada.

Rohingya Muslims crisis: ‘Guru ka langar’ begins at Bangladesh-Myanmar border

September 14, 2017

Three days after Sikh volunteers from Khalsa Aid (India) arrived in Bangladesh-Myanmar border to begin relief work for Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar, they finally got the go ahead from the Bangladesh government to start the Guru ka langar (community kitchen preparing and serving fresh hot meals) on Thursday.

Park Named After Human Rights Martyr Jaswant Singh Khalra in Fresno (California) USA

September 2, 2017

A Park was recently named After Human Rights Martyr Jaswant Singh Khalra in Fresno (California) United States of America (USA).

Ludhiana to Host Prayer to Admit and Seek Pardon for Sin During 1947 Partition

August 24, 2017

Those who were killed and those who killed were our own, as Punjabis turned their backs on their philosophy of togetherness for the first time in August 1947.

OP-ED: SGPC’s arbitrary decisions to appoint Jathedar’s – Its Time to challenge the unchallenged

August 21, 2017

Crisis within Panth won’t end by appointing new Jathedar’s unilaterally. Instead of rushing to appoint new Jathedar's arbitrary, the SGPC must build consensus, show transparency and evolve code of conduct to select a person for Akal Takht Sahib.

The Black Prince: Review by A Sikh Student

August 20, 2017

As I watched The Black Prince movie, I realized that it was not a mainstream stereotypical movie with the emotional hypes, action, drama or suspense but this movie has a direct access to your inner self.

India’s Mob Lynchings Provoke International Wave of Protests

August 15, 2017

From California to Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh to New York, groups impacted by a rising tide of mob lynchings of minorities in India are taking to the streets to protest.

Filmmaker Terrorized for Exposing Caste Slavery in Tamil Nadu; Divya Bharathi faces death threats, criminal charges for documentary

August 8, 2017

Madurai, Tamil Nadu (OFMI): After releasing a documentary exposing in vivid detail the daily lives of manual scavengers in Tamil Nadu, 26-year-old filmmaker Divya Bharathi has been slapped with criminal charges, including cyber terrorism. “Kakkoos,” a nearly two-hour documentary, shows how countless sanitation workers remain engaged in the ancient, caste-based practice of removal and disposal […]

Oak Creek’s Resilience Inspires A Nation Five Years Later

August 5, 2017

Five years ago today, a neo-Nazi gunman took the lives of six Sikh Americans and permanently injured several more at a gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

The Light From The Black Prince – Review by Manjit Singh (Ottawa)

August 2, 2017

Just came back from the theatre after watching The Black Prince Movie and cannot hold any longer the flood of thoughts that are emerging after witnessing the screening of the best realistic movie of 2017.

The Black Prince Movie Garners Worldwide Appreciation [Bollywood Hungama]

August 2, 2017

The much anticipated historical film The Black Prince released on Friday July 21, 2017. The film has garnered appreciation worldwide.

Inspiration Behind “The Black Prince” [Op-Ed]

July 25, 2017

For far too long Sikhs have complained that our history has been distorted and misrepresented by the British. The period of our history relating to the Sikh Raj, its fall and the life and times of Duleep Singh is perhaps one of the foremost examples of this.

Yoga Practices (author: Prof. Puran Singh)

July 17, 2017

Yoga practices have been emphasised by the Brahminical system of religious thought and particularly those curious physiological mental processes known as Hath Yoga in one form or another, for attaining to that ineffable peace of Upanishadic wisdom.

The Dragon is Daring Now

July 13, 2017

The purposely freezed relations between Indian and Chinese authorities are starting to melt. Not only these mutual relations are melting but these are turning from bad to worse.

Sikh high school student demolishes Gandhi myth, wins US oratory tournament

June 27, 2017

Valley High School junior JJ Kapur was named the 2017 Original Oratory Champion at the Tournament of Champions, said to be the most prestigious high school speech and debate competition in the US.

OutJusticed 2 (Review by Harjinder Singh, Akaal Publishers)

June 10, 2017

I attended the screening of ‘Outjusticed 2’ in Birmingham, UK. I had watched the trailer and vaguely knew it would be about Shaheed Bhai Jaspal Singh (1994 – 2012).

UK Election Results and Achievements of UK Sikh Diaspora [Letter to the Editor]

June 10, 2017

As elections result came in UK- it was our achievement that we put our support to the Labour Party - Parminder Singh Bal (UK).

Who Ordered Military Attack on Darbar Sahib ? Ministries Are Silent

June 6, 2017

Despite routine demand over the years to make documents related to attack on Darbar Sahib complex public, the Union cabinet secretariat, home ministry and

Caste Atrocities and Persecution of India’s Religious Minorities Highlighted during Seminar

May 26, 2017

When the Rev. Dr. James Mariner of Trinity Anglican Church welcomed Indian human rights advocate Dr. Manisha Bangar to speak on Saturday, he admonished the congregation: “We should understand the religious persecution of any community is an important issue, and one we should not take lightly.”

Indian Army, Assam Police and CRPF staged Fake Encounter in Assam: says Serving CRPF IG Rajnish Rai

May 24, 2017

An Inspector General of Police, serving with the CRPF in the North East, has raised several questions regarding an encounter carried out in a joint operation by the Army, Assam Police, CRPF and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in Chirang district of Assam in the early hours of March 30 this year.

REVIEW – ‘OUTJUSTICED 2’, A Documentary by Sikh Siyasat (JAGDIP SINGH)

May 24, 2017

‘Outjusticed 2’ is a documentary produced by Punjab-based media platform Sikh Siyasat, and is directed by the news site’s editor Parmjeet Singh.

British Role in June 1984 Attack on Sikhs: Sikh Body To Step Up Political & Legal Pressure

May 20, 2017

The Sikh Federation (UK) has been successful in getting the Labour Party leadership to include an independent public inquiry into UK Government

Ontario Sikh Politician Jagmeet Singh bids for Federal NDP leadership

May 16, 2017

Sardar Jagmeet Singh made a historic bid on Monday to head the federal NDP party on the themes of equality and social Justice.

Labour selects second turban wearing Sikh in winnable seat: Sikh Federation UK

May 6, 2017

by Gurjeet Singh* London (4 May 2017): The Labour Party has declared virtually all its candidates. Kuldip Singh Sahota, the former Telford and Wrekin Council leader, became the third Sikh to be selected by Labour for a winnable seat in Telford. He becomes the second turban wearing Sikh to be selected for a winnable seat […]

General Election Update: Early On Labour Making More Positive Overtures To Sikhs Than Conservatives- Sikh Federation UK

May 2, 2017

General Election Update by Sikh Federation UK says Early On Labour Making More Positive Overtures To Sikhs Than Conservatives.

American Sikhs Encourage U.S. Census Bureau to Include Sikhs in 2020 Census

April 30, 2017

A national coalition of American Sikhs and Sikh organizations are advocating to have “Sikh” formally recognized as a separate ethnic category in the 2020 U.S. Census.

First Turban Wearing Sikh MP Expected in UK General Elections 2017: Sikh Federation UK

April 30, 2017

An early General Election gives political parties and the Sikh community an opportunity to address the complete lack of Sikh representation in the House of Commons.”

Khalsa Day Parade in Surrey was a Resounding Success, but also, with the Imperative to Remember 1984

April 30, 2017

MORE than 400,000 people flocked to last Saturday’s Khalsa Day Parade in Surrey organized by the Gurdwara Sahib Dasmesh Darbar – the largest Vaisakhi parade outside of India.

Sikh Federation (UK) Set Out 5-Point Plan For General Election on 8 June 2017

April 27, 2017

The key issue we have been addressing since the General Election was officially announced on 19 April is to try and secure winnable seats with the two main parties for Sikh candidates.

Massive Sikh gathering in New York demands separation of Punjab from India: Sikhs For Justice

April 25, 2017

More than 50,000 men Sikh men and women -- many of them carrying Khalistan banners -- paraded in rain-swept New York City on Saturday to reaffirm their demand for a sovereign Sikh state.

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