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Kansas became the 14th state in the Midwestern United States to incorporate Sikhism into its social studies curriculum. This historic decision comes nearly a week after the Indiana Board of Education approved to incorporate Sikhism as a subject in five distinct locations in Indiana state standards on March 4, 2020.

According to the most recent Federal Bureau of Investigations report of 2020, anti-Sikh violence in the United States has increased by 200 %

Gurudwara Chowa Sahib, located near river Jhelum in Pakistan, commemorates the site where Guru Nanak Dev Ji stopped on his way from Tilla Jogian. The 19th Century Sikh shrine re-opened after years of partition in 2019 and is being restored to its original magnificence.

As per a report in 2020, a total of 450 food care boxes were made by the Kitchener-Waterloo Gurudwara.

According to the Sikh Doctors Association (SDA), at least five Sikh doctors have been pulled from their regular shifts in NHS hospitals.

In Smethwick town of England, a colourful display of martial arts by Sikhs helped in raising the spirits of the community.

In 2020, the updated U.S. Navy’s religious accommodations policy cited that Sikh sailors can wear turbans. This was followed by the Air Force’s decision to do the same in early February of the same year. Earlier, religious head coverings such as Muslim hijabs and Jewish kippahs were permitted because they did not interfere with uniform covers.

They worked with Canadian Blood Services to raise awareness of the dire situation the Canadian health care system has been in due to blood shortage.

She stated that no other government position permitted her to keep her hair during training. It was only CSD who permitted it.

The amalgamation of uplifting music and bhangra moves by Gurdeep Pandher and Jordan Lincez left many on the internet with cheerfully surprising and satisfied smiles.

The atrocities that occurred in June 1984 and led to the killings of tens of thousands of Sikhs have left an indelible mark on the collective memory of members of the Sikh Diaspora.

As per a news report, the Delhi-based Gurudwara Bangla Sahib prepared and served food to more than 40,000 people across the capital city of India

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sikh community in Sydney, Australia organized a food donation program for the elders who were stuck at their homes under self-isolation. They contributed around 4,000 Australian dollars to the initiative with the intent to serve those in need.

Despite the threat of coronavirus, a Sikh soup kitchen in Birmingham continued to serve the homeless.

‍The fate of the few hundred Sikhs who still live in Afghanistan, almost all of whom reside in Kabul, is now in jeopardy.

Hundreds of Sikh communities risked their lives to aid individuals afflicted by COVID-19 in accordance with the foundational Sikh principle, Seva.

According to the results of a poll conducted by BBC, Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the most influential world leader.

Sukhdeep Singh is proud of his Sikh background, and the name Sukhdeep Singh, which translates to "Lion," was chosen for him as an artist as a tribute to that heritage.

Sikh politicians, musicians, and celebrities started using the two sites as hashtags in tweets and posts to voice their displeasure with what they perceived to be discriminatory behavior.

It is uncommon to take a getaway of any kind – whether it be overnight, for a long weekend, or long haul – without first thoroughly researching the food alternatives available at the destination. This is because food has become such an important element of our holiday plans and decisions. It is also something to keep in mind when selecting a wellness retreat or resort.