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The first Mountie to wear a turban still worries about hate in the shadows
‘Keep the RCMP Canadian’ was written across one pin that included a picture of a Mountie wearing a turban.
Sikhs Must Outwardly Celebrate the Radical Anti-Caste Teachings Of The Khalsa
Vaisakhi is celebrated by Sikhs across the world. It was established by the tenth Sikh guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji to commemorate the birth of Khalsa.
Sikhs in Singapore - A Story Untold: Largest Sikh exhibition hosted in Singapore
An exhibition with more than 450 artefacts from the Sikh community opened on March 26, 2021. It was one of the largest displays of the community in Singapore's history.
Sikhism: Doing away with stereotypes and misrepresentation
There are roughly 30 million Sikhs worldwide today. North America is home to around one million Sikhs. However, studies have shown that up to 70 percent of people in the United States are unable to answer questions about who Sikhs are and what they believe when asked about them.
Scottish Parliament Member of Indian Origin recites Sikh Prayer before taking Oath
Pam Gosal, who is affiliated with the Scottish Conservatives, concluded her swearing by receiving blessings from the Gutka Sahib, which is a sacred text for Sikhs.
Please Take Off Your Hat:Sikh Truck Drivers Face Unfair Drug Testing Practices
Sandhu, who resides in Texas, has worked in the trucking industry for over two decades. The federal government requires truck drivers to submit to a drug test.
Nanded Gurudwara decides to use all Gold received over 50 years for Hospitals and Medical Institutions
Sikh organisations have been giving all kinds of help during the pandemic crisis for the past year, which backs up the idea that the community has a big heart. In another heartwarming move, Nanded's Gurudwara Takht Shri Hazoor Sahib, one of Sikhism's five takhts, said it will give all the gold it has collected over the past 50 years to help build hospitals and other medical facilities.
Jasveer Singh: The First-Ever Sikh MMA World Champion Could Be Crowned In 2021
In 2021, Canada's Arjan Singh Bhullar had the chance to become the first-ever Sikh, Punjabi, and South Asian Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) world champion. Bhullar fought Brandon Vera for the One Fighting Championship (One FC) world heavyweight title in Singapore.
Honouring Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the poet-philosopher
Guru Arjan Dev Ji's verses are deeply philosophical, mystical, and express a sense of peace and profoundness emanating from his realisation of Brahma and bliss.
A Verse from Guru Granth Sahib featured in the Official UN Video on Gender Equality
During his presentation at the conference, Dr Iqtidar Cheema remarked that the Guru Granth sahib has a universal message .
Indian Sikh woman from cab driver to top New Zealand cop:A remarkable journey
In the six years that Mandeep Kaur spent apart from her two children, she wept a lot. She had to leave them in India with her parents when she arrived in New Zealand - "the hardest years of my life", the 52-year-old police officer recounts.
Fostering Brotherhood: Sikh family donates ancestral land to build a mosque in Malerkotla village
Malerkotla, which has a majority of Muslims, has reported a heart-warming instance of interfaith understanding and communal harmony.
First female Sikh powerlifter in Britain making waves :Breaking stereotypes with every lift
Karenjeet Kaur Bains had a surreal experience when she became the first British-Sikh woman to represent Great Britain in powerlifting. But, her countless Championships and titles conceal a great deal more.
Beyond the Blue Series: The Nihung Youth and Hola Mohalla
Hola Mohalla, also known simply as Hola, is a Sikh festival that lasts for three days and takes place on the second day of the lunar month of Chett. Although it typically follows the Holi festival, which is celebrated by Hindus in the spring, Hola Mohalla and Holi can sometimes be celebrated simultaneously.
Australian Muslims Support Sikhs Challenging Kirpan Ban, Clarifying Negative Remarks
In 2021, the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) stated in a media release that they are friends with the Sikh community. And more importantly, they said that they would stand by the Sikh community in the protection of religious symbols adorned by Sikhs.
Another step towards Inclusion and Rightful Representation : Sikh student gets patka headwear added to avatar program
BEHIND THE SCENE: When reporter Lisa Queen learned that 13-year-old student Karanveer Singh Anand had made a real difference for himself and other Sikh children, she decided to share his story.
Amid Misrepresentation: Sikh Americans Create Their Own Stories
Representation in media has always been a topic of concern for marginalized communities, and Sikhs in America are no exception. Sikhs, who are a religious minority community within the broader Asian American term, have very little representation in today's pop culture.
All About Sikh Warrior Banda Singh Bahadur
The Punjab government took an initiative in 2021 to commemorate the gallant warrior Banda Singh Bahadur by setting up a memorial in the ancient town of Kalanaur.
A Green Sikh Sanctuary
The Covid lockdown of 2020 prompted many of us to turn to gardening, with some building vegetable patches and small orchards to keep themselves occupied and be self-sufficient.
Sikh community filled with pride : Gurjiwan Singh Chahal graduates from West Point Military Academy in America
The Sikh community around the world is celebrating a moment of great pride as Gurjiwan Singh Chahal, a young Sikh man, has graduated from the prestigious West Point Military Academy in America.