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Sikh Soldier: Battle Honours, Gallantry Awards

A Book Review by T. SHER SINGH September 05, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 5 Sep 2010

]]> The monumental work by Narindar Singh Dhesi has finally been published and is now finally available to the public.

November is Sikh Month in California

by GURMUKH SINGH September 05, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 5 Sep 2010

]]> The California State Assembly has declared November as "California Sikh-American Awareness and Appreciation Month."

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India's Mockery of Justice

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL September 04, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 4 Sep 2010

]]> There are serious attempts by India to suppress evidence against police officials and prevent further investigations ...

Jaswant Singh Khalra's Last Speech

VIDEO September 04, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 4 Sep 2010

]]> Sep 6 this year marks the 15th anniversary of the human rights lawyer's disappearance into Indian Govt's hands. His murderers remain unpunished.

Sukhi's Gourmet Foods

by EVE MITCHELL September 03, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 3 Sep 2010

]]> Among her 100 employees are her husband, Sardar Surinder Singh, who serves as President, and their three children.

Nobel Laureate Chides India for Hollow Claims

by GIRIJA SHIVAKUMAR September 03, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 3 Sep 2010

]]> Currently, just 65 per cent of Indians have basic literacy, and one-third of the world's illiterates are Indian.

Parochial SchoolsThe Roundtable Open Forum # 43, August 31 - September 6

EDITOR September 02, 2010 (10 comment(s)) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010

]]> Are parochial schools the answer to many of our challenges vis-a-vis educating our children in Sikhi, in the diaspora?

Artificial Intelligence and The World of Google

by WILLIAM GIBSON September 02, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010

]]> In Google, we are at once the surveilled and the individual retinal cells of the surveillant, however many millions of us ...

A Swath of Sikh & Punjab History

by JAGMEETA THIND JOY September 02, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010

]]> Dr. Harjinder Singh Dilgeer's latest mega-project - a multi-volume history, from ancient Punjab to modern Sikhdom.

1947 - The Forever Wandering

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON September 02, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 2 Sep 2010

]]> "A tangle of people / Trying to unravel the knotting of history / Trying to secure the frayed ends of family / ... "

When Sikhs Conquered Delhi

by Major-General KULWANT SINGH (Retd.) September 01, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Wed, 1 Sep 2010

]]> On March 1783, Sikhs entered the Red Fort, hoisted the kesri Nishaan Sahib on its ramparts, and occupied the throne.

Sikh-Brit Actress Bags an Emmy

by HEIDI BLAKE September 01, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 1 Sep 2010

]]> :To receive an Emmy now is just beyond my wildest dreams." She is among only a handful of Sikh performers ever to have won an Emmy.

How Do You Chill Chillies?

by OLIVER THRING September 01, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 1 Sep 2010

]]> Many of us relish the thrill and pain, the agony and ecstasy of the tropical pepper. Some, it seems, will always like it hot.

The Message Living Sikhi - Lesson Twenty

by VERONICA SIDHU September 01, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 1 Sep 2010

]]> A review of the Guru Nanak's Golden Rules and his teachings on social justice.

The 1984 Project

EDITOR August 31, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010

]]> A Register is being compiled of all the perpetrators of crimes - and the vicitims & shaheeds - of the November 1984 pogroms.

Sant Singh Chatwal: Survivor

by KRIS HUDSON August 31, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 31 Aug 2010

]]> The family's rebound is the latest turn in Sant Singh's roller-coaster ride through global real-estate development and politics.

Death Is a Journey

by SHAMSHER SINGH PURI August 30, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010

]]> One man's interpretation of what death entails, and the relationship between life, death and Eternal Life.

The World's Largest Eatery

by LYDIA POLGREEN August 30, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010

]]> It is more than food ... Once you eat it, you forget who is cooking, who is serving it, who is sitting next to you ... Here I feel a feeling of peace.

To Write, or Not To Write?

by KATE DISTIN, Ph.D. August 29, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010

]]> More good reasons for you to sit down and write - about 1947, 1984 ... or even your personal life experience, and record it for posterity!

A Sense of Belonging

by NITHYA SIDHU August 29, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010

]]> At the hands of a strict granthi, I learned to read, write and speak my own mother tongue better.

A Ship Called Sikh

THE TELEGRAPH August 28, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010

]]> H.M.S. Sikh was one of the destroyers that took part in the destruction of the German battleship Bismarck.

India's Central Bureau of Investigation: Delhi Police Intentionally Sabotaged 1984 Prosecutions.

by DHANANJAY MAHAPATRA August 28, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010

]]> " ... because of sham investigations and farcical prosecutions, there has been a failure of justice ..."

Punjabi Chicken & Saag

by BECKY August 28, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010

]]> With the rain thundering down, I am desperate for comfort food, but conscious of the need for a hit of green as well.

The Sikhs of Sumatra, Indonesia

by PUTRI FITRIA August 27, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010

]]> They were speaking Bahasa Indonesia with a distinct dialect. The stories and talk told the tale of people deeply involved with this country.

I Was Sued By a Holy Man

by HARDEEP SINGH August 27, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010

]]> "... contrary to Sikh teachings ... he falsely sought to pass himself off as a true heir to a Sikh saint and to profit personally from his position."

Scots Celebrate Two Bravehearts

by STEPHEN ROBERTSON August 26, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010

]]> "This is a celebration of history, culture, bravery and striggle, epitomised in the history of two nations."

The Hospital Years

by JANE MILLER August 26, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010

]]> The 77-year-old author takes a stark - and very personal - look at the realities of growing old in the 21st century.

No Way Home: A New Novel on 1984

NEWS REPORT August 26, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010

]]> "No matter how fond one might be of an alien land, no matter how much it offered, it could never be home."

How To Correct Memory Loss and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease

by SCIENCE GIRL August 26, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010

]]> Dr. Dharma Singh's 4 Pillars of Prevention: Diet & Vitamins, Stress Management, Physical & Mental Exercise, Pharmaceuticals.

Problem Parents ... They Just Don't Get It !

by SANMUKH August 25, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010

]]> In my quiet time, I would dream of getting married and getting away from them. Then, one day, on a really long day home alone ...

A Mosque on Ground Zero?The Roundtable Open Forum # 42, August 18 - 24

EDITOR August 24, 2010 (21 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010

]]> 'An easy fact situation makes bad law!' - goes a long-held truism. Should we disallow a mosque on Ground Zero because of 9/11?

Two Sikhs Running In Afghanistan Elections

NEWS REPORTS August 24, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010

]]> Sikhs have been part of the Afghan landscape for two centuries, since Maharaja Ranjit Singh's empire stretched into Afghanistan.

We Feel Completely Safe: Sikh-Kashmiris

by ISHFAQ MIR August 24, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010

]]> "Some miscreants want to create a communal divide between the two communities and this won't be allowed at any cost."

Dastaar Bandhi: The Why & The Wherefore

by I.J. SINGH August 23, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010

]]> It is not a mere cultural eccentricity but the cornerstone of a Sikh's existence, essential to the very definition of self.

95-yr-old Says All: "Absolute Khushwant"

NEWS REPORT August 23, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010

]]> Indira Gandhi was vengeful, even petty. Rajiv Gandhi wasn’t really a leader, just a boy scout. Nehru sank in nepotism ...

Malik Bhago Living Sikhi, Lesson Nineteen

by VERONICA SIDHU August 23, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010

]]> How did Guru Nanak change Malik Bhago and, at the same time, revolutionize society and the way people looked at work?

Marriage in Sikhism: Part II - Anand Kaaraj

by MANJIT SINGH August 22, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010

]]> "They are not to be called husband and wife who merely live together; rather, they are husband and wife who have one spirit in two bodies."

Terror is Silence, Says Gulzar

An Interview by SRIJANA MITRA DAS August 22, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010

]]> "The police had the attitude of a hukumraan, a monarch. The establishment behaved brutally. No one else was responsible for terror."

Real Americans, Please Stand Up

by DICK CAVETT August 21, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010

]]> What other churches might be objectionable because of the horrific acts of some of its members?

Marriage in Sikhism: Part I - Background

by MANJIT SINGH August 21, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010

]]> According to Sikh tenets, man and woman are the two wheels of the chariot of life: both have an equal role in making the chariot run smoothly.

Together in Prayer

by JAY TOKASZ August 21, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010

]]> The lyrics are similar to what Christians and Jews find in Old Testament passages. "The clay is the same, but the Potter has fashioned it in different ways ..."

Press Conference & Media Interviews What is Good, What is Bad: An Analysis

by AMAN SINGH August 20, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010

]]> It appears that we keep on making the same old mistakes vis-a-vis the media.

Sāre Jahān Se Achhā Hindustān Hamārā

by MEHUL SRIVASTAVA August 20, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Fri, 20 Aug 2010

]]> In a nation where 665 million Indians defecate in public (UNICEF), toilet paper was charged at $80 per roll for the Games!

Book Launch: The First Anglo-Sikh War

NEWS REPORT August 19, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010

]]> "The sections on the battlefields today ... will help to make this a key work for a long time to come."

How to Cut & Sew a Salwar Kameez Suit

by DEE SHNEIDERMAN August 19, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 19 Aug 2010

]]> Especially popular in Punjab, both East and West, it is quickly becoming the dress of choice for females across South Asia.

Sikhism and Women: A Book Review

A Book Review by TEJ N. DHAR August 18, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010

]]> The novels of Bhai Vir Singh project women like Sundri and Satwant Kaur as role models for others to follow.

Thou Art Behind In Thy Mortgage Payments

by CHRIS VOGEL August 18, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010

]]> Isn't this the very same state in the U.S.A. which has ordered the demolition of a new gurdwara? George W.'s state?

Newsweek: The Leader Other Leaders Love

by CHRISTOPHER DICKEY August 18, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Aug 2010

]]> The soft-spoken Manmohan Singh is described as "the model of what a political leader should be."

Cultivating Pride

by PARDEEP SINGH NAGRA August 17, 2010 (10 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010

]]> I asked them to guess how long it would take me to tie the turban ... and then proceeded to remove my turban.

Desperate Housewives

by SOUTIK BISWAS August 17, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010

]]> "How many more men will have to die? I want to go out and protest and demand freedom. Freedom to live."

Chhevan Dariya - The Sixth River

Mon, 16 Aug 2010

]]> A Punjabi whose heart beats for Punjab will tell you that Bhai Vir Singh is the Sixth River of the Land of Five Rivers.

The Month of Bhaado(n) [August 16 - September 14]

Poems translated from Punjabi by GURMEET KAUR August 16, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010

]]> " ... Dark nights/ Pour of/ Restlessness/ Frogs and peacocks bellow/ Confusion maddens ... Rainbird cries 'O Beloved/ Show me the way!' "

The Caste System Living Sikhi, Lesson Eighteen

by VERONICA SIDHU August 16, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010

]]> What is the Hindu caste system, why it is deemed evil in Sikh practice and is strictly prohibited in Sikhism?

Why Are There No Memorials To The Partition of Punjab, India?

by GEETA PANDEY August 16, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 16 Aug 2010

]]> A museum in Delhi to "commemorate the butchery of Muslims", and another in Lahore to "commemorate the butchery of Sikhs and Hindus"?

The Brighter Side of Midnight

by TRIDIVESH SINGH MAINI August 15, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010

]]> Oral history has been critical in piecing together individual experiences of the other side of a cataclysmic and traumatic event.

Vanity Fair's 'Best Dressed' Man Ready For Bollywood

NEWS August 15, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 15 Aug 2010

]]> Waris Singh Ahluwalia, crowned 'The Punk Maharaja' by the American media, is on the world's most exclusive fashion list this year.

Many a Slip 'Twixt The Cup and The Lip

by I.J. SINGH & MANJYOT KAUR August 14, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010

]]> The only true way of honoring our icons is by emulating their message. Is our dedication strictly theoretical, then?

How Not To Dance The Bhangra

by AMARJIT SINGH CHANDAN August 14, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010

]]> Today's Bhangra is not authentic, not to speak of the version performed in Bollywood films and in East Punjab.

Standing Out and Out-Standing

by KANWALROOP KAUR SINGH August 14, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010

]]> I can no longer forget who I am at will ... Now my identity is written in bold ... I cannot escape it, hide it, ignore it ...

True Leadership

by UDAYAN DRAVID August 13, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010

]]> The leader has to create a greater noble cause for inspiring his/ her followers.

In The Sikh Tradition

by DEIRDRE McQUILLAN August 13, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010

]]> "People move into the house for the whole week, all the furniture is taken out and food is offered 24/7 ..."

Etiquette For The Commonwealth Games The Roundtable Open Forum # 41, August 11 - 17

EDITOR August 12, 2010 (19 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010

]]> How should the visitors to New Delhi behave? - Here are some guidelines inspired by Britain national tourism agency.

All in the Family

by PRESS TRUST OF INDIA August 12, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010

]]> Sports and winning medals has become an ongoing tradition in this family, handed down from generation to generation.

A Marriage Arranged (By Us)

by ZOSIA BIELSKI August 12, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Aug 2010

]]> She messaged him, he responded, and the two began a thoroughly modern courtship ritual: through e-mails, texting, phone calls ...

The Uphill Battle

by KENNETH WYDRO August 11, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010

]]> Ever feel down or discouraged ... and tempted to give up because nothing ever goes right for you?

Punjabi Lachha (Coiled) Parantha

A RECIPE August 11, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010

]]> Another delicious parantha from the great cuisine from the north of the subcontinent - this one with a touch of pastry in its flaky layers.

But Will It Make You Happy?

by STEPHANIE ROSENBLOOM August 10, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010

]]> Emboldened by a challenge that she live with just 100 personal items, she winnowed down her wardrobe and toiletries ...

Desperately Seeking Patna

by T. SHER SINGH August 10, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010

]]> All day, every day, we hear the delightful clip-clop of hooves approach and recede as the horse-drawn buggies ride by ...

Bhai Lalo: Living Sikhi, Lesson Seventeen

by VERONICA SIDHU August 10, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010

]]> By choosing to eat a meal with a poor labourer who belonged to what was considered a 'low caste', Guru Nanak started a revolution!

Becoming True To My Name: Kaur/ Princess

by Gupt Kuri August 10, 2010 (23 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010

]]> It is easy to brag about how our last name means 'princess' but it takes hard work to become that princess.

Pre-Turban Grooming: The Roundtable Open Forum # 40, August 4 - 10

EDITOR August 09, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Aug 2010

]]> Tell us of your experiences with a joorrah or gut, a patka or parna, keski or dastaar ...

Is It Time For Sikh Boy Scouts & Girl Guides?

by DAKSHANA BASCARAMURTY August 09, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Aug 2010

]]> Now desperate and fighting for survival, mainstream institutions which have historically neglected minorities, are now courting them!

The Horse's Patoot: From Nero to George W

by Dr. Llyod Pfaff Pffeferson August 09, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Aug 2010

]]> And you thought being a horse's backside wasn't important? Here's its whole history - in a nutshell! You be the judge ...

The World Is Achanging: Thousands Try Out Turban in Surrey, B.C., Canada

by SARBJIT SINGH SABHARWAL August 09, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Aug 2010

]]> When I was a boy, my classmates threw eggs at me the first day I wore a turban to school.

The Makers of Modern Punjab: An Oral History

A Book Review by J.S. GREWAL August 08, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Sun, 8 Aug 2010

]]> Contrary to the generally held belief, Master Tara Singh did not tear the Muslim League flag on March 2, 1947.

Dawn of Creation

A Poem by INNI KAUR August 08, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 8 Aug 2010

]]> "All begins ... All ends ... In Japji."

Mai Bhago: The Guru's General

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON August 07, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010

]]> "She rose slowly on her mount, head above them/ Chunni cast wide around her in the wind/ Her straight frame stiffened in the restless stirrups ..."

Visions of Faith: Through the Lens

Article and photo by KATHERINE FREY August 07, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 7 Aug 2010

]]> The eight-day religious camp encourages campers ages 6 to 19 to follow the Sikh way of life.

Sikh Young Men Meet President Obama on Father's Day

PRESS RELEASE August 06, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Fri, 6 Aug 2010

]]> "It motivated me to want to make a change in the world and actually get out there and make something of myself."

A Conspiracy of Silence in Punjab

by KIRANJOT KAUR August 06, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Fri, 6 Aug 2010

]]> The first saabat soorat Sikh French citizen of Indian origin is in the custody of Punjab Police and there is complete silence on the issue.

Zen and the Art of Green Pea Shelling

by MALCOLM JOLLEY August 06, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 6 Aug 2010

]]> If you're alone, working with your hands can bring on a profound zen connection to your food.

Life Before The Patka

by T. SHER SINGH August 05, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Thu, 5 Aug 2010

]]> The fact that I looked visibly different from my classmates did not seem to be an issue. With them. Or with me.

A Music & Dance Adventure: Parvyn Kaur Singh, Andrew Clermont, Josh Bennett

by TWEED SHIRE TRIO August 05, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 5 Aug 2010

]]> Parvyn Kaur - a stunning, pure and soulful voice - and the two masters of strings, make a striking team.

Cosmic Sikhs Short Story Contest

EDITOR August 04, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Aug 2010

]]> A short-story contest for 12 to 19 year olds, focusing on a vision of the future and the lifestyle of Cosmic Sikhs in the year 2010.

Article of Faith

by Major-Gen. KULWANT SINGH (Retd.) August 04, 2010 (18 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Aug 2010

]]> Anyone who orders a Sikh soldier to take off his turban and wear a steel helmet clearly does not understand the Sikh's psyche ...

Kamaljit Singh - Jay Sean - Conquers Pop World

by SANTHAM PILLAY August 04, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Aug 2010

]]> He dropped out of the London School of Medicine and Dentistry to pursue his dream of becoming a singer.

Young tUrban Professionals: The Roundtable Open Forum # 39, July 28 - August 3

EDITOR August 03, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Aug 2010

]]> Adventures in learning how to tie a turban - and all the decisions one has to make re colour, fabric, design, pattern, starch ...

Marching to a Different Drummer

by BHUPINDER SINGH MAHAL August 03, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Aug 2010

]]> The Sikh quom has come to reflect a certain ethos: good soldiering, chivalry, defence of the weak, big-heartedness, work ethic ...

Mending Souls: A Book Review

by RAJAN CHAKARVARTY August 02, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Aug 2010

]]> "We don't appreciate the good things in our lives and consequently remain unhappy."

True Prayer: Living Sikhi, Lesson Sixteen

by VERONICA SIDHU August 02, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Aug 2010

]]> Guru Nanak's lesson on how to properly, sincerely and meaningfully say a prayer.

Hocus Pocus: Sikh-Canadian Throws $100,000 Challenge to Charlatans

by TAMARA BALUJA August 02, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Aug 2010

]]> "These guys don't tell the truth. It's all gueswork and rubbish," Avtar Singh, a semi-retired taxi-driver, said in Punjabi.

Summer Break

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA August 02, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Aug 2010

]]> The Talking Stick Colloquium will take a short summer break ... and resume its weekly conversation after Labour Day (early Sep.).

Punjabi Vurrih-wali Kurrih

by MEERA August 02, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Aug 2010

]]> A recipe for this uniquely Punjabi dish, straight from Amritsar, Punjab.

Singh Soormey: History On The Stage

TNN August 01, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 1 Aug 2010

]]> The performance begins with the ruler of undivided Lahore, Zakaria Khan, receiving a dispatch from Nadir Shah ...

Parenthood: A World Away But Still Connected

by SUSAN SWEENEY HERMON August 01, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 1 Aug 2010

]]> Scratch any parent and chances are, beneath the surface, you'll find a fear of letting go. There is no retirement plan for parents.

Standing At The Annual Crossroads

by HARINDER SINGH July 31, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010

]]> The 12G Force - remember Star Wars? - demands I continue to religiously develop myself and my surroundings.

Pooran Singh Goes Home

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH July 31, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010

]]> The ceremony was warm, dignified, emotional, with an unmistakable feeling that we were witnessing something unique, historic.

Wordy Adventures

by T. SHER SINGH July 30, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010

]]> When once, during a school picnic, I created instant pin-drop silence around me ... I discovered the power of words.

Tarsem Singh's Mission: To Clean Up Amritsar

by DHARMENDRA RATAUL July 30, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 30 Jul 2010

]]> A Superintendent with the city's municipal corporation, he wishes to clean it up and make it look like Singapore.

Singing Songs of The Five Takhts

by SHAILAJA TRIPATHI July 29, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010

]]> The compositions have been grouped together under various Takhts, presenting their historical development and relevance.

Translating Public Information: Good or Bad?

by HUGH MUIR July 29, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 29 Jul 2010

]]> Translated information doesn't deter people from integrating. It helps them integrate.

Mango Diplomacy

by NOOR JAVED July 28, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010

]]> "I got busted. They didn't even tell me they took them away. I only realized when I went back to the car."

Religious Difference in Marriage Must be Addressed and Negotiated

by CHESTER GILLIS July 28, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010

]]> In the words of the popular play, The Fantastiks, "a bird can love a fish, but where do they make a home?"

Sikh-Americans Demand Historic Ghadar Site Be Opened To Public

by JASKI SINGH July 28, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010

]]> The Ghadar Movement brought together Sikh and Punjabi immigrants in the U.S. and Canada, and students from University of California at Berkeley.

Punjab, Birthplace of the Sikhs Living Sikhi - Lesson Fifteen

by VERONICA SIDHU July 27, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010

]]> This week, we learn about the Land of the Five Rivers - the region's geographical boundaries, its climate and crops, and culture.

Till Truth Do Us Part: India's Latest Enterprise

by SARITHA RAI July 27, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010

]]> A new business flourishes in a corruption ridden India: Truth Labs. For $100, you can find out whether your spouse is lying!

The Pride of the Father

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON July 27, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 Jul 2010

]]> " ... Ajit approached his father/ And begged in earnest piety/ To take his turn with the others at the gate ..."

New Delhi: Mischief, Thou Art Afoot

by I.J. SINGH July 26, 2010 (21 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010

]]> The matter of Phoolka is like a KKK lynching - minus the jeering, robed figures, the noose and the burning - but a lynching nevertheless.

What is Sikhi? - Part II The Talking Stick Colloquium # 30, July 26 - August 1

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA July 26, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010

]]> This week ... Exploring "What is Sikhi?", as opposed to "Who is a Sikh?"

Bucking The Trend: Women in Turbans

by RAVEENA AULAKH July 26, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010

]]> "I'm never annoyed [by people asking me] because I want people to know why I wear it and how important it is for me."

Favourite Gurdwaras: The Roundtable Open Forum # 38, July 21 - 27

EDITOR July 25, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010

]]> They serve "ghuggni" - kaaley chholey - as parshad at the Baal-Leela Gurdwara in Patna, Bihar, in memory of Gobind Rai.

A Renaissance in Punjabi Cinema

by ALKESH SHARMA July 25, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010

]]> The films have become more cosmopolitan in their approach as they are also catering to the demands of the diaspora.

U.S. to Help Restore Historic Sikh Fort

U.S. STATE DEPT. July 25, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010

]]> The Qila houses prime examples of Sikh fresco work, and is closely associated with the Sikh Empire of Ranjit Singh.

India: Hell For The Living, Hell For The Dying

NEWS REPORT July 24, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010

]]> Already close to the bottom of every index measuring quality of life, India is now rated the WORST in the world for the dying!

Sikh War Heroes Remembered at Neuve Chapelle

by RASNAAM SINGH TIWANA (age 10) July 24, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010

]]> Prince Charles laid down a wreath and then it was my turn to get up and recite the poem in front of everyone ...

Who's Sorry Now?

by I.J. SINGH July 23, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010

]]> Simply stated, a good public apology has four elememts: regret, responsibility, a plan of action and transparency of process.

U.N.'s Top Court Rules Kosovo's Independence Was Lawful

REUTERS July 23, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 23 Jul 2010

]]> "This is bad news to a number of governments dealing with separatist movements .... "

Britain's Most Expensive Car Wash

by JACK CARFRAE July 22, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010

]]> Gurcharn Singh charges luxury and supercar owners almost $ US 13,000.00 per valet.

Escaped From The Zoo? Democracy in India!

NEWS REPORTS July 22, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010

]]> Member of Parliament, Mrs. Jyoti Devithe, smashed every flowerpot she could lay her hands on, on the grounds of the Legislature.

The Ostrich & The Butterfly

EDITORIAL July 21, 2010 (10 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010

]]> The crux of the Nikki Haley story - lost to many of us - was that she had succumbed to inappropriate public pressure.

Indian Government Stooge Attacks H.S.Phoolka

by MANOJ MITTA July 21, 2010 (21 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010

]]> On the heels of major progress towards convicting Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, Sarna accuses Phoolka of "wasting" community's money!

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July 21, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010

Search Me: I Give You Everything

A Poem by AMRIT KAUR LOHIA July 21, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010

]]> "Maybe one day the world will see/ A world of love and empathy/ Built strong by mistakes in history ..."

Gurmukh Singh's LP Records Preserve History

by NEEL KAMAL July 20, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010

]]> Barnala collector boasts the subcontinent's largest collection of historical recordings of music and the spoken word.

My Grandfather's Lap

by FELICIA KAUR JODHKA July 20, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010

]]> Unbenownst to me, in the midst of my calm, carefree snooze, he is mourning the death of his beloved wife of fifty years.

Has Anyone Seen This Incredibly Striking Sikh Guy !!!?

by ANDREA LOCCISANO July 20, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010

]]> Has anyone dated a Sikh guy before? What's it like?

Fusion The Roundtable Open Forum # 37, July 14 - 20

EDITOR July 19, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010

]]> What is the daily fare on your dinner table? How much of it is still Punjabi, or has been changed by your Punjabi palate?

What is Sikhi? The Talking Stick Colloquium # 29, July 19 - 25

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA July 19, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010

]]> The daily practice, and the values aspired by a Sikh, as enunciated by the great bard and contemporary of the Gurus.

Sikh Farmers Heading to Africa?

by DINKER VASHISHT July 19, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010

]]> Frustrated with the lack of support by local governments and authorities, Sikh farmers in Punjab are looking at opportunities in Africa.

Humble The Poet: Voice For The Voiceless

by LAURA SILVERMAN July 18, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010

]]> Kanwer Singh is a rare breed in the rap world these days: a poet with brain and heart ...

Racist Bigots in Texas Want Gurdwara Torn Down

PRESS RELEASE July 18, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Sun, 18 Jul 2010

]]> John and Leslie Bollier raised the usual bogeymen: it would be an eye-sore, a traffic magnet, and would lower their property's value.

Dear Waris Ahluwalia

by KANWALROOP KAUR SINGH July 17, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010

]]> When I was learning gurbani, the adults were always interested in quantity, in how much I could memorize.

India's New High - It Has More Poor Than Sub-Saharan Africa

by JASON BURKE July 17, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010

]]> India is behind Nicaragua, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and China. And Togo. But barely ahead of Haiti - just!

My Adventures in Yogurt

by MICHELE GIBSON July 16, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010

]]> I now had the secret, a simple method for making yogurt without a fancy contraption. I possessed the knowledge.

The Month of Saavan [July 16 - August 15]

Poems translated from Punjabi by GURMEET KAUR July 16, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010

]]> "Oh Mother!/ What sleep?/ What hunger?/ Without the beloved -/ The comfort of garments/ Pleases not! ..."

We Are All Brothers & Sisters Living Sikhi - Lesson Fourteen

by VERONICA SIDHU July 16, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010

]]> We are all children of the same One God, regardless of which religion we believe in - or race, colour, language, nationality ...

Studying Sikh-Europeans

by SHINDER SINGH THANDI July 15, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010

]]> The June 2010 conference was a follow-up and expansion of an exploratory workshop held in Sweden in 2008.

The Sikh Fort of Phul Crumbling Heritage

by NARAYANJOT KAUR July 15, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Jul 2010

]]> Inside the historic Phul Fort, the old Baradari of the Rajas is now being used as the Block Development and Panchayat Office.

India's Plague of Caste & Honour Killings

by JIM YARDLEY July 14, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010

]]> The disease of the Hindu caste system continues to plague India.

Solitude

by INNI KAUR July 14, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 14 Jul 2010

]]> My fragrance,/ Betrays me./ Hunters appear./ Solitude shattered./ Hands caress./ I quiver./ Discovered./ Defiled ...

The Magic & Mystery of Music

by I.J. SINGH July 13, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010

]]> THe last time I attended Dya Singh's kirtan, young Sikhs came out of the woodwork to attend and enjoy ...

Sikh-Britons Star in Landmark Painting

NEWS REPORTS July 13, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010

]]> 'EnTWINed' is an eclectic mix of the historical and the contemporary, the serious and the ephemeral.

"Shining India" Makes Its Poor Pay Price of Hosting Commonwealth Games

by JASON BURKE July 13, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010

]]> While India's politicians chase imaginary 'extremists' abroad, most of its citizens wallow in rock-bottom poverty.

Bhai Gurdas - Sikh Practice The Talking Stick Colloquium # 28, July 12 - 18

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA July 12, 2010 (17 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010

]]> This week we try to piece together the image of a Sikh - and Sikh practice - as seen through the eyes of the great Sikh Bard.

Etobon: Succour & Refuge for Sikh Soldiers During WWII

by KATHERINE DOUGLASS July 12, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010

]]> The soldiers were variously described as wearing turbans or having :long hair like a woman's."

Turn 70. Act Your Grandchild's Age.

by KATE ZERNIKE July 12, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010

]]> True freedom comes at 90. "Anything you do, people are just shocked that you're alive ... There're no expectations ..."

The Girl From Rawalpindi

by NIRUPAMA DUTT July 11, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010

]]> When I'm asked of my origins, I say, "My father was from Lahore ..." But I'm quick to add, "My mother's from Rawalpindi!"

Sikhs Continue To Demand Justice in India

by PRANAY SHARMA July 11, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 11 Jul 2010

]]> The opinion of Sikhs in India and in the diaspora can change only if the Indian Government delivers justice - albeit 26 years late!

Punjabi Tarrka

by JASPREET NIJHER July 10, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010

]]> "The Punjabi palate is extremely sophisticated owing to the fact that Punjabis are very well travelled."

Kartarpur: Abode of The Guru

Article and Photos by AMARJIT SINGH CHANDAN July 10, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010

]]> Both Hindus and Muslims declared the Guru as their prophet, claiming the right to do his last rites in their respective traditions.

Lee Kuan Yew Inaugurates Renovated Singapore Gurdwara

by SHEELA NARAYANAN July 10, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010

]]> The event also marked 160 yrs since the arrival of revolutionary leader Bhai Maharaj Singh who was exiled to Singapore by the Brits.

Cast The First Stone: The Roundtable Open Forum # 36, July 7 - 13

EDITOR July 09, 2010 (23 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Jul 2010

]]> We need your input and guidance: What kind of 'Sikhs' should be written about in the pages of sikhchic.com?

Angad Singh: 16-yr-old Sikh-American Super Sardar

by SANMEET KAUR July 09, 2010 (14 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Jul 2010

]]> In Punjab, I got to plant rice in a paddy field, bathe buffalos ... visit historical gurdwaras ... I connected with my spiritual homeland.

Tastes of Amritsar

by ANOOTHI VISHAL July 09, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Jul 2010

]]> If you like hearty, rustic flavours, there can be no city to match Amritsar!

The Manmohan Syndrome

by PARMJEET SINGH July 09, 2010 (18 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Jul 2010

]]> A mere coincidence that its dominant parties whole-heartedly accepted the appointments of Sikhs to India's highest offices?

Nanak Shows The Way Living Sikhi - Lesson Thirteen

by VERONICA SIDHU July 09, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Jul 2010

]]> This week's lesson looks at the path shown by Guru Nanak to achieve oneness with God, the Creator of all.

Bhai Gurdas - The Mission of Guru Nanak The Talking Stick Colloquium # 27, July 5 - 11

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA July 08, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Jul 2010

]]> This week, we venture into Bhai Gurdas' Vaaran/ verses.

Growing Up

by GURTEJ KAUR CHEEMA July 08, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Jul 2010

]]> I am a firm believer in chardi kalaa. It is so easy to smile. So, smile! ... Be a kid ... It can make you an even better adult.

Ravi Singh: Have ElectionMall, Will Travel

by JAMES B. DAVIS July 08, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Jul 2010

]]> On the day the 38-year-old Sikh-American arrived in Colombia, (Presidential candidate) Santos' campaign was clearly in trouble.

Behind The Lens: Shooting Sikh-Americans in Oregon

Article & Photos by THOMAS PATTERSON July 08, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Jul 2010

]]> "Eat! Eat!" laughed Billa Singh, dropping balls of dough into the hissing oil.

Golden Temple's Historic Doors Removed

NEWS REPORT July 07, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 7 Jul 2010

]]> The historic doors will be subjected to repairs and preservation by experts in a glass cabin in open view.

Noor Jehan: Punjab's Queen of Melody

by SADIA MALIK July 07, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 7 Jul 2010

]]> Her voice touched millions in Punjab and across the subcontinent - the undisputed Mallika-e-Tarrannum.

Truth

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON July 06, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Jul 2010

]]> "They say there is a sound that jives with all the universe/ A tone, a vibration/ An oscillation, tethered to the One ..."

Afghanistan's Forgotten Sikhs

by NUSHIN ARBABZADAH July 06, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Jul 2010

]]> Despite daily harassment in Afghanistan, the community still feels a powerful sense of belonging to Afghanistan.

The Return of Monty Panesar

by MIKE WALTERS July 06, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Jul 2010

]]> The cult-hero behind thousands of cut-out masks and manic celebrations had become English cricket's forgotten legend.

Harleen Kaur Nottay: Britain's Next Top Model?

by STEVE HENDRY July 05, 2010 (18 comment(s)) — Mon, 5 Jul 2010

]]> Harleen worries that some of the older generation in her community may disapprove of her stance.

Nanak The Guru Living Sikhi - Lesson Twelve

by VERONICA SIDHU July 05, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 5 Jul 2010

]]> The story of Nanak who emerges after three days in the River to say: "There is no Hindu, There is no Mussalman!"

From The Pages Of History: Sikh-Briton Busmen Win Battle To Wear Turbans

by MARTIN WOOLLACOTT July 01, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 Jul 2010

]]> "Your consciences should have told you that you were doing wrong."

17-yr-old Gurtej: "What Is Success?"

by GURTEJ KAUR CHEEMA July 01, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 Jul 2010

]]> I am aware that I have been exposed and introduced to multiple opportunities others cannot even imagine ...

DUE TO CONSTRUCTION ON THIS SITE, POSTINGS UNTIL MONDAY MORNING MAY BE DELAYED OR ERRATIC. OUR APOLOGIES.

EDITOR July 01, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 Jul 2010

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Chandigarh's Rock Garden

by JOHN GODDARD June 30, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010

]]> The waterfalls and cliff-top villages conjure up the nostalgia of a Sikh boy's lost childhood left behind in Lahore during Partition.

Sikh Culture vs. Punjabi Culture The Roundtable Open Forum # 35, June 30 - July 6

EDITOR June 30, 2010 (16 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010

]]> Is there something we can identify as 'Sikh' culture, as being different from 'Punjabi' culture?

The Kohinoor

by MICHELE GIBSON June 30, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010

]]> "Near 800 carats/ A mountain of stone,/ A vastness of cunning,/ A peril to own ..."

Where's Dev Anand When You Need Him Most?

based on News Report by INDIAN EXPRESS June 30, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Jun 2010

]]> Prayers were offered to the Hindu god of wind, Vayudev, since it was the "high velocity wind delayed the monsoon in Gujarat".

The Socially Involved Renunciate: Guru Nanak's Discourse to the Nath Yogis

A Book Review by SUSAN PRILL June 29, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010

]]> The stated purpose of the book is to advocate for the use of the Siddh Gosht as an introduction to Sikh scripture.

Ratanjit Singh Sondhe: Mending Souls

by PARUL June 29, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010

]]> The biography of this Sikh-American is the recurring yet extraordinary tale of the Sikh immigrant realizing the proverbial American dream.

Bhai Gurdas The Talking Stick Colloquium # 26, June 28 - July 4

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA June 28, 2010 (22 comment(s)) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010

]]> If his writings are designated as the 'key' to understanding the Guru Granth, why isn't a single composition by him found in it?

Manmohan Singh: The Sardar is King at G20 Summit

by HAROON SIDDIQUI June 28, 2010 (26 comment(s)) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010

]]> In a land rife with corruption, his honesty is legendary ... He is very much of this world but seemingly unsullied by it.

Punjabiyat is Alive and Well in Sikhdom

by CHANDER SUTA DOGRA June 27, 2010 (16 comment(s)) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010

]]> It reflects the Sikh's disillusionment with a Hindu-dominated India which has done all it can to obliterate Sikh identity.

The Love Knot

by S.J. KAUR June 27, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010

]]> "You have bound and bonded me in a series of love knots./ Intricate, intimate, countless layers of knots ..."

The Glass is Half Full The Roundtable Open Forum # 34, June 23 - 29

EDITOR June 26, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010

]]> Sikhs, compared to other faith communities, remain uniquely vibrant, focused and commited to their values - writes a reader.

Greater Love Hath No Man Than This

by YUDHVIR RANA June 26, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010

]]> A strapping lad of 17 in 1947, Charan Singh was in love with a girl in his village in the part of Punjab carved out as India's share.

Monsters in the Machine

by VEENA VENUGOPAL June 26, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010

]]> When she was three, Avvalprit Kaur used to sit on her father's lap while he surfed the Internet.

Sikh-Aussie Pooran Singh: Take Me Home

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH June 25, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010

]]> Alice Guyett is keen to fulfil his last wishes and take his ashes on their final journey back to Punjab.

Thank You, Bhenji ... For the Oorrah, the Saa, the Ik Oankaar!

by HARKIREN KAUR June 25, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010

]]> I remember that she held my hand when I wrote my first 'Oorrah', and then I went on to write my name.

The Important Women Who Nurtured Nanak Living Sikhi, Lesson Eleven

by VERONICA SIDHU June 25, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010

]]> Mata Tripta, Bibi Nanaki and Bibi Sulakhni played an important role in young Nanak's early and adult life.

The Dying Priest

June 25, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010

]]> "I have always tried to pattern my life after our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ."

Harvard Law School Re-enacts Landmark Case: U.S. vs. Bhagat Singh Thind

by NAVNEET KAUR THIND June 24, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010

]]> Dr. Bhagat Singh Thind was recruited by the U.S. Government to serve in the military during World War I in 1918.

Air India 182: A Nest of Spies

by GEORGE ABRAHAM June 24, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010

]]> What the John Major report did not attempt was to find the culprits: who did this and how did it happen?

Bangla Sahib: Walls of Gold

by AJAY BANNERJEE June 23, 2010 (23 comment(s)) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010

]]> The money could've been used to educate hundreds of millions of ignorant Indians who remain clueless about Sikhs and 1984.

Beware of Falling Rocks

by I.J. SINGH June 22, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010

]]> Let's be wary of slippages in our practices that appear not to be of critical and negative import ... they may carry a hidden blow.

Calling All Greens!

by VERONICA SIDHU June 22, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010

]]> Traditionally eaten with makki di roti (corn flatbread), it's also good with naan or phulkas (whole-wheat flatbread).

The Broken States of America

by BOB HERBERT June 22, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010

]]> "The greatness of the United States, which so many have taken for granted for so long, is steadily slipping away."

Becoming a Man

by RICK ROJAS June 21, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010

]]> "It is not to tell others who we are ... It is a reminder to myself who I am."

Kirtan Sohila The Talking Stick Colloquium # 25, Stanza Five, June 21 - 27

June 21, 2010 (24 comment(s)) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010

]]> The final verse urges us to avail of this life as an "opportunity" and pleads with us to make most of the moment.

George Jacob: Director, Khalsa Heritage Centre, Anandpur

THE INCLUSIVE MUSEUM June 20, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010

]]> Designed by the renowned architect, Moshe Safdie, it is the sub-continent's largest contemporary heritage complex.

The Way To San Jose

by HANK PELLISIER June 20, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010

]]> Two teenage brothers - Sim and Tanveer Singh, 7' 4" and 7' 2" respectively, are hot college basketball recruits with NBA potential.

Working Couples: Dolly & Col. S.S. Guleria

by PARUL & JASKIRAN KAPOOR June 19, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010

]]> "Colonel saab has a great ear for music and he is my biggest critic and patron," says Dolly (Rupinder) Kaur Guleria about her husband.

As Yesterday's Newcomers Become Today's Gatekeepers

by BHUPINDER SINGH MAHAL June 19, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010

]]> As the world grows smaller by the day, our hearts and minds - of ALL of us - need to grow bigger!

Three Golden Rules Living Sikhi, Lesson Ten

by VERONICA SIDHU June 19, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010

]]> Guru Nanak taught us to serve the needy by applying ourselves with our body, mind and all our worldly possessions.

Curiouser & Curiouser: The Roundtable Open Forum # 33, June 16 - 22

EDITOR June 18, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010

]]> The current SGPC voters forms have a column asking citizens to indicate if they belong to the so-called 'scheduled castes'.

Air India Report: Intelligence Agencies Responsible

by JOHN CORBETT June 18, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010

]]> His reaction was to say to himself: "Holy (expletive), they knew, they knew!"

Haggis Pakora: Breaking Down Barriers

by CHRISTINE LAVELLE June 18, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010

]]> Scotland's Catholic leader rolled up his sleeves and donned a tabard as he helped out in a Sikh cafe kitchen ...

Hooked on Gadgets ... And Paying a Mental Price

by MATT RICHTEL June 18, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010

]]> "A significant fraction of people's experiences are now fragmented."

The John Major Report: Will We Get The Truth About Air India Flight # 182?

by GURTEJ SINGH June 17, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010

]]> Will the Major Report finally give us the truth or will it also skirt around the involvement of Indian Govt. agencies in the crime?

Kirtan Sohila The Talking Stick Colloquium XXIV, Stanza Four, June 14-20

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA June 17, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010

]]> The body/mind, metaphorically referred to as a township, is described as overrun with teeming hordes of lust and anger ...

One Day, I Want To Be Old ... Just Like Her

by KANWALROOP KAUR SINGH June 17, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010

]]> She doesn't own a single item of gold jewelry, a feat for a Punjabi woman! She ends up giving away eveything she gets ...

Karpal Singh: The Ship That Will Never Sink

BERNAMA June 17, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010

]]> "There is no worldly title that is good enough for respect gained in your years of service to the nation."

Beware of an Anthropomorphic God!

by T. SHER SINGH June 17, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010

]]> When the Titanic was first launched, a British newspaper proclaimed: "Even God Cannot Sink This Ship!"

Finally ... An Explanation For Bad Accents!

by T.SHER SINGH June 17, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010

]]> You give things time, and everything begins to make sense - or you get to know why they don't!

Hideously Diverse Britain: What Makes a Sikh Join The Far Right?

by HUGH MUIR June 16, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 16 Jun 2010

]]> It's hard not to raise an eyebrow ...

Actor Kevin Spacey Calls For Sikh Voices

by JULIA KENNARD June 15, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010

]]> Theatre run by double Oscar-winning actor needs people from Sikh and other Asian backgrounds to create a snapshot of London.

1984, India's Kristallnacht - The Night of Broken Glass

by HARSIMAR SINGH June 15, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010

]]> Kofi Annan: "A just society cannot be built on tolerance for the most egregious acts of violence ..."

The Month of Aasaarh (Haarh) [June 15 - July 15]

Poems translated from Punjabi by GURMEET KAUR June 15, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010

]]> The fourth month of the Nanakshahi (Sikh) calendar, with summer in Punjab at its peak - 'tis the month in which Guru Arjan was martyred.

The Raindrop

A Poem by INNI KAUR June 15, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010

]]> "You are vast./ I, a drop./ If I merge,/ What will become of me? ... 'You and I are one./ Have faith' ..."

1984: A Train From Pakistan

by MANGAL SINGH June 14, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010

]]> "We were to be back home on June 4 ... but it turned out to be the day the Indian Army was to launch an attack on the Golden Temple ..."

We Have Met The Enemy ... And It Is Us

by THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN June 14, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010

]]> "It's my fault. I'm the one to blame and I'm sorry. It's my fault because I haven't digested the world's in-your-face hints ..."

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Conversation: An Encounter With Indian Intelligence

by T. SHER SINGH June 13, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010

]]> "I'm Brigadier Lal ... I'm calling from the Indian Consulate here in Toronto ... I'm the Vice-Consul here."

This is Sikhi - Let The World Learn

by KHUSHWANT SINGH (Delhi) June 13, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010

]]> There should be special showings for the destroyers of the Babri Masjid ... and all those who share their venomous views.

Room For Hatred in Ground-Zero?

by SONNY SINGH June 13, 2010 (17 comment(s)) — Sun, 13 Jun 2010

]]> A radio talk show host in Texas went so far as to urge the bombing of the community center.

Bhajan's Cathartic Detours

by JASKARAN SINGH DHAMI June 12, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010

]]> "Bhajan uggley haftey India aa riha!" - (Bhajan is coming to India next week!) - my mother informs me in Punjabi on the phone.

Nikki Haley The Roundtable Open Forum # 32, June 9 - 15

EDITOR June 11, 2010 (24 comment(s)) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010

]]> She's running for South Carolina Governor. Her opponents fear that she will win. So, all hell has broken loose around her!

Harvindar Singh: He Scouts For Whole Foods

by LIANA B. BAKER June 11, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010

]]> "My job is to go out there and find the best local products," says Harvindar Singh, 39 years old.

Review & Exam Living Sikhi, Lesson Nine

by VERONICA SIDHU June 11, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010

]]> It's time to go over what we have learned in the eight weeks to date, through the life of the boy, Nanak.

1984 What The Past Teaches Us

by I.J. SINGH June 10, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010

]]> The past speaks eloquently because it reveals what we have become ... History teaches us; it is a prologue to the future.

Mango Kulfi

A Recipe by Master-Chef TONY SINGH June 10, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010

]]> He is the Scottish chef and restauranteur behind Edinburgh's famous Tony's Table and the classic Oloroso restaurants.

Another baba Bites The Dust

by ADAM WAGNER June 10, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010

]]> The English High Court has dismissed a libel action by an Indian 'baba' against a Sikh-Briton journalist who labelled him a cult-leader and an impostor.

My Story of My Homeland

by Rabbi DAVID NESENOFF June 10, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 Jun 2010

]]> "The diamond is slipping off our finger. We can only keep it on for so long by making a fist."

Remembering Sikh Heroes of First World War

by POONAM TANEJA June 09, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 9 Jun 2010

]]> The location is Neuve-Chapelle. A gathering of Sikhs surrounds a stone podium as prayers are recited in Punjabi.

The Grass Blade & The Tree

A Poem by MANPREET KAUR SINGH June 09, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Wed, 9 Jun 2010

]]> "Why is it that you tower over me?/ We are born of the same Creator,/ Are part of the same Creation ..."

Nimrata Nikki Kaur Randhawa Haley Runs for U.S. State Governor

by PHILIP RUCKER June 09, 2010 (27 comment(s)) — Wed, 9 Jun 2010

]]> She went from "Nikki Who?" to a near permanent spot on the front pages of the State's newspapers.

Kirtan Sohila The Talking Stick Collquium XXIII, Stanza Three, June 7-13

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA June 08, 2010 (18 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Jun 2010

]]> "The sky is the salver,/ The sun and moon - the lamps in it/ The stars are the pearls strewn across ..."

Norman Gerald Barrier: "He is Indispensable"

by Dr. Pashaura Singh June 08, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Jun 2010

]]> The tragic events of 1984 provided him with a new lens to re-interpret the legacy of the Sikh past in understanding modern Sikhism.

The Harmonium Gets a Makeover ...Finally!

by RADHIKA SETH June 08, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Jun 2010

]]> It may have been long forgotten in the west but it is still the lifeline of Sikh, Punjabi and Indian music.

There Are Sikhs in Chile?

by JASTEENA KAUR DHILLON June 08, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Jun 2010

]]> He told me that his great-grandfather, Inder Singh, was Sikh: he had travelled to Chile in the early years of the 20th century.

Scholar Extraordinaire

by Dr. HIMADRI BANNERJI June 08, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Jun 2010

]]> If Hew McLeod was the pioneer in the area of textual sources in Sikh Studies, Jerry Barrier was the pioneer on Sikh print-culture.

Daal Makhni & Tandoori Murg: In The Swiss Alps

by SHRUTI SETIA CHHABRA June 07, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 7 Jun 2010

]]> Two brothers from Rajpura - Mann Singh and Harbinder Singh - have set up Tandoor Haus in the Swiss capital of Zurich.

What Can We Learn From Our Pets?

by SUZANNE B. PHILLIPS June 07, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 7 Jun 2010

]]> Can we learn something from our relationship with pets that might enhance our relationship with partners?

N. Gerald (Jerry) Barrier: Sikh Scholar & Historian

by FRANK F. CONLON June 07, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 7 Jun 2010

]]> He was a giant in the field of South Asian Studies, especially in history and especially the history of the Sikhs.

A Sikh-American Family Remembers 1984, Together

by JASKI SINGH June 06, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 Jun 2010

]]> I asked my daughter what she knew about 1984. She knows that tanks entered the Golden Temple, a lot of innocent people died ...

Going Bananas in Woolgoolga

by LAISRAM INDIRA June 06, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 Jun 2010

]]> Familiar with farming, these men slowly acquired small parcels of land and began working hard to make their fortunes.

Saving Our Heritage The Roundtable Open Forum # 31 - June 2-8

EDITOR June 05, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 5 Jun 2010

]]> How can we as a community assist the owners of old and rare Sikh manuscripts and artefacts?

I Knew Not Then

by INDERPREET SINGH June 05, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 5 Jun 2010

]]> The raagis had just started Asa ki Vaar when a missile struck the left side of the Akal Takht. " ... the upper dome fell right in front of us."

Stephen Harper's Canada Chided For Cowardice

by MANOJ MITTA June 05, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 5 Jun 2010

]]> The much maligned Bush Administration appears to have been firmer than Stephen Harper's Administration on Human Rights.

The Stages of Human Life

by JASMINE KAUR June 05, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 5 Jun 2010

]]> Guru Nanak describes the ten phases of life and guides us on how to conduct ourselves through each of them.

Kirtan Sohila The Talking Stick Colloquium XXII, Stanza Two,May 31 - June 6

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA June 04, 2010 (28 comment(s)) — Fri, 4 Jun 2010

]]> It is communing with the Creator, not merely reading scriptures, that is meaningful ...

The Gaza Flotilla & The Gallant Rapist

by MOSHE FEIGLIN June 04, 2010 (19 comment(s)) — Fri, 4 Jun 2010

]]> "As long as we continue to attempt to escape our identity, Israel will continue to slowly crumble as it hides behind its barbed wire ..."

The Noble 'Servant' of Peshawar

by SHAHEEN BUNERI June 04, 2010 (10 comment(s)) — Fri, 4 Jun 2010

]]> Every day Khurshid Khan comes to a gurdwara in Peshawar and sits in the doorway to shine the shoes of the Sikh worshippers.

June 1984: I Was Kneading Bread

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON June 04, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 4 Jun 2010

]]> " A continent away. A woman, not much older,/ Was plotting military strategy ..."

The Good Bargain Living Sikhi, Lesson Eight

by VERONICA SIDHU June 04, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 4 Jun 2010

]]> Only our good deeds and our love of God will go with us. That is why young Nanak chose to feed the hungry.

Khalistan: Undesirable, Unnecessary or Inevitable?

by I.J. SINGH June 03, 2010 (48 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Jun 2010

]]> A compendium of arguments, pro & con, being bandied about on the idea of Khalistan.

It's June Again ...

A Poem by GURMEET KAUR June 03, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Jun 2010

]]> "I will rebuild my nation/ Brick by Brick if be/ Womb by womb,/ Child by child - unfettered energy ..."

Wealth & Poverty in Sikhism

by SEWA SINGH KALSI June 03, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Jun 2010

]]> The two concepts are closely linked with the doctrine of social justice in Sikhi.

Happiness Comes With Age

by NICHOLAS BAKALAR June 03, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Jun 2010

]]> Good news for seniors. And for the young? You have a few more years to pay your dues before the good times roll!

Pigeon Kabootar Uddan Fly

by DHARMENDRA RATAUL, HARMEET SHAH SINGH, et al June 02, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 2 Jun 2010

]]> It's all about a bunch of kabootars, if you ask me!

Forever The Bride

A Poem by INNI KAUR June 02, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 2 Jun 2010

]]> "I tremble ... I hide ... Eons ebb ... Eons flow ..."

Manuscripts Need Urgent Attention

by RAVINDER SINGH ROBIN June 02, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 2 Jun 2010

]]> With the passage of time, many old manuscripts and rare books have become discolored and frail.

A Full Circle

by SARBPREET SINGH June 01, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Tue, 1 Jun 2010

]]> My eyes are closed ... The room is awash in the rich strains of the taus. The crisp sound of the jorrhi bounces off the walls.

New Delhi Memorial Honours The Ninth Master

NEWS REPORTS May 31, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 31 May 2010

]]> The central pylon represents Guru Teg Bahadar while the three semi-arches represent the three disciples who were also martyred.

What Shall I Call Thee?

by BHUPINDER SINGH MAHAL May 30, 2010 (14 comment(s)) — Sun, 30 May 2010

]]> The urge to appropriate a name to differentiate oneself by occupation or place runs contrary to the raison d'etre of being a Khalsa.

Joy of Being Grandma

by ARVINDER KAUR May 30, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 30 May 2010

]]> "Your grandma and your dog will always love you no matter what you do."

India's First Lady's Autobiography

ECONOMIC TIMES May 28, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 28 May 2010

]]> India's First Lady, Sardarni Gursharan Kaur, is reportedly working on her autobiography.

The Truth About Balraj Sahni

by SANGAT SINGH May 28, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Fri, 28 May 2010

]]> He tells us about his love for Gurbani and Sikhi in his article, "Nimani Jahee Shardanjali".

Journeys The Roundtable Open Forum # 30 - May 26 - June 1

EDITOR May 27, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 27 May 2010

]]> What are the epic journeys undertaken by you or your ancestors to the land you now call home?

Three Poems

by EKAM KAUR BAJWA May 27, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 27 May 2010

]]> "Isn't it kind of weird/ That sometimes you even wish/ All your nightmares were real ..."

Copyrights of Sobha Singh's Paintings on Sale

by AMRITA CHAUDHRY May 27, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 27 May 2010

]]> Some of his most popular works are of the Sikh Gurus, as well as those based on Sikh/ Punjabi lore and culture.

The Cobra Living Sikhi, Lesson Seven

by VERONICA SIDHU May 27, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 27 May 2010

]]> This saakhi teaches us that we are interconnected with Nature and our environment.

Kirtan Sohela The Talking Stick Collquium XXI, Stanza One, May 24 - 30

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA May 26, 2010 (20 comment(s)) — Wed, 26 May 2010

]]> The Sohela is a short prayer consisting of 5 stanzas, meant to be recited before retiring for the night.

Two Theories of Change

by DAVID BROOKS May 26, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 26 May 2010

]]> Edmund Burke: "You don't try to change the fundamental substance of an institituion. You try to modify from within ..."

Sikh-American Female Soldier Opens Doors in Afghanistan

by HENRY CUNNINGHAM May 25, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 25 May 2010

]]> Spc. Randeep Kaur and the other Fort Bragg soldiers are from the 82nd Sustainment Brigade's Troop Battalion.

Two New Publications on Guru Granth Sahib

by JASPINDER May 25, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Tue, 25 May 2010

]]> A new translation in Hindi, and a new edition of Prof. Sahib Singh's classic study in Punjabi.

The Loneliness of Manmohan Singh

by PAUL BECKETT May 25, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 25 May 2010

]]> "I'm not really bothered about legacy issues ... legacy is for historians to pronounce judgment."

Manchester Mourns Dr. Harkirtan Singh Raud

NEWS REPORT May 24, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 24 May 2010

]]> More than 1500 mourners lined the streets of Manchester, U.K., to say farewell to a 'kingpin' of the community.

Seva The Roundtable Open Forum XXIX, May 19 - 25

EDITOR May 23, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 23 May 2010

]]> What can we do, as individual Sikhs in the diaspora, do reduce pain and suffering in the world?

Texas Children Learn About Sikhs

PRESS RELEASE May 23, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 23 May 2010

]]> The Texas Board of Education has voted to include information on Sikhs & Sikhism in its curriculum.

Here's an Idea for Your Summer Camp

by INNI KAUR May 22, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 22 May 2010

]]> Are you one of those amazing individuals who organize and run summer youth camps somewhere in the Sikh diaspora?

A Summer to Last a Lifetime

by GURMEET KAUR May 22, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 22 May 2010

]]> Looking for a summer camp full of Sikh inspiration for your young ones?

Kirtan Sohela: Ode to My Beloved

by Giani JARNAIL SINGH May 22, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 22 May 2010

]]> Just as the bride parts from her childhood home and family, we too will one day part from all that is here on earth ...

The 30-Second Elevator Pitch

I.J. SINGH May 21, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 21 May 2010

]]> He dared me to instantly create a summary conveying the principles of Sikhism to a stranger who has minimal interest in it.

Negotiating a Deal: Chaos & Mayhem

by PUSHP SHARMA, SANJANA & K. ASHISH May 21, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 21 May 2010

]]> " ... all of us - you, me and him - will sit and plan out what is to be done ... then we will do it ... definitely do it."

The Cattle Grazer Living Sikhi, Lesson Six

by VERONICA SIDHU May 21, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 21 May 2010

]]> All of us make mistakes.How and what do we learn from our mistakes?

Reflections on The Japji The Talking Stick Colloquium XX, May 17 -23

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA May 20, 2010 (18 comment(s)) — Thu, 20 May 2010

]]> Further thoughts on how The Japji impacts on our daily routine.

India's Rent-a-Hindu-Mob: Cash for Chaos

by PUSHP SHARMA, SANJANA & K. ASHISH May 20, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 20 May 2010

]]> "We need money, religion and thugs to succeed", admits their CEO.

In Search of Intoxication

by SARBPRREET SINGH May 20, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 20 May 2010

]]> Hi name - 'Almast' - itself is intriguing! It hints at an irreverent, radical intoxication. Rebellion. Immersion.

The Battle of Malaya

by HARCHAND SINGH BEDI May 19, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Wed, 19 May 2010

]]> There were 89,895 troops in the Allied Army in Malaya. 2/3 of the total force were Indian soldiers. More than 60% of them were Sikhs.

Andrew Singh Kooner: Scrapper Into Boxer

by STEVE BUFFERY May 18, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 18 May 2010

]]> It's the first time he got to fight as a pro in his home province, Ontario, in front of family and friends.

Diet of Mud & Despair in India's Villages

by CHRIS MORRIS May 18, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 18 May 2010

]]> 373 million people in India live below the poverty line - that is, India's already rock-bottom poverty line!

Indian Justice Inches Forward at Snail's Pace

by LYDIA POLGREEN May 17, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 17 May 2010

]]> Is India ready to face up to its darkest moments and deliver justice for crimes that undermined the core of its national identity?

An Unexpected Find: Vajjan Taal Mridang Rababa

by SARBPREET SINGH May 16, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 16 May 2010

]]> Were my ears deceiving me or did I just hear 'Nanak'?

Dr. Susheel Kaur: New President of Parti Punjabi Malaysia

by JASPAL SINGH May 16, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 16 May 2010

]]> She has been elected the first woman president of the 24-year old party.

Tagore & Sikhism

by SARAN SINGH May 16, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 16 May 2010

]]> Sikhi's appeal for Tagore was rooted in his childhood memories of the radiance and cadence of gurbani kirtan ...

Being Civilized The Roundtable Open Forum XXVIII - May 12-18

EDITOR May 15, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Sat, 15 May 2010

]]> Is it possible to have a free and open discussion on Khalistan in India today?

Rabindranath Tagore's Tribute to Banda Singh Bahadar

May 15, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 15 May 2010

]]> The Nobel-Laureate poet upholds that the seeming defeat of the Sikhs was a victory in the test of history.

British Army's Blue-eyed Sikh Soldier

by RAHUL SINGH May 15, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 15 May 2010

]]> They number just 80 in the 150,000 strong British Army, but Sikh soldiers have become the toast of the fighting force.

At School Living Sikhi - Lesson Five

by VERONICA SIDHU May 14, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 14 May 2010

]]> If we are all children of the same God, how should we treat each other?

Looking For Solutions

by GURMUKH SINGH May 14, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Fri, 14 May 2010

]]> In the wake of violence at gurdwaras at the hands of hooligans, Sikh-Canadians are seeking answers to a variety of questions.

Pride & Dignity

by NICOLA WILLIAMS May 14, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 14 May 2010

]]> Many people take an interest in his turban while he's on the beat, providing plenty of conversation starters.

The Month of Jeytth [May 15 - June 14]

Translated by GURMEET KAUR May 14, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 14 May 2010

]]> During the third month of the Nanakshahi calendar: "As the earth simmers/ The soul bride glows/ In longing ..."

Epilogue The Talking Stick Colloquium XIX, Salok, May 10-16

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA May 13, 2010 (28 comment(s)) — Thu, 13 May 2010

]]> The concluding verse reiterates the underlying connectedness of all creation.

Sikh Summit on Capitol Hill: U.S. Lawmakers Apprised of Sikh-American Issues

PRESS RELEASE May 13, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 13 May 2010

]]> Delegates and lawmakers engage for a week.of meetings.

Against All Odds

by SARABJIT PANDHER May 13, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 13 May 2010

]]> The most important factor in my preparations was a thorough reading of the daily newspaper.

The Saga of a Sikh-Malaysian Single-Mum

by LIM SU LYN May 12, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 12 May 2010

]]> When Sarjit Kaur's husband died in 1972 from cancer, she had the enormous task of raising eight children on her own.

TriCentenary of Banda Singh's First Khalsa Raj

by RAMANINDER KAUR BHATIA May 11, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 11 May 2010

]]> A march across India, which began in Nanded, Maharashtra, concludes today in Lohgarh, Banda Bahadar's old capital.

Punjabi Street Signs: Edmonton, Canada

by JUSTIN BELL May 11, 2010 (10 comment(s)) — Tue, 11 May 2010

]]> The provincial capital's southside community welcomes the addition of a number of bilingual signs.

Dr. Gurdev Singh Khush: Feeding The World

NEWS REPORTS May 10, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 10 May 2010

]]> Using his new varieties, the world doubled its rice supply in just 25 years.

A Conversation on KhalistanThe Roundtable Open Forum XXVII - May 5-11

EDITOR May 09, 2010 (30 comment(s)) — Sun, 9 May 2010

]]> Opinions and views pro and con are welcome. Nothing is sacrosanct. Feel free to support the idea, or oppose it, or whatever!

The Sikhs of Sint-Truiden, Belgium

by FLANDERS TODAY May 09, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 9 May 2010

]]> There are currently about 8000 Sikh-Belgians in Flanders, with a particular concentration in the Limburg town of Sint-Truiden.

New Museum in Bunga Ramgarhia

NEWS REPORTS May 09, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 9 May 2010

]]> It will showcase Sikh history of the 18th century, AD, culminating with the ascent of Ranjit Singh as Maharaja of Punjab.

Mother & Daughter

by LESLIE SCRIVENER May 08, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Sat, 8 May 2010

]]> We had three daughters and after that we decided that's it, no more kids. Then one day I was feeling sick ...

Mata Gujri Jeeo

A Poem by GURMEET KAUR May 08, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 8 May 2010

]]> Of Mothers in the world/ Many sparkle but one shines/ Your glory unmatched, your legacy divine ...

Bullying Living Sikhi - Lesson Four

by VERONICA SIDHU May 07, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 7 May 2010

]]> What should a child do if confronted by a bully, or witnessing someone else being bullied?

Mother of the Khalsa Nation

by SUKHMANDIR KAUR May 07, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Fri, 7 May 2010

]]> At the First Vaisakhi, she added sweet-cakes to the Amrit, declaring that the Khalsa were to be sweet and compassionate ...

Sikh-American U.S. Federal Attorney to Prosecute Times Square Bomber

NEWS REPORTS May 06, 2010 (10 comment(s)) — Thu, 6 May 2010

]]> The latest in a series of high profile cases.

General Harbaksh Singh:Modern India's Greatest Soldier

by Capt. AMARINDER SINGH May 06, 2010 (16 comment(s)) — Thu, 6 May 2010

]]> He was a soldier's soldier!

The Alchemy of Transformation The Talking Stick Colloquium XVIII, Stanza 38, May 3-9

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA May 05, 2010 (32 comment(s)) — Wed, 5 May 2010

]]> The final stanza is the essence of the entire message of Japji.

The Matter of The Kirpan

by I.J. SINGH May 05, 2010 (19 comment(s)) — Wed, 5 May 2010

]]> When is a kirpan acting true to the derivation of its name -"The Sword of Mercy"? What if a Sikh carrying one misuses it?

Rapinder Kaur: Art in Therapy

by ADAM MARTIN-ROBBINS May 05, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 5 May 2010

]]> In her practice, her clients use basic art materials such as clay, collage, paint and markers ...

An Abomination

NEWS REPORT May 04, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 4 May 2010

]]> Vultures of fundamentalist hinduism are busy looking for and feeding on carrion in India.

Imaginary Lands

by RICK WESTHEAD May 04, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 4 May 2010

]]> At the very least, Bhindranwala is now a cultural icon in India, a Punjabi Che Guevera, if youy will.

Whispering Trains

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON May 04, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 4 May 2010

]]> When do they fear for their lives? When they silence the people! When do they silence the people? When the people have voices.

The First Vaisakhi: A Children's Play

by INNI KAUR May 02, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 2 May 2010

]]> The year was 1699. Our Guru, Gobind Rai, sent out a call: "Come, my fellow-Sikhs and celebrate Vaisakhi with me at Anandpur!"

Pomp & Splendour in New Zealand

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH May 01, 2010 (34 comment(s)) — Sat, 1 May 2010

]]> 45 sevadaars had flown in from New Zealand to respectfully escort the 31 saroops back to their country.

Waqai Jang-i-Sikhan - The Anglo-Sikh Wars

A Book Review by AMARPAL SINGH SIDHU May 01, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 1 May 2010

]]> An account obviously produced to deflect attention from the betrayal and treachery of the Dogras.

Heroes & Villains The Roundtable Open Forum XXVI - Apr 28 - May 4

EDITOR April 30, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010

]]> Do the Universal Rights & Freedoms - of Speech, Expression, Religion, Association, Assembly, not apply to minorities?

Taking The Bull By The Horns

An Interview of KANWAL KAUR SIDHU April 30, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010

]]> The story of a gurdwara that leads the way ...

The Child Living Sikhi - Lesson Three

by VERONICA SIDHU April 30, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010

]]> How did the child Nanak behave with his friends?

Feeding Multitudes and Battling Fear

by JOHN P. HOUSTON April 29, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010

]]> The Sikhs came to Port-au-Prince to feed the hungry. They quickly realized that security was their top concern.

Diasporizing Punjab, Disorienting Bhangra

by Dr. NICOLA MOONEY April 29, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010

]]> The workshops will contribute to an intelllectual and theoretical understanding of the contemporary Punjabi diaspora experience.

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Blood & Guts

by KANWALROOP KAUR SINGH April 28, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 Apr 2010

]]> "Does it hurt, honey?" Trust me, it's nothing a Sikh can't handle.

The Spiritual Ascent The Talking Stick Colloquium XVII, Stanzas 34-37, Apr 26 - May 2

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA April 27, 2010 (23 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010

]]> A roadmap to guide us in our quest to evolve and grow.

Of Murderers, Traitors & Quislings

by Dr. JASWANT SINGH NEKI April 27, 2010 (14 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010

]]> Have we been left with no conscience to even demand an explanation from these quislings?

A Sikhnee Called Fatima Bibi

by MAJID SHEIKH April 27, 2010 (25 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010

]]> "They looted our youth. Didn't even leave its ashes. Ruined us. Left us neither living nor dead!"

Unpopular Politicians Spout Populist Nonsense

by HAROON SIDDIQUI April 26, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Apr 2010

]]> "Dosanjh, an otherwise sensible politician, is spouting populist nonsense."

Sikh Sacrifices at Gallipoli

by DEV NADKARNI April 25, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010

]]> "The ends of the enemy's trenches were found to be blocked with the bodies of Sikhs ..."

The Saga of Udai Singh

by REVHEAD April 25, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 25 Apr 2010

]]> "A great burly Sikh ... picked me up, slung me over his shoulder, and brought me to safety ..."

Obama The Roundtable Open Forum XXV - Apr 21-27

EDITOR April 24, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010

]]> Has Obama's presidency had any impact on Sikhs?

A Majority Plagued by a Few

by ANTHONY REINHART April 24, 2010 (23 comment(s)) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010

]]> Canada's mainstream Sikhs feel sidelined by unsavoury incidents in their community.

15-yr Old Sikh-Briton on England Hockey Team

NEWS REPORTS April 24, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010

]]> Ashpal is the first Sikh-Briton female player selected for England's international hockey team.

Talwandi Living Sikhi - Lesson Two

by VERONICA SIDHU April 23, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010

]]> Learning about God the Father and the Mother, Guru, Waheguru, Nanak ...

Sikh-Americans: Towards a More Perfect Union

by I.J. SINGH April 23, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010

]]> " ...out of a single fire, millions of sparks arise,/ But fall back in the fire, to come together again ..."

Desecrating the Sacred: The Eagle & The Arrow

by BHUPINDER SINGH MAHAL April 23, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 23 Apr 2010

]]> The eagle exclaimed: "It is a double grief to me that I should perish by an arrow feathered from my own wings".

The Way The Talking Stick Colloquium XVI, Stanzas 32 & 33, Apr 19-25

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA April 22, 2010 (15 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010

]]> Here, Guru Nanak talks of the method or way of a life of Sikhi.

My Good Fortune

by AMANDEEP SINGH April 22, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010

]]> We were given a raffle ticket and told to wait to see if our names would be randomly selected.

Sikh-Aussie Ravneet Kaur: Simply Equal

by KAREN POH April 22, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010

]]> Ravneet Kaur, 30, said she was "over the moon" when she found out she had received the nod.

GLEE Aspirant Needs Your Vote

by RAVEENA KAUR AURORA April 22, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010

Please vote now ... the deadline is April 26!

The City Club of Cleveland Hosts Vaisakhi Lectures

NEWS REPORT April 22, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010

]]> Past speakers at this club have included six U.S. Presidents ...

Politics and Greed Plague Our Gurdwaras

by RAVEENA AULAKH April 21, 2010 (19 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010

]]> It's a volatile mixture, especially with no trace of Sikhi in sight!

Seva at London's Heathrow

by DANIELLE J. DE FEO April 21, 2010 (30 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010

]]> Volunteers from 'United Sikhs' promptly responded to an SOS call from the airport asking for food for the stranded passengers.

The Swami's Guru

THE SIKH REVIEW April 20, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010

]]> This is the land - Punjab - which is held to be the highest in the whole of Aryavarta - the Brahmavarta of which Manu speaks!

Gandhi: Naked Ambition

by JAD ADAMS April 20, 2010 (22 comment(s)) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010

]]> A pre-independence prime minister of an Indian state called him "a most dangerous, semi-repressed sex maniac."

The Examined Life, Age 8

by ABBY GOODNOUGH April 20, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 20 Apr 2010

Prof. Wartenberg and his students use 8 picture books to introduce children to the major fields of philosophy.

RCMP Sergeant Baltej Singh Dhillon Speaks Out

by GURMUKH SINGH April 19, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010

]]> "An act of crime by someone should not be confused with the desire of a group to practise their religion."

Banda Guru Ka

by MONA April 19, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010

]]> The sound and light show tracks the story of Madho Das Bairagi who converted to Sikhi and became Banda Singh Bahadar.

Brothers Reunited 63 years after Partition

THE PENINSULA April 18, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010

]]> It was an emotional reunion this week between Sardar Kartar Singh and Chaudhry Sultan Mehmood.

Get an NRI Card or (Dual) Indian Citizenship - And Receive Special Treatment in India!

TIMES OF INDIA April 18, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 18 Apr 2010

]]> One more reason to be proud to be Indian!

Terms of Endearment The Roundtable Open Forum XXIV: Apr 14-20

EDITOR April 17, 2010 (21 comment(s)) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010

]]> The Punjabi language has a wealth of eccentric terms of endearment.

A Good Man

by T. SHER SINGH April 17, 2010 (14 comment(s)) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010

]]> It was later, around ten, when we straggled back towards my apartment. Mid-way, a hand grabbed my wrist and held me back.

Talvin Singh's Electronic Brilliance

CHICAGO TRIBUNE April 17, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010

]]> Here's another dude kicking the heck out of notions of what "world music" is.

How Much Inequality Can A 'Democracy' Sustain?

A Q&A of RAMACHANDRA GUHA by CAMPBELL CLARK April 17, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010

]]> "... before the people ... take to arms?"

Introducing - A New Section: 'Kids Corner'

by VERONICA SIDHU April 16, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010

]]> The lessons that will appear every Friday can be taught to a family of children or a class at your gurdwara.

Seeds are Beginnings Living Sikhi - Lesson One

by VERONICA SIDHU April 16, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010

]]> When you were born, God planted a beautiful seed in you called the light of life.

Punjab's Killing Fields

by ARCHANA April 16, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010

]]> It is estimated that around 90,000 farmers have committed suicide in Punjab so far.

A Community of Givers

THE PROVINCE April 16, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010

]]> Sikhcess Vancouver has taken the concept of Langar into the Downtown Eastside to feed the homeless on a regular basis.

The Socially Active Renunciate The Talking Stick Colloquium XV, Stanzas 28 - 31, Apr 12-18

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA April 15, 2010 (15 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010

]]> Guru Nanak's deep social concern for an egalitarian society is evident here.

The Power of a Uniform

by I.J. SINGH April 15, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010

]]> What does a Sikh's uniform proclaim to the world today? Is his or her word a bond?

The Peacenik & The Flying Sikh

by RAJ CHENGAPPA April 15, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010

]]> The world is both curious and intrigued about the unusual bonhomie that has developed between them.

The Art of The Perfect Turban

by AL CAMPBELL April 15, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010

]]> The colors were bright, loud and the designs intricate as the competitors whipped up a variety of turban styles.

Where Are We Heading?

by JAGJINDER SINGH April 15, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010

]]> Is this only a coincidence, of the Guru choosing Vaisakhi as the day, or could there be some reason behind this?

Progress of a Marriage

ANONYMOUS April 15, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010

]]> The author says he is happily married - but insists he not be identified in any way whatsoever!

The Month of Vaisakh

Poems by GURMEET KAUR April 14, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010

]]> "Surrender the head/ Release the ego/ Soak the Shabad/ Drench in Naam ..."

Ajay Singh Banga: MasterCard's New CEO

by ANDREW MARTIN & ERIC DASH April 13, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010

]]> The credit card giant has named a onetime star at Citigroup as its next Chief Executive.

What Is A Head Worth?

by I.J. SINGH April 13, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010

]]> The question is asked a hundred times a day and in a myriad ways. How are you going to answer the call?

One Panth

by HARINDER SINGH April 13, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010

]]> It frees and empowers each and every person ... it lights a fire in the gut and explodes the creative potential.

Alcohol The Roundtable Open Forum XXIII: April 7 - 13

EDITOR April 12, 2010 (26 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010

]]> Does alcohol have a place in Sikhi - or in Sikh events (religious, social or secular)?

Where I Belong

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH April 12, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010

]]> There is so much to learn ... there are so many questions. But one thing I do know for sure ... This is where I belong.

Labour of Love

by FLORENCE A. SAMY April 12, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010

]]> "When I start scribing a page, I shut everything out and write continuously until I am done."

"Ulloo da Patthaa!"

by SANGAT SINGH April 12, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010

]]> The Punjabi language remains matchless in its wealth of expletives, compared to all other languages on the planet.

18-yr-old Sikh-Canadian Computer Wiz Wows the World

by NICOLE BAUTE April 11, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010

]]> Averaging up to 250,000 downloads a day, it's been the No. 1 free app download worldwide for the past nine days.

Monty's Back!

by BILL DAY April 11, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 11 Apr 2010

]]> "Sikhs are warriors and I am a fighter. I never give up ..." He's back from his honeymoon with his new bride, Gursharan.

The Reed Stool

by MANREET KAUR SODHI SOMESHWAR April 10, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010

]]> The custom of turning the reed stool upside down was a peculiarly Punjabi one ... it seemed to hold a particular relevance.

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Snatam Kaur's Shabad in New Hollywood Film

by HARGOBIND SINGH April 10, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010

]]> This is the first time Snatam Kaur's music has been featured in a major Hollywood film.

MOM = Mean Old Mother

ANONYMOUS April 10, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010

]]> "I mulled it over carefully,/ I couldn't let it go./ A smile crept upon my face,/ He's messing with a pro ..."

Saadh Sangat

A Poem by INNI KAUR April 10, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010

]]> An assembly of people / Satiated with materialism / Is not the sangat / That I seek ...

The Portal The Talking Stick Colloquium XIV, Stanza 27, Apr 5-11

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA April 09, 2010 (22 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Apr 2010

]]> An absolute sense of awe, wonder and ecstasy!

It's a Knife, It's a Dagger, It's a Sword ... No, It's a Kirpan!

by MANJIT SINGH April 09, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Apr 2010

]]> Let us be more imaginative, bold and proactive in finding solutions to our problems.

Son et Lumiere, Hazoor Sahib

by SANJAY SHARMA April 09, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Apr 2010

]]> Now the second most visited Takht after the Akal Takht, it is now vying for the top slot in attracting yatris.

Dr. Amrik Singh: A Tribute

by V.N. DUTTA April 09, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Apr 2010

]]> He regarded education as the key to all progress. He was an individual meeting whom was an intellectual stimulus.

The Man Who Would Be King

by ROOPINDER SINGH & AJAY BANNERJEE April 08, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Apr 2010

]]> He loves the good life, yet is equally at home in the rough and tumble of politics.

The Border

by SOMEL PREET KAUR JAMMU April 08, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Apr 2010

]]> Blood dribbled out betweeb his lips when the sepoy hit him again, closer to the mouth.

En Garde: The Vatican & The Akal Takht

by I.J. SINGH April 07, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 7 Apr 2010

]]> Shaikh Farid's words exhort us to use our intelligence not to explore the shortcomings of others but to look within ourselves.

License to Kill: Driving in India

INDIA TOURISM PROMOTION COMMISSION (ITPC) April 07, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 7 Apr 2010

]]> Do Indians drive on the left or right of the road. The answer is "both".

What Can We Learn From King James?

by MICHELE GIBSON April 06, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Apr 2010

]]> The desire to keep scripture accesible to as many as possible is inherently good ... though there may be a cost in the process.

Scorched White Lillies of '84

A Book Review by AMARINDER SANDHU April 06, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Apr 2010

]]> Driving down in expensive sedans and sitting in air-conditioned gurdwaras, they found the masalas a few rupees too expensive!

Art, Artefacts & Antiques The Roundtable Open Forum XXII: March 31 - April 6

EDITOR April 05, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 5 Apr 2010

]]> In recent years, there's been a renaissance in the area of Sikh art, artefacts and antiques.

Bullet Proof

by KANWALROOP KAUR SINGH April 05, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Mon, 5 Apr 2010

]]> The blazing bullet of hate was fired at him point-blank, but he was bulletproof. His identity, self-respect and pride protected him.

Once There Was A Crow

April 05, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 5 Apr 2010

]]> A poem to practice your Punjabi by ...

Sikh-Briton Scientist Simon Singh Vanquishes Goliath

by JOHN-PAUL FLINTOFF April 04, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 4 Apr 2010

]]> Born in Somerset to Sawaran Kaur and Mehnga Singh, he is a grammar school boy who went on to study particle physics ...

The Vultures Are At It Again

by RAVEENA AULAKH April 04, 2010 (25 comment(s)) — Sun, 4 Apr 2010

]]> A crowd of about 150 gathered outside the gurdwara to protest a lecture by Prof. Darshan Singh.

American Red Cross Enters Partnership With United Sikhs

by AMERICAN RED CROSS April 03, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 3 Apr 2010

]]> Birmohan Singh, United Sikhs Coordinator: "We are here to serve and we are pleased to join hands with the Red Cross."

Sardar Tujhe Salaam

by VIJAY NAIR April 03, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Sat, 3 Apr 2010

]]> I know of a Sardar who is undoubtedly the most civil and upright Prime Minister this nation has known.

Sarkar: Excerpts from "The Last Sunset"

by AMRINDER SINGH April 03, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 3 Apr 2010

]]> Die all mortals must, but few leave a legacy like Ranjit Singh, creating, consolidating and ruling a vast kingdom for 42 years ...

Air Marshal Shivdev Singh

THE SIKH REVIEW April 02, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 2 Apr 2010

]]> Flying the Sterling aircraft over occupied France and Germany in WW II, he was decorated for gallantry.

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A New Look at Ranjit Singh

by KHUSHWANT SINGH (Delhi) April 01, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 Apr 2010

]]> As expected of a military man, he has paid great attention to Ranjit Singh's army - infantry, cavalry and artillery.

Punjab Regiment Battalion Celebrates Tricentenary

NEWS REPORT April 01, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 Apr 2010

]]> The 16th Battalion of the Punjab Regiment was raised as a part of the Sikh Kingdom of Patiala Forces in 1710.

Inner Rehat The Talking Stick Colloquium XIII, Stanzas 22 - 26, March 29 - April 4

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA March 31, 2010 (18 comment(s)) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010

]]> We care reminded that "atam ki rehat' - internal discipline - must form the anchor of a Sikh life.

The Sikh Shawl

by FRANK AMES March 31, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010

]]> It represents a truly indigenous and unique art form that appears to have direct roots in the soil of the Lahore-Kashmir-Khalsa link.

Noorneet Singh, Haberdasher

by SHARDA PRASHAD March 31, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010

]]> He and a friend had just graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business, and shared the desire to start their own company.

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Bota Singh's Job Application

by KENNETH WAY March 31, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010

]]> He finally gets a job - despite being over-qualified and with (54 years of) 'no North American experience'!

The Dumbing-Down of the Male of The Species

by NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF March 30, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010

]]> A new report confirms that boys have fallen behind in reading in every U.S. state.

Frank Ames' Woven Masterpieces of Sikh Heritage

by ANTIQUE COLLECTORS CLUB March 30, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 30 Mar 2010

]]> Maharaja Ranjit Singh's conquest of Kasmir in 1819 gave rise to 'a major artistic expression in the subcontinent'.

The Sikhs of Kerala

by Dr. J. JAYAN March 29, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010

]]> In the year 1936, a group of people from Kerala, impressed with the philosophy of Sikhism, decided to convert to Sikhism.

Houston, We Have a Problem!

by RAVEENA AULAKH March 29, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010

]]> Dode, or poppy powder - commonly used in Punjab - is now being used, and produces addicts, across Canada's Punjabi community.

Senior Care The Roundtable Open Forum XXI: March 24 - 30

EDITOR March 28, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010

]]> As time marches on, our parents - and many of us - are blossoming into "seniorhood" and are suddenly acquiring new needs.

Inside Manu's Prison

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON March 28, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010

]]> "I have not the tears to carry off the sorrow/ The oceans are by virtue of my tears/ They spill on to the land ..."

Stunning

by JOHN GODDARD March 28, 2010 (10 comment(s)) — Sun, 28 Mar 2010

]]> I am visiting the Harmandar Sahib, spiritual centre of the Sikh faith and one of the world's most stunning religious sites.

A New York Tragedy

by GURMEET KAUR March 27, 2010 (15 comment(s)) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010

]]> Police negligence, community apathy, or American dream shattered ...? I don't know what to make of it.

Religion and Culture: Clash or Congruity?

by VERONICA SIDHU March 27, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010

]]> If we are truly trying to be gurmukhs, we will be living as the most fortunate on earth, the inheritors of a rich legacy.

Jesus - A Re-visit

by SANGAT SINGH March 26, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010

]]> The Archbishop looked at Jesus with very stern eyes and said, "Young man, come and follow me into the church."

Why Is It Important To Be Counted?

by DAN BARRY March 26, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010

]]> The village of San Antonio, Florida, lost out on, inter alia, nearly $130,000 as a result of being undercounted in the last census.

Keeper of the Faith

by NEALE McDEVITT March 26, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 26 Mar 2010

]]> The more I read the more I realized that there was a lot of depth and richness in my tradition ...

The Power of a Hug

by RABBI OR ROSE March 25, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010

]]> I thanked him for the ride and for the conversation and gave my new friend a big hug. With that, I headed for the check-in counter.

Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize 2010

by PRABHJOT SINGH March 25, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010

]]> Rabbi Arthur Schneier and Religions for Peace have jointly been named as the winners of this year's $50,000 Prize.

Cultivating the Inner Environment The Talking Stick Colloquium XII, Stanza 21, March 22 - 28

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA March 24, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010

]]> Guru Nanak sings of how to cultivate one's inner self.

Jewish Passover: Making It Personal

by YVETTE ALT MILLER March 24, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010

]]> "I will remember that each of those Jews held true to their Jewish faith, so that I, too, could one day sit around a table of opulence ..."

Dr. Amrik Singh (1921-2010): Man of Letters

NEWS REPORTS March 24, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010

]]> Eminent academician, literateur, educationist, and former Vice-Chancellor of Punjabi University, he passed away on March 23.

"I'm an American Soldier, I'm a Warrior ..."

by MICHELLE ROBERTS March 23, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

]]> "I'm feeling very humbled. I'm a soldier," said the 31-year-old Sikh-American dentist. "This has been my dream."

I Learned Punjabi For My Dear Wife

by JAMES DOLAN March 23, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010

]]> Learning Punjabi was a labour of love: audible proof of my devotion to this amazing. beautiful woman for whom I had fallen head over heels.

Education The Roundtable Open Forum XX - March 17 - 23

EDITOR March 20, 2010 (10 comment(s)) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010

]]> What should our young do in today's ever-changing world with respect to career plans and choices?

When Saints Go Marching In

by MANJYOT KAUR & I.J. SINGH March 20, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010

]]> In Sikhi, how does one define a sant or saint? What makes a saint? And why be one even if you can?

Learning to Dribble, Pass, Layup: Sikh Basketball Camp

NEWS REPORTS March 20, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010

]]> Once energized and motivated, the different-age groups then got into playing in scrimmages.

My Daadi ji

A Poem by BAVLEEN KAUR SAINI March 20, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010

]]> It was not so many years ago/ When I would sit in your lap/ As you quietly did your prayers ...

Flying Sikh: The Movie

NEWS REPORTS March 20, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010

]]> Milkha Singh was twice Asian Games champion in the 400 metres, and represented India in two Olympic Games.

Once I Met Pitaji

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON March 20, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010

]]> "Once he looked at me and smiled/ A contemplative grin with genuine esteem/ A long and meditative gaze ..."

Going Home

by RUPINDER KAUR DIGWA March 20, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010

]]> "As soon as I entered , I felt an instant warm feeling inside. It was breath-taking! ... It was a magical moment ... I was at peace."

New Categories in 2020 Census?

by Dr. LLOYD PFAFF PFFEFERSON March 19, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010

]]> Gone are medieval terms such as 'race' and 'ethnicity', or 'white' and 'colored', etc.

The Right Tools

by INNI KAUR March 19, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010

]]> Let me introduce you to two wonderful DVDs whose main aim is to educate young people about Sikhs.

As You Sow, So You Reap The Talking Stick Colloquium XI: Stanza 20, March 15 - 21

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA March 18, 2010 (20 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010

]]> It is actions, not birth or status or wealth or learning, that determine one's spiritual journey and the destination..

My New Parauntha Recipe

by VERONICA SIDHU March 18, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010

]]> Serve it for breakfast, lunch or dinner the Punjabi way: wirh plain yougurt, red onion slices, a pat of butter and Punjabi pickle.

The Missing Witnesses

by T. SHER SINGH March 17, 2010 (19 comment(s)) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010

]]> The latest revelations, added to an already mounting list of unanswered questions, raises the level of concern to a crescendo.

Working Toward a Better Count

by KIRK SEMPLE March 17, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010

]]> The neighbourhood of Richmond Hill (New York, U.S.A.) is home to one of the world's largest Sikh populations outside Punjab.

From "Behzti" to "Behud"

by DOMINIC CAVENDISH March 16, 2010 (20 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010

]]> "Being offended by things is part of being human. It's part of life. You can't protect yourself from it ..."

Indians in Australia: The Enemy Within

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH March 15, 2010 (19 comment(s)) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010

]]> Generalisations are always dangerous, but the time has come to ask some serious questions.

Fauja Singh - 99 Years Young This Year

by NISTHA CHUGH March 15, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010

]]> It appears that to be a successful marathoner, first and foremost - you need a big heart!

The Problem With Happiness

by ELIZABETH KOLBERT March 15, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 15 Mar 2010

]]> "People routinely mispredict how much pleasure or displeasure future events will bring."

Summer of '61

by T. SHER SINGH March 14, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010

]]> I'm not yet twelve, but I'm no child. I scratch my head as I walk with him. He's a stranger, in a big city. I don't know him.

The Colours of Hola

by PRAVEEN DASS March 14, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 14 Mar 2010

]]> Splendidly turbaned and bearded, sporting saffron sashes and motley regalia on their blue chogas, the Nihangs arrive ...

Life in the Diaspora The Roundtable Open Forum XIX: March 10 - 16

EDITOR March 13, 2010 (16 comment(s)) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010

]]> Looking at the quality of lives of Sikhs in their 'new' homelands in the diaspora.

Sikh Invocation Opens Indiana State Assembly

by Kanwal Prakash Singh March 13, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010

]]> "As law-makers, civic and faith leaders, professionals, people in every walk-of-life, may we enter into faith with one another ..."

Mehtab Kaur, Maharani ... at Shalimar

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON March 13, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010

]]> "I am the Queen, First wife to the King/ I bear all that my role confides/ but every time he hears her sing/ the heart of a woman dies"

Learning the Local Lingo? English How She Is Not To Be Spoke!

by VARIOUS PROMINENT PERSONALITIES March 13, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010

]]> Learning to speak English from our top personalties: "Don't do what I say ...!"

Sikh Odyssey: A New Trivia Game

sikhchic.com March 12, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Fri, 12 Mar 2010

]]> What roots are we as Sikhs bequeathing to our children growing in this complex information-age world?

Sajjan Kumar's Goons Attack Jarnail Singh

by TEHELKA and NEWS REPORTS March 11, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010

]]> Jarnail, accompanying 1984 eye-witnesses, was in court to observe proceedings in which Sajjan Kumar is an accused.

Religion & Spirituality The Talking Stick Colloquium X: Pauris 17 to 19 - March 8 - 14

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA March 10, 2010 (26 comment(s)) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010

]]> Stanzas 17 - 19 of Guru Nanak's Japji address the relationship between religion and spirituality.

Jasvir Kaur: A Life Well Lived

by GURMEET KAUR March 10, 2010 (14 comment(s)) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010

]]> Every seva is important and every sevadaar makes a difference.

An Oasis in Every Wilderness

by JASTEENA KAUR DHILLON March 10, 2010 (10 comment(s)) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010

]]> Everywhere I go, I have sought out and found a thriving gurdwara. And they are all the same: majestic, open and peaceful.

Acts of Kindness

by EK ONG KAAR KAUR KHALSA March 09, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Mar 2010

]]> Ultimately, there are no coincidences. The art of life is to respond to what is - to what happens in each moment.

Taboo or Not Taboo ... That is the Question ...

by I.J. SINGH March 09, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Mar 2010

]]> In Sikhi, there are only two food taboos: against things that will harm the body or mind; and what is eaten should be in moderation.

Shadow

A Poem by INNI KAUR March 09, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Mar 2010

]]> On International Women's Day, the poet explores the life of women through human history.

Stacked Deck:War of the Sexes - Part II

by I.J. SINGH & GURMEET KAUR March 08, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 8 Mar 2010

]]> For ages, the deck has been so heavily stacked against women that we can't imagine a time when it wasn't so ...

A Woman's Work

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON March 08, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 8 Mar 2010

]]> She folds them neatly to her side/ Pace by Pace/ Drawing in the shrinking length/ Measure by measure/ The bolt of fabric ...

Lessons from Punjab

by DAVID MACARAY March 08, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 8 Mar 2010

]]> America's retailers have gotten us to pay for the privilege of advertising their products.

New Canadian School named "Tiger Jeet Singh Public School"

by KRISTIN RUSHOWY March 07, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 7 Mar 2010

]]> It was given the stamp of approval by the Halton Trustees as the choice for a new Elementary School set to open in September.

Stand Up, Be Counted

by GURMEET KAUR & INNI KAUR March 06, 2010 (15 comment(s)) — Sat, 6 Mar 2010

]]> Having an accurate count of our community is key to our progress in the United States ... and everywhere else in the diaspora.

The Last Sunset: Rise and Fall of The Lahore Durbar

NEWS REPORT March 05, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 5 Mar 2010

]]> Politician/ Author Amarinder Singh is known for his earlier chronicles of Sikh History such as Lest we Forget and A Ridge Too Far.

Vegetarianism- The Roundtable Open Forum XVIII: March 3 - 9

Editor March 04, 2010 (44 comment(s)) — Thu, 4 Mar 2010

]]> Sikhs are not required to eat meat; they are free to choose vegetarianism. But, simply put, meat is not prohibited in Sikh diet.

The Exemplars of Dharam The Talking Stick Colloquium IX: Stanza 16, March 1 - 7

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA March 03, 2010 (19 comment(s)) — Wed, 3 Mar 2010

]]> The 16th stanza of the Japji turns to "dharam" and describes its exemplars.

Training the Trainers

by INNI KAUR March 03, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 3 Mar 2010

]]> "I love to learn; I just hate to be taught!"

Suicide

by PARVEEN KAUR March 03, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 3 Mar 2010

]]> Personal issues that have been percolating over time ... can push some people to the edge.

It Takes All Kinds ... To Fill A Gurdwara!

by KARMINDER SINGH March 03, 2010 (25 comment(s)) — Wed, 3 Mar 2010

]]> There appear to be 20 observable categories of people who come to the Gurdwara ...

Soulful Music: Ramneek Kaur Singh

by ASHEESH MAMGAIN March 03, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 3 Mar 2010

]]> Coming from the rich Sikh tradition of classical music, she sings shabads strictly in the classical ragas prescribed in the Guru Granth.

The Kites of Spring

by TAIMUR KHAN March 03, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 3 Mar 2010

]]> Basant is the Punjabi word for the season of renewal, and is famously celebrated from the rooftops of Lahore ...

Nine Tons of Gold

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON March 02, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 2 Mar 2010

]]> "The Guru walks a million steps/ And builds one shrine with many doors/ To welcome you."

Vegetarianism and I

by GURUJOT SINGH March 02, 2010 (20 comment(s)) — Tue, 2 Mar 2010

]]> I think of the Native Americans and Innuit and so many other traditions that eat meat, but do it in a spiritual way.

Hey, Dude!

by I.J. SINGH March 01, 2010 (15 comment(s)) — Mon, 1 Mar 2010

]]> People express love in a language that is more personal, less formal; more intimate, less focused on status and position.

Building sikhchic.com Bigger & Better - We Need Your Help

EDITOR February 28, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010

]]> We turn to you now for help in funds to enable us to build sikhchic.com bigger and better.

Old Age, From Youth's Narrow Prism

by MARC E. AGRONIN, M.D. February 28, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 28 Feb 2010

]]> "I'm so sorry ... What has it been like for you losing your husband after [73 years] of marriage?" I asked her. "Heaven", she replied.

Shardaayi: The Nectar of Warriors

by GURMEET KAUR February 27, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010

]]> It is famous as the drink that powers the largely vegetarian yet physically fit Nihang warriors of Punjab.

Another Incarnation

A Book Review by PANKAJ MISHRA February 27, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010

]]> Repelled by its pagan blasphemies, the first British scholars of India went so far as to invent what we now call "Hinduism".

Gurdwara The Roundtable Open Forum - Round XVII: Feb 24 - March 2

EDITOR February 26, 2010 (17 comment(s)) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010

]]> What would you like your new local gurdwara to look like? And do?

Sikh American Couple Administers Balm, Solace in Haiti

by MICAH MAIDENBERG February 26, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010

]]> He and his wife - both doctors - feel obligated to volunteer their abilities in disaster zones because of the immediacy of medicine.

The Tourneys of Hola Mahalla

by S.S. VANJARA BEDI February 26, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010

]]> Guru Gobind Singh initiated this festival and tradition as an occasion for the Sikhs to demonstrate their martial arts.

The Enchantress: Snatam Kaur

by ALAN DI PERNA February 26, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010

]]> It's a voice that could wrest tears from a stone gargoyle - crystalline and radiant, redolent of the simple yet powerful truth of the heart.

Scholars: Punjabi is the Oldest Language?

by C.S. KANWAR February 26, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010

]]> This theory is backed by a study of several thousand prevalent words, using phonetics and morphological terms.

The Art of Choosing

by GUNNA DICKSON February 25, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010

]]> "When voting, we tend to equate physical appearance with the candidate's competence."

Bangalore's Bobby da Dhaba

by NIDHI & BALAJI February 25, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010

]]> Nestled beside the Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Ulsoor, Bangalore, India, is a dhaba that serves heavenly Punjabi fare.

Guelphites & Guelph's Faith Community Rally Around Gurdwara

by JOANNE SHUTTLEWORTH & SCOTT TRACEY February 24, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010

]]> 11 United Church ministers support city's Sikhs by chastising racist opposition.

God, Glory & Gold

by ADITI SAXTON February 23, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010

]]> Waris Singh Ahluwalia: a niche in Hollywood, a sparkling design career, an evolved social conscience, and a wardrobe to suit.

Naam Simran The Talking Stick Colloquium VIII: Pauris 12 - 15, Feb 22 - 28

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA February 22, 2010 (34 comment(s)) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010

]]> Stanzas 12 to 15 of the Japji focus on Naam Simran or Naam Japna.

The Story of Gurmukhi

by HARDEV BAHRI February 22, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010

]]> Sikhs have settled in all parts of the world and Gurmukhi has accompanied them everywhere.

118 Years Later, A Train to Makindu

by RUPY MANGAT February 22, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010

]]> The Guru Express arrives at Makindu station ornately draped with the Sikh colours of blue and yellow and Khandas.

Remembering Giani Gurdit Singh

by H.S. GILL February 21, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 21 Feb 2010

]]> In "Mera Pind", he described the events, ceremonies, and the religious and profane affairs of Punjabis with precision and incision.

Celebrating ...The Roundtable Open Forum - Round XVI: Feb 17 - 23

EDITOR February 20, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010

]]> Is it time to move our annual Vaisakhi parades - and similar events - to a new level?

The Burden & Blessing of Learning Disabilities

by PARVEEN KAUR DHATT-SANGHA February 20, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010

]]> Many big names in history - Thomas Edison, Churchill, Einstein, etc. - succeeded because, not inspite, of their Learning Disabilities.

Tribal Justice

by I.J. SINGH February 19, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010

]]> The Gurus gave us the rudiments of a good, forward-looking system of conflict resolution, but we seem not to have valued it ...

Attentive Listening:The Talking Stick Colloquium VII - Pauris 8 to 11, Feb 15 - 21

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA February 18, 2010 (21 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010

]]> Pauris 8 to 11 of the Japji introduce us to the art of attentive listening.

They Need Our Help

by GURMEET KAUR February 18, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010

]]> A team of 35 spent 18 months in a studio in Punjab to produce this 90-minute low-budget but beautiful film: Bhai Taru Singh.

The Dancer & The Dance

A Poem by S.J. KAUR February 18, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010

]]> I am both a Seeker and the Sought.

Manu's Masterpiece

by MICHELE GIBSON February 18, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010

]]> He sits atop a throne ... straight-backed, confident and determined ... a sovereign's face, wise and fair, alert and balanced!

Amarjit Singh Chandan: Roots and Rootlessness

by NONIKA SINGH February 18, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010

]]> "Everybody is uprooted in the 20th century. Rootlessness is a predicament of human existence."

Celebrating The Lover Harinder Singh 'Mehboob'

by HARINDER SINGH February 18, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010

]]> Poetry came out of him infused with such genius and perfection as to belie human origin.

Here was a Man! When Comes Another?

by KHUSHWANT SINGH February 17, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010

]]> He took no credit for what he did: he attributed all achievements to the Khalsa - all his victories, his power, his prestige ...

The Love Dialogue of Rana & Rani Bhabor

by SANMEET KAUR February 16, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010

]]> "Is love silent? ... When spoken, does it die? When seen, does it hurt?"

Desperately Seeking ... The One

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH February 16, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010

]]> It was the first time I had ever had a line of gurbani explained to me in a way I could understand.

Sikhi in The Global Village

by MICHELE GIBSON February 15, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010

]]> Sikhi is one of the most - arguably the most - egalitarian bodies of faith in the world.

A Dress Code for Women?The Roundtable Open Forum - Round XV: Feb 10 - 16

EDITOR February 14, 2010 (25 comment(s)) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010

]]> Do men - Sikh men - have the right to dictate the non-religious dress code of Sikh women?

Is This Love?

by INNI KAUR February 14, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010

]]> They say that love is wasted on the young. I agree.

Seventeen Coffees To Go

by T. SHER SINGH February 14, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010

]]> Believe me, it is not easy grappling with seventeen permutations and combinations of coffee, tea, milk, cream and sugar.

Bhai Taru Singh

by SHARMILA GANESAN-RAM February 13, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010

]]> In a world that wants to ban turbans, a dead hero is privately inspiring hope.

Ode to Spring

by DHARAM SINGH & HARNAM SINGH February 13, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010

]]> In Spring, the season of union, the Ode impresses upon Man to submit to the true Guru to achieve union with the Divine.

An Exquiste Kirpan For Every Sikh

by GURUKA SINGH February 12, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010

]]> These kirpans are made to last lifetimes - they'll surely prove to be heirlooms in every Sikh household.

Sir Mota Singh Speaks Out On The Kirpan

by MATTHEW MOORE February 12, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010

]]> I wear my Kirpan and I've always worn it ... on the Bench as a Judge ... and visiting public buildings, including Buckingham Palace.

Music & Kirtan CampTanti Saaj - Stringed Instruments

NOTICE February 12, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010

]]> Bhai Kuljit Singh, the instructor, is an accomplished exponent of the Saranda and the Rebab.

Dr. Anarkali Kaur Honaryar: Afghanistan's Sikh Heroine

by SAMBUDDHA MITRA MUSTAFI February 11, 2010 (11 comment(s)) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010

]]> She wanted to be a pilot as a child, but is now acclaimed as a leading campaigner for the rights of Afghan women.

Tramecksan and Slamecksan

by T. SHER SINGH February 11, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 11 Feb 2010

]]> My mind, however, was elsewhere - galloping at a hundred miles an hour, desperately looking for some quick answers.

Venice & Punjab: Water Memoirs

by MANPRIYA KHURANA February 10, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 10 Feb 2010

]]> "Deep within ... flowing on ... the compassionate waters of life!"

Same Difference

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON February 09, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Feb 2010

]]> The things we do to, and for those we love ...

SinghTwins Exhibit at The National Portrait Gallery

by ART DAILY February 09, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Feb 2010

]]> Using a narrative, decorative, symbolic and witty "Past Modern" style, the Singh Twins have revived the Indian miniature tradition.

The GuruThe Talking Stick Colloquium VI: Pauris 5 - 7, February 8 - 14

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA February 08, 2010 (25 comment(s)) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010

]]> Pauris 5 to 7 of the Japji Sahib introduce the term 'Guru' with its mult-layered meanings.

Is Sikhi Being Wasted on Sikhs?

by JOGISHWAR SINGH February 08, 2010 (45 comment(s)) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010

]]> The message of Sikhi is so universal, humanistic and elevating that it can only be imbibed and practiced by very strong individuals.

Winter Classes for Punjabi Men

PRESS RELEASE February 08, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 8 Feb 2010

]]> An offering of fourteen special continuing education courses specially designed for the macho Punjabi male.

Amritsar Keeps Bas-Relief Art Form Alive

by RAVINDER SINGH ROBIN February 07, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 7 Feb 2010

]]> Several ancient art forms such as copper relief art are on the verge of extinction on the subcontinent.

Inter-Faith MarriagesThe Roundtable Open Forum XIV - Feb 3 - 9

EDITOR February 06, 2010 (32 comment(s)) — Sat, 6 Feb 2010

]]> Inter-Faith marriages are now a fact of life. How does - and how should - the Sikh community address the issue?

Marriage: The Why's and the Wherefore's

by I.J. SINGH February 05, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 5 Feb 2010

]]> Marriages may be made in heaven, but they have to be lived here on earth.

Border Check Point

by T. SHER SINGH February 05, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 5 Feb 2010

]]> The soldier suddenly swings around at the entrance, points a finger at me and motions me to follow him.

Like Gold: Miniatures of the Sikh School

by SEEMA BHALLA February 05, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 5 Feb 2010

]]> Today, the jewel-like Sikh miniatures are being lapped up by art afficionados all over the world.

Caught Between a Regimented and a Spontaneous Affair

by I.J. SINGH February 04, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010

]]> To most Sikhs, an organzed performance seems to have the elements of a strait-jacket, and the Punjabi mind wants to rebel.

The Joys of Solitude

by PHIL DAOUST February 04, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010

]]> You're never more alone than when you're in a crowd. A cliche, perhaps, but most of us recognize the truth in it.

The Gates of Lahore, Capital of Ranjit Singh's Empire

by TARIQ MAQBOOL February 04, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010

]]> Access to the old walled city was gained by thirteen gates, of which only six have survived the vagaries of time.

Lahore's Sheranwala Gate

by AZLAN February 04, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 4 Feb 2010

]]> The River Ravi used to flow right by the front of Sheranwala Gate, but by now has moved away considerably.

Laavan: The Wedding Hymns

Translation & Essay by INNI KAUR February 03, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Wed, 3 Feb 2010

]]> "They are not said to be husband and wife who merely sit together. They alone are husband and wife who have one light in two bodies."

Read Our LipsHum Hindu Naheen Hain! - We Are Not Hindus!

by I.J. SINGH February 02, 2010 (20 comment(s)) — Tue, 2 Feb 2010

]]> Circling the wagons - as a clarion call - will not do. We need to be both clearheaded and resolute.

Chardi Kalaa in Dubai

by DYA SINGH February 02, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 2 Feb 2010

]]> In the doom and gloom of global inter-religious conflict, I have a ray of shining light to share.

Amrit VelaThe Talking Stick Colloquium V: Pauris 3 - 4, February 1 - 7

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA February 01, 2010 (29 comment(s)) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010

]]> This week, we explore pauris 3 and 4 of the Japji Sahib and the concept of Amrit Vela.

In Jeopardy: Punjab, The Bread Basket of India

Dr. MANJIT SINGH KANG February 01, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010

]]> If a single institution can take credit for bringing the Green Revolution to India, it is the Punjab Agricultural University.

Humanity Amidst Insanity: The Partition of Punjab

A Book Review by SYEDA SALEHA February 01, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010

]]> People rescued their neighbours, protected the honour of women and guarded property irrespective of religion and faith.

Secret Trial = Kangaroo Court = Tainted Decision

by I.J. SINGH January 31, 2010 (15 comment(s)) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010

]]> Trial in a kangaroo court certainly doesn't measure up to the hopes, expectations and the standards of the Gurus.

A Repressed Mohandas Gandhi Shaped A Repressed India

by MICHAEL CONNELLAN January 31, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Sun, 31 Jan 2010

]]> Khushwant Singh: " ...nine-tenths of the violence and unhappiness in India derives from sexual repression".

Bhagat Ravidas of The Guru Granth

by HARDEV BAHRI & HARJINDER SINGH January 30, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010

]]> The shabads of Ravidas that are included in the Guru Granth Sahib are part of our eternal Guru, and as such Ravidas is part of the Sikh Guru.

Seva: Neither a Shield, Nor a Sword

by T. SHER SINGH January 28, 2010 (53 comment(s)) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010

]]> This essay explores the anatomy of "seva" and offers a perspective on how it should and shouldn't be practiced.

The Gift

by T. SHER SINGH January 27, 2010 (56 comment(s)) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010

]]> Listening to the permutations and combinations of his kirtan is like circling a sculpture, and discovering a different piece at every step.

The Gift of LangarThe Roundtable Open Forum - Jan 27 - Feb 2

EDITOR January 27, 2010 (14 comment(s)) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010

]]> Are we doing enough to make the Langar truly available to the needy?

Reciprocating Alexander: Musings of a Sikh in AthensPart One

Dr. BRIJ PAL SINGH January 27, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010

]]> "Are you from Sudan?" asks the conductor of the tram as I sit down in a seat next to him.

Sikh-Canadians Reach Out to Haiti

by LESLIE FERENC January 26, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010

]]> Every penny counts. Every helping hand makes a difference.

Reciprocating Alexander: Musings of a Sikh in AthensPart Two

Dr. BRIJ PAL SINGH January 26, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010

]]> "Are you refusing the scholarship?" he asked. I replied: "I am rejecting the scholarship as well as the country!"

Home They Brought The Braveheart Dead

by IANS January 26, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010

]]> UK's top cop, Met Police Commissioner Sir Paul Stephenson said: Heroes like Sukhwinder "made our society worthwhile".

Sikh-Britons Second Wealthiest: Government Report

NEWS REPORTS January 26, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010

]]> A new UK Govt Report lists Sikh-Britons as the second wealthiest faith community in Britain.

Olympic Torch Bearer, 2010

by JEFF NAGEL January 26, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010

]]> Proud Sikh-Canadian Jarnail Singh Sahota will be part of the Olympic Torch Relay heading into the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic Games.

Waris Singh Ahluwalia: Renaissance Man

HINDUSTAN TIMES January 25, 2010 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010

]]> "I was blown away by the vibrant Sikh culture in England and being surrounded by so many other young turbaned Sikhs made me proud ..."

Hukam & HaumaiThe Talking Stick Colloquium IV: January 25 - 31

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA January 25, 2010 (32 comment(s)) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010

]]> This week we take a pause to reflect on the past discussion on Hukam, and prepare ourselves for the subject of Haumai.

How I See Sikhi: A Non-conformist's Religion

Gunita Kaur Singh January 25, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010

]]> "Once in a while it really hits people that they don't have to experience the world in the way they have been told to."

The Akhand PaatthThe Roundtable Open Forum - Round Twelve: Jan 20 - 26

EDITOR January 24, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010

]]> The tradition of the Akhand Paatth is a rich one and needs to be continued. But, do we understand it fully?

Would You Tolerate A Film Glorifying Hitler?

by GURMEET KAUR January 24, 2010 (39 comment(s)) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010

]]> The Indian Government is busy elevating Indira Gandhi to the status of Mother Durga, a Hindu goddess. Don't Indians have any self-respect?

Langar Seva in Haiti

NEWS REPORTS January 24, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010

]]> " We did not want to rest until we had cooked and served our first hot meals to the earthquake survivors."

Where I Get My Inspiration

by JASTEENA KAUR DHILLON January 24, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 24 Jan 2010

]]> The grandmothers and aunts and mothers and mentors who are here in life and in the afterlife, give me the strength to continue.

You Say Potato, I Say Pot-tah-toh ...

by SANMEET KAUR January 23, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010

]]> After thanking our impromptu guide in Amritsar, I turned to my brother: "Did you get any of that?" I asked.

The Leper of Goindwal

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON January 23, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010

]]> He was weak but sought the journey nonetheless // With pain and hardened temperament ...

Winds of Change in Bollywood?

by I.J. SINGH & RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA January 22, 2010 (16 comment(s)) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010

]]> Money talks and, as always, appears to be the big game-changer here.

The Partition & I: What I Lost

by S.J. KAUR January 22, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010

]]> And live they did with all the passion of those who have lost - everything. This was my grandparents' story.

Cambridge and New Sikh University: Partners?

NEWS REPORT January 22, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010

]]> Twinning programmes, dual degree, guest faculty, students exchange and a joint research centre are being considered.

The Talking Stick Colloquium III: Pauri Two - January 18 - 24

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA January 21, 2010 (35 comment(s)) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010

]]> In the second pauri of the Japji, Guru Nanak shares with us intimations of Hukam - as it was revealed to him.

Jyoti Basu: Sikhs Remember and Honour a Friend

by KINSUK BASU, SUBHAJOY ROY & POULOMI BANERJEE January 21, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010

]]> His good deed a quarter of century ago is remembered today by a grateful community.

540 Years Later ... Confusion Reigns

by T. SHER SINGH January 19, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010

]]> Why are we labelled Asians in some countries, Blacks in others, Coloreds in some, and South Asians ...?

Jaimeet Singh: At 16, He Finds Time To Do Seva

by SMRITI SHARMA VASUDEVA January 19, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010

]]> "My father, a doctor, has always inspired me. My mother also taught me to be honest and truthful no matter what."

Welcome, Nanaji

by GUNEET SINGH January 18, 2010 (21 comment(s)) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010

]]> The brief meeting was more than I could ask for. He is the Prime Minister first and then my grandfather.

Looking Into the Jaws of Death Valley

by T. SHER SINGH January 18, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010

]]> The world around us changes colour and shape even as we move through it.

$100,000 Raised For Haiti in a Single Day by Surrey, BC, Sikhs

by KEVIN DIAKIW January 17, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010

]]> Sikh-Canadians have stepped up to the plate to assist the needy in Haiti.

"Billy" Arjan Singh: Honorary Tiger

by PHIL DAVISON January 17, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010

]]> To watch him with a tiger was like seeing someone meet an old lover again.

The Partition & I: To Hell And Back

by RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA January 16, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010

]]> All the Sikh families retreated to the local gurdwara for safe haven - never to return home!

Forgotten Heroes of The Second World War

by MIRANDA WILSON January 15, 2010 (10 comment(s)) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010

]]> "No one in authority remembers that we are here and we were a part of World War Two."

Announcing: New Features on sikhchic.com

EDITOR January 15, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 15 Jan 2010

]]> Forging ahead into our fourth year of existence, we've now added a number of new features for your information and pleasure.

Gurinder Kaur Chadha: Who Do We Think We Are?

by SANGEETA KAUR LUTHRA January 14, 2010 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010

]]> This month, she will premiere her upcoming film, It's a Wonderful Afterlife, starring Shabana Azmi, at the Sundance Film Festival.

The Blessed Land of Gurus

Two Book Reviews by KANWALPREET January 14, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010

]]> Two new books on Punjab and the Sikh Religion by Dr. Sudarshan Singh.

The Roundtable Open Forum - Round Eleven: Jan 13 - 19

EDITOR January 13, 2010 (12 comment(s)) — Wed, 13 Jan 2010

]]> This week's topic canvasses the impact of the latest security measures at the airports on Sikh travelers.

Woolgoolga's Sikh-Kiwis Offer Indian Students Safe Haven

by JESSICA MAHAR January 12, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010

]]> A large proportion of the population of Wolgoolga, NZ, is Sikh. Their ancestors arrived in the area about the time of federation.

Britain's Shameful Flight

by STANLEY WOLPERT January 12, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010

]]> At the peak of the tragedy, the fleeing British had no help or troops to offer - they'd all been precipitously sent home!

The Talking Stick Colloquium II: Pauri One - Jan 11 - 17

Convenor:: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA January 11, 2010 (26 comment(s)) — Mon, 11 Jan 2010

]]> The Japji starts with the logo, Jap, which Sikhs receive as an instruction to both recite and meditate ...

My First Lohri

by MANJYOT KAUR January 10, 2010 (20 comment(s)) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010

]]> The festivities are particularly meaningful to those families blessed with a recent marriage or birth.

The Roundtable Open Forum - Round Ten: Jan 6 - 12

EDITOR January 10, 2010 (41 comment(s)) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010

]]> The discussion this week focuses on the question: "Who is a Sikh?"

The Sikh Patients of Brighton

by PARDEEP SINGH NAGRA January 10, 2010 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010

]]> A nurse describes the wounded soldiers: "... their long, fine, dark hair under their turbans, done up with yellow combs ..."

Sikh-Briton Good Samaritan Killed by Muggers

by MARK TOWNSEND & PAUL GALLAGHER January 10, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010

]]> Sukhwinder Singh was stabbed to death while confronting muggers who were fleeing away after robbing a woman.

A Recipe For Happiness

by KHUSHWANT SINGH January 10, 2010 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010

]]> Having lived a reasonably contented life, I was musing over what a person should strive for to achieve happiness ...

The 11 Best Foods You Aren't Eating

by TARA PARKER-POPE January 10, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 10 Jan 2010

]]> A list of healthful foods that are easy to find but don't always find their way into our shopping carts.

Amir Singh: The Pied Piper of Singapore

by SANMEET KAUR January 09, 2010 (9 comment(s)) — Sat, 9 Jan 2010

]]> With the allure of kirtan and divine music, he drew thousands from around the world to The Word.

The Partition & I: Oh! The Things We Do To Each Other

by KULDIP SINGH NEELAM January 08, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 8 Jan 2010

]]> At that moment I realized that death appeared certain. My brother and I mentally prepared ourselves for it.

The Happiest People

by NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF January 08, 2010 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 8 Jan 2010

Costa Rica is one of the very few countries to have abolished its army, and it's also arguably the happiest nation on earth.

Twist & Braid

by S.J. KAUR January 08, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 8 Jan 2010

]]> Twist, braid, twist, braid ... three parts of self: mind, heart and soul!

The 2010 Spinning Wheel Film Festival:A Call For Submissions

January 07, 2010 (13 comment(s)) — Thu, 7 Jan 2010

]]> All may apply - submissions from every corner of the globe, from men, women and children, Sikhs and non-Sikhs, are equally welcome.

Punjabi: The Umbilical Chord

by JONAH OWEN LAMB January 07, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 7 Jan 2010

]]> There's a lasting link between the 35-character alphabet used to write Punjabi and the Sikh Religion.

Har Rai: The Little Known Guru

by BHAGAT SINGH January 07, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 7 Jan 2010

]]> "Wear your robe by all means, but be careful as you walk. It behoves God's servants to be tender to all things."

The Man For All Seasons

by I.J. SINGH January 05, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 5 Jan 2010

]]> It is one thing to preach and quite another to do. The Gurus, therefore, lived what they taught.

Growing up in Gobind Rai's 'Hood - Part II

by T. SHER SINGH January 05, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 5 Jan 2010

]]> I let my imagination fly and tried whatever and wherever it led me ...

The Talking Stick Colloquium - Mool Mantar

Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA January 04, 2010 (24 comment(s)) — Mon, 4 Jan 2010

]]> The Mool Mantar constitutes the quintessence of the entire Guru Granth and, by extension, the underpinning of a Sikh life.

Growing up in Gobind Rai's 'Hood - Part I

by T. SHER SINGH January 04, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 4 Jan 2010

]]> Once known as Pataliputra, the capital of the great Maurya empire, the city now honours Guru Gobind Singh in its new name: Patna Sahib.

Fauja Singh: 98 years Young, And Still Going and Going ...

by JAMES RANGER January 04, 2010 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 4 Jan 2010

]]> Fauja Singh has completed the 26.2 mile race 7 times since the age of 89, when he took up running again after a 50-year gap!

Presenting: The Chic Sikhs of 2009

Editorial by I.J. SINGH January 03, 2010 (15 comment(s)) — Sun, 3 Jan 2010

]]> The Winners of this signal honour are three: Harvinder Singh Phoolka; Manmohan Singh; and Saran Singh & The Sikh Review jointly.

Bavleen Kaur Saini: A Stellar Young Female

by LESLIE SCRIVENER & MARY ORMSBY January 03, 2010 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 3 Jan 2010

]]> Without feminism there's nothing to fight for, to lead the way. Otherwise, we just cross our arms and accept what's coming.

Angad's Gurmukhi

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON January 03, 2010 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 3 Jan 2010

]]> Guru Angad, the Second Master, created the matrix and the crucible for The Word: Gurmukhi!

Polar Bear Sardars

NEWS REPORT January 02, 2010 (10 comment(s)) — Sat, 2 Jan 2010

]]> There are many ways of welcoming the New Year. This one has to be the craziest of them all!

The Talking Stick Colloquium

by RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA January 01, 2010 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 1 Jan 2010

]]> This is a new experiment that aims to facilitate a melding of the minds through dialogue and conversation.

1984: Perspective & 25th Anniversary Wrap-Up

by I.J. SINGH December 31, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009

]]> "I weep for my country when I reflect that God is just."

Knighthood For Feisty Sikh-Briton Judge

NEWS REPORTS December 31, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009

]]> His white turban has become the trademark of his public appearances.

Six Sikh-Britons Named to The Order of The British Empire

NEWS REPORT December 31, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009

]]> They are part of Britain's Queen Elizabeth's 2010 New Year's Honours List.

A Spiritual New Year's Eve

by AVNEET BAINS December 31, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009

]]> Amongst the revelry and the parties, many opt to welcome the New Year in a more spiritual way.

The Roundtable Open Forum - Round Nine: Dec 30 - Jan 5

EDITOR December 30, 2009 (16 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009

]]> Who are the unsung Sikh women heroes in your community, who deserve recognition but remain undiscovered?

Under The Lemon Trees: A Book Review

by MANJYOT KAUR December 30, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009

]]> A first novel by one born and raised in California's Central Valley, where her parents immigrated to from India.

Monk Warrior

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON December 29, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009

]]> Bare feet ... Bare legs ... Ready stance ... Towering ... Kirpan and strap ... Cinch his breast ...

A Doer of Brave Deeds

by ELIZABETH FLOCK December 29, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009

]]> Karambir Singh Kang was the General Manager of The Taj Hotel in Mumbai the day it was attacked by terrorists.

The Top-10 Reading List 2009

by AJIT SINGH December 28, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009

]]> The criterion for including a book in my Top-10 list is very personal: Is this a book that I am likely to read again?

Baba Kharak Singh: Uncrowned King of the Sikhs

by ROOPINDER SINGH December 28, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009

]]> "Sikhaan de be-taaj Badshah!"

The Sikhs of Labuan, Malaysia

MUMIN MALAYSIA December 27, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009

]]> "Nowhere in the world is life as stress-free, quiet and peaceful as it is here."

When Grace is Refused

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH December 27, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009

]]> A Sikh's partaking of parshad displays a submission to the Guru. So, accepting parshad is essentially "accepting His Grace."

Deja Vu? The Tale of Two Sisters

by RAVEENA AULAKH December 26, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009

]]> "Daughters are still used as leverage. I wonder what will it really take to change that."

The Bottom Line

by T. SHER SINGH December 25, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009

]]> The answers were sumptuous, just like the dinner. Well thought out, insightful, revealing. They made us laugh - and cry!

The Art of Giving & Receiving

by I.J. SINGH December 24, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009

]]> I am old-fashioned enough to think that some thought needs to go into the giving of a gift as also on receiving one.

Boxing Day Sale

by T. SHER SINGH December 24, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009

]]> This is a great opportunity to replenish your supplies and save a bundle doing it! AND, at the same time, make editors feel warm and fuzzy.

The Roundtable Open Forum - Round Eight: Dec 23 - 29

EDITOR December 23, 2009 (18 comment(s)) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009

]]> What are we going to promise ourselves to do this New Year re seva within the community?

The Four Princes

by SHAMSHER SINGH ASHOK December 23, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009

]]> This week marks the 304th anniversary of the maryrdom of the Four Sahibzadas.

Daadi Ji

by TRIPTI SINGH December 22, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009

]]> When we met in the summer, I told you the number of days I had recited the Japji and got the reward - and yes, I did cheat at times.

Puran Singh

December 22, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009

Doing Good Has Its Rewards

by Mary Teresa Bitti December 22, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009

]]> RivInt is a non-profit, community-based business with 600 professional interpreters - all immigrants - who provide services in 60 languages.

Everyday Things

A Poem by SAT PURKH KAUR KHALSA December 21, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009

]]> ... These are the / things we can know. And in our knowing, / the entire play of the cosmos awakens / in our hearts ...

A Cut Above

by ASHIMA SEHAJPAL December 21, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009

]]> At a time when a hefty pay-package or an appearance on a reality show has become the yardstick of 'success', 3 youngsters give a new meaning to the word.

Does Religion Oppress Women?

by NICHOLAS KRISTOF December 20, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009

]]> Male religious leaders have had the option to exalt women or subjugate them. They have overwhelmingly chosen the latter.

'Tis The Season ... For Giving

by I.J. SINGH December 20, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009

]]> Hope springs eternal. I too hope that gurdwaras will, in time, come to underwrite the programs of a new generation ...

US Airways' Bigotry Not Acceptable

EDITORIAL [The Sacramento Bee] December 20, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009

]]> US Airways removed the three Raagis from the plane because a passenger complained about being afraid of them.

India Today: Behind the Haze of Wealth & Greed ...

by SEAN PAUL KELLEY December 18, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009

]]> The jingles singing the glory of India's new billionaires drowns the harsh facts of a country quickly going down the drain.

I'm Sikh ... and I Enjoy Christmas!

by HARVINDER SINGH SANDHU December 18, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009

]]> I am not a Christian. I'm bronze, as in Punjabi bronze, and I'm a Sikh-Canadian. And my family and enjoy Christmas.

The Royal Falcon

A Book Review by MEETA KAUR December 17, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009

]]> The illustrations are warm and inviting, distinct, and representative of our family lives here in the diaspora.

The Little TeacherGuru HarKrishan (1656-64)

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON December 17, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009

]]> He served them / In tiny quarters, in darkened rooms / He answered their needs. their worries freed ...

Jaspreet Kaur Khangura: Sikh-Canadian Named 2010 Rhodes Scholar

NEWS REPORTS December 17, 2009 (16 comment(s)) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009

]]> The $150,000 scholarship will enable her to focus her studies at Oxford University on international health issues.

The Roundtable Open Forum - Round Seven: Dec 16 - 22

EDITOR December 16, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009

]]> On your trips "back home", how do you expose your children to Punjabi culture and Sikh history?

Guru Granth Sahib University

NEWS REPORTS December 16, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009

]]> The new Sikh religious university is being set up at Faehgarh Sahib, Punjab.

Politically Incorrect, Humanly Delightful

by SUSAN HILL December 15, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009

]]> It is the usual village Post Office-cum-shop that sells everything and it is run by a Sikh family ...

Chandigarh Soap Opera - The Patriarch Arrives

by RAVNEET KAUR SANGHA December 15, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009

]]> He strode in, clad in an immaculate cotton-white kurta-pyjama, wrapped in the softest pashmina toosh lohi ...

Only Words

EDITORIAL [The Telegraph, Calcutta] December 15, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009

The only time India's Home Minister wakes up to take cognizance of the 1984 massacres is when a shoe is hurled at him ...

Girls Turn to Kickboxing in Rural Punjab

NEWS REPORTS December 14, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009

]]> Learning martial arts makes the children mentally strong.

U.S. Army Rises to the Occasion

by ARUN KUMAR December 14, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009

]]> The U.S. Army rises to the occasion by taking back two Sikh Officers into its Forces.

Online Bookstore Offers Bhai Vir Singh's Books

NEWS REPORT December 13, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009

]]> It is possible now to buy any or all of Bhai Vir Singh's books online.

New Novel Explores 1970s Racism

by JOHN O'CONNELL December 13, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009

]]> A white-supremacist group, the Albion Army, lays siege to a Manchester electronics factory run by Sikh-Britons.

Sikhi and The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

by I.J. SINGH December 12, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009

]]> Since Sikhism speaks emphatically against all inequities, awareness of fundamental issues of human rights have formed and defined us.

Parliament of The World's Religions: Melbourne, Australia

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH December 12, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009

]]> Hans Kung: "Religion is merely a pointer to the moon; let's not get confused and think it's the moon itself."

The Hanukkah Story

by DAVID BROOKS December 12, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009

]]> It commemorates an event in which the good guys did horrible things, the bad guys did good things, and in which everybody is flummoxed ...

The Story of a Journal: The Sikh Review

by SARAN SINGH December 11, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009

]]> This esteemed Journal has consistently served the community worldwide for close to six decades now.

'Behzti' Playwright Bounces Back With New Play

by TERRI PADDOCK December 11, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009

]]> In the highly autobiographical new play, Behud, the playwright attempts to make sense of her experience over her earlier play.

The Visit

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON December 10, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009

]]> She will sing the nitnem in the car/ In the kitchen, in her room/ And a hundred times a day/ Softly whisper to herself, WaheGuru ..

India's Corrupt Courts Find Novel Excuses

by RAKESH BHATNAGAR December 09, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 9 Dec 2009

]]> Three of those accused of killing Badshah Singh and Hakam Singh are reported to have "died" during the course of the trial. The fourth accused has been acquitted!

Sing(h)aporeans Head to Punjab for Seva

by CHITRA BALAGUMARAN December 09, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 9 Dec 2009

]]> The multi-racial group was given a send-off at the Central Sikh Gurdwara, Singapore.

Itsy Bitsy Spider, and Other Challenges

by CHANTAL EUSTACE December 08, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Dec 2009

]]> Taryn Kaur is just four years old, but already the tyke is an avid library user.

The Roundtable Open Forum: Round Six

EDITOR December 08, 2009 (15 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Dec 2009

]]> How do Sikh parents grapple with the overwhelming Christmas/ commercial environment of this season?

Let There Be Light

by I.J. SINGH December 07, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 7 Dec 2009

]]> Why on earth would one move towards secret hearings? Why was the open policy changed to secret trials 10 years ago?

Chandigarh Soap Opera

by RAVNEET KAUR SANGHA December 06, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 Dec 2009

]]> This strange dance between the x and y chromosomes determines destiny in every household of Punjab ...

Something's Rotten in the State of Denmark!

by Prof. DARSHAN SINGH December 06, 2009 (28 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 Dec 2009

]]> People need to wake up, recognize and challenge ths new danger ...

Our Green Guru

by D.P. SINGH December 05, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 5 Dec 2009

]]> Guru Granth declares that the purpose of human beings is to be in harmony with all creation.

A Lion's Mane

by SUNDARI December 05, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 5 Dec 2009

]]> This children's book brings a global perspective to the often misindentified image of the Sikh turban.

The Dasam Granth Issue: A Red Herring

by I.J. SINGH December 04, 2009 (14 comment(s)) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009

]]> The Dasam Granth has absolutely no place alongside the Guru Granth. It is not the Guru.

Bhai Vir Singh: An Encounter

by SANMEET KAUR December 04, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009

]]> The waves seemed to kiss the path the Philosopher-poet tread.

The Struggle For Liberty Goes On

THE PEW FORUM ON RELIGION & PUBLIC LIFE December 04, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 4 Dec 2009

]]> With their distinctive appearance and religious practices, Sikh-Americans often find themselves at the center of discrimination.

Bhai Vir Singh: The Sixth River of Punjab

by Dr. BALBIR SINGH December 03, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Dec 2009

]]> "O God, Give me music and give me poetry, but take away fame and take away knowledge!"

The Roundtable Open Forum: Round Five

EDITOR December 02, 2009 (26 comment(s)) — Wed, 2 Dec 2009

]]> This week, The Roundtable turns the spotlight on ... sikhchic.com itself! And welcomes your criticisms and suggestions.

Kirpal Kaur: On The Silk Road

by VIMALA SENEVIRATNE December 01, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 1 Dec 2009

]]> With nothing more than business acumen and old fashioned values, she began a textile business and made it an industry leader.

Hitler Had No Monopoly on Evil: The Role of AIPAC and USINPAC in India's Affairs

by JOHN DICKERSON, et al December 01, 2009 (21 comment(s)) — Tue, 1 Dec 2009

]]> The Israeli AIPAC now works closely with Hindu religious parties in the Indian government to teach them how to lobby effectively ...

Everyone Loves a Parade ... Parbhaat Pheri, Jaloos, Nagar Kirtan

by I.J. SINGH November 30, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009

]]> There was a sea of turbans in all shades of the rainbow. Estimates speak of 50,000 to 75,000 marching in the parade.

Damandeep Singh: Mr. Singh International 2009

NEWS REPORTS November 30, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009

]]> He bagged the title at the grand finale of the contest held at The Khalsa College, Amritsar.

Jarnail Singh's 'I Accuse ...'

A Book Review by JAYA JAITLY November 30, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009

]]> Reading this book brought the old anger and agony back; it is excellent material for a study of the nature of festering injustice.

Duleep Singh's Jacket, Shoes on Auction Block

LYON & TURNBULL November 29, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009

]]> The items are fine examples of the richly embroidered velvets worn by the Maharajah for his formal court events.

Aapni Boli Bolo

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON November 29, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009

]]> "I could not tell kaun took them or kaun let them go?"

Of Omissions in Commissions

by ADITYA KAUL November 28, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009

]]> Independent India has seen at least 150 commissions but not one led to any concrete action being taken.

White House Honours Balbir Singh Sodhi's Memory

by JIM WALSH November 28, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009

]]> Balbir Singh, an Arizona gas-station owner, was gunned down four days after 9/11, mistaken for an Arab.

The Bronze Underground

by NAVDEEP SINGH DHILLON November 27, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009

]]> There's a revival in hip hop bubbling up across North America - and it has its roots firmly grounded in Sikh America.

15-yr-old Sikh-American Ruminates on 1984

by HARMANN SINGH November 27, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009

]]> Despite the inhumanity shown by so many, we must maintain our own humanity.

I Think ... Therefore, I Am ...

by FELICIA KAUR JODHKA November 26, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009

]]> It's a stubborn little thing, my mind is - sometimes it just does not want to listen.

Oye! Shakespeare in Punjabi

NEWS REPORT November 26, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009

]]> "I studied English, taught English, but never loved the language."

The Best Poem of 2009

by AN AFRICAN BOY November 26, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009

]]> It's time to re-visit the terminology established by centuries of narrow-minded colonialism.

The Roundtable Open Forum: Round Four

EDITOR November 25, 2009 (24 comment(s)) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009

]]> How do we rid ourselves of the blight of idolatory that has invaded our homes and workplaces?

The Sardar & The President: The Obamas Fete India's First Family

by JOSH WINGROVE November 25, 2009 (16 comment(s)) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009

]]> President Obama hosts Sardar Manmohan Singh and Sardarni Gursharan Kaur at a glitzy State Dinner.

Remembering a Legend

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH November 24, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009

]]> The first shabad I heard Bhai Avtar Singh Ragi sing live was Mohan neendh na aaveh in Raag Bilaval.

Mool Mantar - Affirmations Amidst Adversity

by JASTEENA KAUR DHILLON November 24, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009

]]> I realize that I am being challenged to maintain my faith, while still dealing with the reality of violence and inequality.

Had Sardarji Lived ...

by HARSH MANDER November 23, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009

]]> In addition to her husband, five of Lachmi Kaur's brothers were also slaughtered in the pogroms.

GPS Goes Punjabi

NEWS REPORT November 23, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009

]]> The Punjabi GPS, which uses the Gurmukhi script, is targeted at Punjab, which has the largest farms on the sub-continent.

Corridor of Peace

by RAVINDER SINGH ROBIN November 22, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009

]]> The idea is to establish a religious corridor linking Sikh holy sites across the Indo-Pak border.

Where Will Our Leaders Come From?

by I.J.SINGH November 21, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009

]]> What is assured is the march forward. I have never been more optimistic about our place in the world.

Arranged Marriages? Caveat Emptor!

by RAVEENA AULAKH November 21, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009

]]> The practice of dowry - treating a bride as a commodity - is at the heart of the crimes against abandoned brides.

The Other Shoe

by KRISHNA KUMAR November 21, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009

]]> "This book - [I Accuse ...] - is my other shoe in the face of injustice," says Jarnail Singh about the book just published by Penguin.

Amarjit Singh Chandan: A Poet of Many Dimensions

PRESS RELEASE November 20, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009

]]> He will be awarded the AnÄd KÄv Sanman for 2009 in New Delhi on Nov 22, for his contribution to Punjabi poetry.

2010 Olympics in Punjabi

From News Report by CASSANDRA SZKLARSKI November 20, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009

]]> The head of the broadcast consortium says unprecedented efforts are underway to represent Canada's diversity.

I Accuse ...

by JARNAIL SINGH November 19, 2009 (13 comment(s)) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009

]]> The Lion of Delhi says his book constitutes the hurling of his second shoe at the Indian Govt. - for its failure to deliver Justice!

The Roundtable Open Forum: Round Three

EDITOR November 18, 2009 (14 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009

]]> Are we limited to when, where and how an Ardaas can be said?

The Liberated Becomes Liberator

A Poem by INNI KAUR November 18, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009

]]> Guru Gobind Singh meets Madho Das, the mendicant, and transforms him into Banda Singh - who then embarks on a true spiritual tour de force.

A Surgeon's Encore: The Art of Shivdev Singh

by SANGEETA KAUR LUTHRA November 17, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009

]]> He first showed signs of artistic promise when he drew sketches of the human anatomy at medical school.

Sikh-American Campaigns for Democracy by Promoting the Internet.

by CARLY ZED ZANDER November 17, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009

]]> Ravi Singh promotes democracy and the internet at the IAPC Conference in Panama.

A New Generation Enters Gurdwara Management

by ROBERT MATAS November 17, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009

]]> The newly elected members are mostly too young to have been entagled in community issues in recent years: a definite plus!

Is Death Optional?

by RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA November 16, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009

]]> Death, according to Sikhi, is not the dreadful event hat we perceive it to be. Rather, it is a moment pregnant with immense potential ...

Dear Jeeya ...

by SANMEET KAUR November 16, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009

]]> Incredibly, the second name on everybody's list was Jeeya, Naani's first choice.

Hardeep Singh Puri: India's Ambassador to the U.N.

NEWS REPORTS November 16, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009

]]> The former Ambassador for India in Brazil, he is known in diplomatic circles as an expert on WTO issues.

The Magic of Saakhis

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH November 15, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009

]]> I would take every opportunity I could to listen to a saakhi about Sikh history ... my history.

"They Think They're Doing What's Best For The Child" - They're Not!

by RAVEENA AULAKH November 14, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009

]]> Sadly, families from all communities participate in this outrage - Indians, Pakistanis, Europeans, WASP Canadians ...!

Kashmir Singh Gill Sworn Mayor of California's Yuba city

by STEPHEN MAGAGNINI November 14, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009

]]> American pioneer - and first Sikh Mayor of this historical Sikh-American settlement - makes history!

Kings of The Punjab ... at the ROM

PRESS RELEASE November 13, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009

]]> Manu Kaur Saluja's two new iconic paintings will be displayed alongside artifacts from Punjab which are in the Museum's permanent collection.

Sikh-Canadian Business Leaders Accompany Canadian PM To Meet Manmohan Singh

NEWS REPORTS November 13, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009

]]> Canada now boasts half-a-million Sikhs as part of its citizenry.

Fires, Riots. No Police, No Army

by IAN JACK November 13, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009

]]> When I asked one man what he was doing, "Setting fire to a Sikh furniture factory," he said, as though it was the most natural thing in the world.

Punjabi Night in Canada

by JOE O'CONNOR November 12, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009

]]> Ice Hockey, oddly enough, was a natural fit for a Punjabi audience.

Ravinder Singh Bhalla: True American Crusader

by KAREN ANGEL November 12, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009

]]> He was elected with the most votes out of 12 candidates, in a city with less than 1% Asians and only 10 Sikhs.

The Roundable Open Forum: Round Two

EDITOR November 11, 2009 (36 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009

]]> How should the community deal with wild allegations against its highly respected Elders?

How Does a City Descend Into Savagery?

by SHEKHAR KAPUR November 11, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009

]]> There was hair lying all over the place, there was blood, there were fingers, arms legs and heads.

And India Calls Itself a Democracy!

by RAHUL BEDI November 10, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009

]]> A two-year-old girl, unmindful of the bodies, walked lazily over to us, holding out her arms asking to be taken home.

Vicious Humour: A Touch of No Class

by I.J. SINGH November 09, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Nov 2009

]]> Many of us grew up in this country on racial epithets about Blacks and about the purported ineptitude of other minorities.

Remembering Daarji

A Blog by 'An Indian Muslim' November 07, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 7 Nov 2009

]]> When we visited his home after the pogroms, the entire family was huddled in a room in the back ...

India's Worst Acts of Terrorism

by DILIP D'SOUZA November 06, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Fri, 6 Nov 2009

]]> We agree that the killers of 200 innocent Indians in Mumbai in Nov 2008 were terrorists. And the killers of 3000 innocent Indians in Delhi in Nov 1984?

Maharajas Revisted

by HARINDER SINGH November 06, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 6 Nov 2009

]]> A walk through the exhibition was an emotional roller-coaster which brought an occasional smile as well.

1984 & I: Beware of Hate Groups in Your Own Backyard

by JASKARAN KAUR November 05, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 5 Nov 2009

]]> Indian hate groups in the West receive support from people, politicians and corporations unaware of their origins and agendas.

International Watchdog to India: Bring Your Criminals to Justice!

NEWS REPORTS November 04, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Nov 2009

]]> "The failure of sucessive Indian governments to bring ... justice ... is a severe blot on India's legal system and democracy".

The Roundtable - An Open Forum for Discussion

EDITOR November 04, 2009 (26 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Nov 2009

]]> A new sikhchic.com feature for an open discussion on issues relating to Sikhi and those stemming from a Sikh world-view.

Fly Air India? Are You Kidding?

Submitted by ARVIND KUMAR NAYYAR November 03, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Nov 2009

]]> A mid-air fist-fight was reported between Air India pilots and their flight attendants. Other flights report rats scurrying around.

India's Police: Hanging Their Heads in Shame

by JOYDEEP GUPTA November 03, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Nov 2009

]]> "People were being dragged out of their homes and killed, while we had been told not to do anything."

1984 & I: Bring Genocide Architects to Account!

by SCHONA JOLLY November 02, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Nov 2009

]]> Until the truth of the extent of India's state-sponsored murders on ethnic lines is revealed, the country's reputation will remain besmirched.

Basketball Goes Punjabi

by RAVEENA AULAKH November 02, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Nov 2009

]]> "Bebe, bring out the daal and roti ... this game's over!"

Amritsar 1984

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON November 02, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Nov 2009

]]> "Healing is not measured in blood/ Blood is murky and opaque,/ It darkens history/ Perverts humanity ..."

1984 & I: Where Have All The Men Gone?

by MRIDU KHULLAR November 01, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Sun, 1 Nov 2009

]]> What sets this impoverished community apart is one remarkable absence: men.

Turban Cool

by KABEER SHARMA October 31, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009

]]> The classic Sikh headgear's time in the sun has arrived.

Delectable Vignettes of Sikh/ Punjabi Life - Around Food

A Book Review by MICHELE GIBSON October 30, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009

]]> The food organizes the biography, not only of the author's but also of the important people in her life.

It's Still A Matter of Life & Death For Us

by HARTOSH SINGH BAL October 30, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009

]]> Every mob that resorts to violence and recognizes no restraints over its own acts of murder does so in the name of the people.

Obama to Host State Visit by Manmohan Singh, Gursharan Kaur

NEWS REPORTS October 30, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009

]]> The President and the First Lady will host India's First Sardar and Sardarni for an official state dinner on Nov 24.

1984 & I: Unfinished Business

by ELIZABETH ROCHE October 29, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009

]]> It is not a Sikh issue. It s a humanitarian issue because the Indian govt. and police connived to kill, loot and destroy ...

Shava, Shava! The Sound of Finland's Bhangra

NEWS REPORTS October 28, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009

]]> The emotionality and melancholy of Punjabi hit music is similar to home-grown hit songs.

Now, Sikh Women Too Guard India's Borders

by RAMANINDER K. BHATIA October 27, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009

]]> The women took charge in September after receiving training in weapons, intelligence gathering, unarmed combat ...

Chardi Kalaa in the Midst of Extreme Adversity

by JASTEENA KAUR DHILLON October 27, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009

]]> They are amazingly strong and grounded, even when the seeds of their strength are seemingly gone.

Sikh Students at Princeton University Organize

by GRETCHEN HOFFMANN October 26, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009

]]> Though in the early stages, tentative plans include carpools to nearby gurdwaras and an open forum for all students.

Jay Sean/ Kamaljeet Singh Hits Top of U.S. Pop Charts

by SANDIP ROY, et al October 26, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009

]]> He has just been on stage performing with Justin Timberlake in front of 15,000 fans in Las Vegas.

Analjit Singh Buys into Oberoi

by BHUPESH BHANDARI October 25, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009

]]> Sardar Analjit Singh is all set to become an equal business partner of the Oberois vis-a-vis their world-wide hotel chains.

Songs of My Beloved

by S.J. KAUR October 25, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009

]]> Each night, my 2-yr old daughter and I cuddle up together, small hands in big. It's time for nini-paatth ...

1984 & I: The 25th Anniversary of A Mass Murder

by RAMACHANDRA GUHA October 24, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009

]]> "I was struck by how many of the guilty men of 1984 began life as Sanjay Gandhi's stooges."

Loaded Dice

by I.J. SINGH October 23, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009

]]> Sikhi presents a very modern way of life. However, some of us have never looked at Sikhi through modern eyes.

A Remarkable Life: Dr. Jaswant Singh Neki

by RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA October 22, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009

]]> He would rank high on my list of individuals that I would want to invite home for an evening of scintillating conversation.

1984 & I: Indro, The Wicked Witch of the East

by GURI KAUR October 22, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009

]]> "We commemorate the victory of good over evil in celebrating her annual journey from hell and back every Halloween ..."

Baljit Singh Chadha Appointed to Asia Pacific Foundation

NEWS REPORTS October 22, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009

]]> As a Distinguished Fellow of the Foundation, he will offer input and advice to the institution.

Detective Singh Investigates

A Book Review by SHUBHA SINGH October 21, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009

]]> The Sikh Inspector does things his own way, much to the annoyance of his senior officers, but gets his man in the end.

Pray, What Has Changed in India?

by STEPHANIE NOLEN October 21, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009

]]> A husband is jailed and his wife is missing, likely dead. In the 'new' India, some things never change.

Daredevil Rupy Kaur Challenges Fellow Britons

NEWS REPORTS October 20, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009

]]> "If you are proud to be British, then I believe that you should stand against fascism."

Hindu IAS Officer Steals From 1984 Anti-Sikh Pogrom VIictims

by SHRUTI SETIA CHHABRA October 20, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009

]]> Funds were diverted by bureaucrat Rakhee Gupta Bhandari to pay for her personal expenses.

Lo! He Enters Manhood

by GURMEET KAUR October 19, 2009 (13 comment(s)) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009

]]> As a mother, I want to give him all ... an elaborate 16th birthday party, a formal dastaar bandhi ...

1984 & I: The Ghosts of 1984

by SHREEVATSA NEVATIA October 18, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009

]]> Recollections of a 27-yr-old Delhiite show that the 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms haunt many non-Sikhs as well.

A Sikh Face in Ireland

by SATWINDER SINGH October 17, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009

]]> Their stories, told with a human face, stand as a marked contrast to the dominant negative portrayal which most immigrant groups normally get.

Real Life SuperHero: Harbhajan Singh Aulakh

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH October 16, 2009 (20 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009

]]> At 77, he's competing in 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, 5000m Walk, 100m Hurdles, 400m Hurdles, Steeple Chase, Long Jump, Triple Jump and High Jump!

Reality-TV's Here! And It Ain't Pretty!

NEWS REPORTS October 15, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009

]]> Three generations of the Grewals star in the second series of British Channel 4's The Family.

Langar Di Daal

by VIVEIK OBEROI October 15, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009

]]> I don't know what's the secret ingredient in the langar kaali daal; maybe it's faith, maybe it's love.

Singhasan: Throne of the Lion

by AMANDEEP SINGH MADRA October 14, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009

]]> Few other communities as young as the Sikhs have lost so much of their material heritage.

Of Lawyers & Pastors

by I.J.SINGH October 13, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009

]]> Sikhs were willed by their Gurus a system of justice that was open, just and compassionate.

1984 & I: Not a Riot! It Was a Pogrom!

by ASHOK JAITLEY [Indian Administrative Service] October 13, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009

]]> Groups went in all directions, coming back with horrendous stories of people found dead and burnt.

1984 & I: A Postcard from Penang, Malaysia

by SUKHINDARPAL SINGH October 13, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009

]]> "You'll never walk alone!"

1984 & I: Let's Tackle Hate With Love

by H.S. PHOOLKA, Esq. October 12, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009

]]> In 1985, we submitted a list to the Misra Commission of 3870 innocent Sikhs killed in India's capital city alone.

Daring Investigative Reporter Uncovers Predator

by RAVEENA AULAKH October 11, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009

]]> Take two pills each day for a week, he says, and your baby has an 85% chance of being a boy. Then he demands $750 in cash.

Sikh-Briton Crusader Named "Pride of Britain": Jasvinder Kaur Sanghera

TIMES OF INDIA October 10, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009

]]> Her campaign helped persuade the British government to move against forced marriages.

Poet, Lyricist, Singer, Filmmaker - Inderjit Singh Hassanpuri Passes Away

by SATINDER BAINS October 10, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009

]]> He rendered outstanding contribution towards the promotion of Punjabi language and literature.

Sikh-American Fan Croons With U2's Bono

NEWS REPORT October 09, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Oct 2009

]]> Watch a young Sikh-American belt out "Sunday Bloody Sunday" with Bono before thousands of fans in Washington, D.C.

Under The Lemon Trees

MACMILLAN BOOKS October 08, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Oct 2009

]]> A debut novel of a young Sikh woman growing up in California, struggling between embracing her heritage and 'fitting in' as an American.

Who'll Be The ChicSikh Of 2009?

EDITOR October 07, 2009 (89 comment(s)) — Wed, 7 Oct 2009

]]> It's that time of the year again - time to think back on those who have changed our lives for the better this year!

Agent of Change

by NONIKA SINGH October 06, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Oct 2009

]]> The child in him is still alive, though he is at the ripe age of 80.

1984 & I: An Affidavit

NANAVATI COMMISSION October 05, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 5 Oct 2009

]]> "... the police ... asked us to surrender our kirpans and ordered us to go inside otherwise the police will open fire."

Coming of Age

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON October 04, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 4 Oct 2009

]]> From this point on I take the name 'Sardar' ...

1984 & I: Moving Forward

by I.J. SINGH October 03, 2009 (24 comment(s)) — Sat, 3 Oct 2009

]]> Years from now, historians will reconstruct history from what we say and do today. Never let the story die.

Ik Chhota Baccha: The Joy of Learning

by INNI KAUR October 02, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Fri, 2 Oct 2009

]]> "Forget about the traditional way of teaching, make it fun for the children to come to class!"

The Glass Room: Four Poets Regale The Spinning Wheel

NEWS REPORT September 30, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009

]]> A kavi darbar - poetry reading - by poets who write about things Sikh in English.

A Fool's Journey: A.S. Bhalla's Desperate Search for a Tenuous Connection With History

A Book Review by ROOPINDER SINGH September 30, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009

]]> "O fool! Be not proud of thy caste." Mr Bhalla seems to have missed this seminal message of Guru Amar Das.

Punjabi: Now Among Canada's Top Spoken Languages

NEWS REPORT September 30, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009

]]> Punjabi is now jostling with Chinese as the largest spoken language in Canada, after English and French.

Operation BlueStar

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON September 29, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009

]]> 'Blue Star' is the name given by astronomers to giant, aging stars which explode and become large, black holes.

A Prisoner's Song - Selected Best Film at Spinning Wheel 2009

NEWS REPORT September 28, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009

]]> It tells the story of an obscure audio recording discovered recently of a Sikh Prisoner of War in WWI Germany.

Best Exhibit: Spinning Wheel Film Festival & Art Expo 2009

NEWS REPORT September 28, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009

]]> A four-showcase display of over 200 toy soldiers, plus over 50 original period items relating to the Sikh regiments.

Spinning Wheel Honours Hew McLeod

News Report September 27, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009

]]> Dr. McLeod's wife, Margaret, and their daughter, Ruth Fleury, were present for the dedication of the festival.

Historic Unveiling of Iconic Ranjit Singh Painting

NEWS REPORT September 27, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Sun, 27 Sep 2009

]]> It's a tour-de-force of colours, textures and allegorical detail.

Four Spinning Wheel Filmmakers Named for OMNI-TV Grants

PRESS REPORT September 25, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009

]]> OMNI-TV is The Spinning Wheel Film Festival's lead Media Partner.

Toronto Fetes The Lion of Delhi

by RAVEENA AULAKH September 24, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009

]]> A Sikh reporter is now the news, and a hero, after a politician ducked his question - and then his flying sneaker.

Here and Now

by I.J. SINGH September 23, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009

]]> The command in Guru Granth to 'meditate' asks me to center the mind. This is crucial to a meaningful life ...

Maharani Sahiba: Mover & Shaker

based on report by GAGANDEEP AHUJA September 22, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 22 Sep 2009

]]> When the bureaucrats argued that there was no precedent, Minister Preneet Kaur told them that this would henceforth be the precedent.

The Last of The House of Ranjit Singh

by KANWARJIT SINGH KANG September 21, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009

]]> Princess Bamba lived, in her latter years, and died an alien in the kingdom of her father, Maharaja Duleep Singh.

Partition plus 62-years: Chandigarh, Punjab's Capital?

September 20, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009

]]> The name "Chandigarh", the new capital of post-Partition Punjab, translates into "The Fort of the Sword".

Canadian Model Raminder Kaur Signs Up With Major Record Label

by PRWEB September 20, 2009 (22 comment(s)) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009

]]> She is to star in 19 of the 41 music videos and all of the 63 television ads for the new double CD release.

Freedom Fighters

by SCOTT SHANE September 19, 2009 (11 comment(s)) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009

]]> If only they will now turn their attention to applying the same principles of democracy to India!

"5"

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON September 18, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009

]]> " ... The five entered the tent blessed by their faith alone ..."

Connecting The Dots

by SATINDER SINGH September 17, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009

]]> " ... one of the biggest massacres in history of unarmed civilians by the organized military force of a nation ..."

Man With a Mission

by GURMUKH SINGH September 16, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009

]]> Slim and tall, Giani ji had a charismatic personality and a spiritual presence.

The Crowning of Harjaap Singh

by T. SHER SINGH September 15, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009

]]> In a couple of weeks, my nephew will go through a regal rite of passage into manhood.take

Hytler

A Poem by KULTARAN SINGH September 14, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 14 Sep 2009

]]> " ... that day they would enter a hellish, satanic deal,// They were to be cogs in a vary large convoluted wheel ..."

New Revelations on Air-India Tragedy

by IAN MACLEOD September 13, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009

]]> A highly-placed Indian diplomat meeting with a man considered to be Terrorist Number One?

Painter & Poet: In Times of Love

A Book Review by RANA SIDDIQUI ZAMAN September 12, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009

]]> "She is always there," says Imroz matter-of-factly of Amrita Pritam.

Standing Logic On Its Head

by I.J. SINGH & MANJYOT KAUR September 11, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009

]]> Simplistic comparisons are easily propounded, but almost always remain of minimal value.

Historic Painting of Guru Gobind Singh in New York Auction

NEW REPORT September 11, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009

]]> This portrait is part of a series of four closely-related paintings depicting The Tenth Master, the last of which is at Hazur Sahib.

Partition Woes

by WILLIAMS COLE September 10, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009

]]> In 1947, when Partition happened, I think people thought it was going to be a soft border ...

Red Baraat: Bhangra, Brass and Bringing It

An Interview by TAZ September 10, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009

]]> Bumping beats to rearrange heart beats, Red Baraat is "Hoi, hoi-ing" into the hearts of people across America.

Rani Jindan's Necklace

Press Release September 09, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 9 Sep 2009

]]> Yet another treasure, pillaged by the British after their annexation of The Kingdom of Punjab in 1849, has surfaced.

California Legislature Passes Kirpan Law

by STEVEN HARMON September 09, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 9 Sep 2009

]]> Sikh-Americans hope a bill now on its way to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk will make it easier to practice their faith.

Boys Will Be Boys

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON September 08, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Sep 2009

]]> A mother relates the antics of her two sons as they secretly imitate their father.

Microsoft's Parminder Singh: He Heads His Own United Nations

by PATRICK BRETHOUR September 07, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 7 Sep 2009

]]> Tacked on the wall is a world map, with dozens of coloured stickers, each pointing to the home town of a new programmer.

Dual Citizenship: Caveat Emptor - Buyer Beware!

by Dr. SUJIT K. PANDIT September 06, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 Sep 2009

]]> The loud talk about "Dual Citizenship" for persons of Indian origin living outside India, is just a political hoax.

Mass Sightings of UFO Reported

by MICHAEL COHEN September 05, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 5 Sep 2009

]]> Countless people saw a large, bright light that hovered and crisscrossed over the city of Patiala ...

The 100 Years Living Club

by PATRICIA LEIGH BROWN September 05, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 5 Sep 2009

]]> Together, they fend off the well of loneliness and isolation that so often accompany the move to this country late in life.

Redemption ... Amidst The Drug Wars

by GURMEET KAUR September 04, 2009 (24 comment(s)) — Fri, 4 Sep 2009

]]> A silent war is on between the gurdwara and the neighbourhood thekas - the Akal De-addiction Centre is the DMZ!

The Saga of Saragarhi

by JEYAGANESH GOPALSAMY September 03, 2009 (20 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Sep 2009

]]> The 21 Sikh soldiers were up against the ferocious Afridi and Orakzai tribes of the Pashtun - 10,000 of them.

Mental Health ... is a Health Issue

by GAGANDEEP SINGH, M.D. September 03, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Sep 2009

]]> There is a certain amount of misinformation about the field of psychiatry, as well as some stigma ...

Heaven, Hell & Places Between

by I.J. SINGH September 02, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Wed, 2 Sep 2009

]]> Can you imagine burning in hell forever? That is how many organized religions terrify us.

1984 & I: Tampering With Witnesses

by AJMER SINGH & ETMAD A. KHAN September 02, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 2 Sep 2009

]]> Even now, he is after my life, he threatened me over the phone. He said he would burn me alive.

Serbjeet Singh's Himalayas: His Own Reality

by BILL AITKEN September 02, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 2 Sep 2009

]]> The renowned artist and filmmaker, known for his love for the Himalayas, passed away last week.

Daar-ji

A Poem by KANWAL PRAKASH SINGH September 01, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Tue, 1 Sep 2009

]]> I am fortunate to call this wonderful mentor my own; He shaped my life and gave birth to my dreams.

Pvt. Buckam Singh Remembered

by PARDEEP SINGH NAGRA September 01, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 1 Sep 2009

]]> We get to the soldier's gravestone. My parents take off their shoes and say a quiet ardaas in his memory.

Patwant Singh's 'The Sikhs'

A Book Review by Dr. PASHAURA SINGH August 30, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 30 Aug 2009

]]> Sikhism emerged not as a synthesis of established religions but as an alternative to them.

Only in Punjab, You Say? Pity.

by ANDREW GOUGH August 29, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009

]]> "I always wanted to do something different, something unique." Well, he has ...

Saving Punjab

by GEOFFREY C. WARD August 28, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009

]]> A Sikh architect is helping to preserve cultural sites in a Punjab still haunted by 1947's heart-wrenching Partition.

Taking the Bull by the Horns: Preserving Our History

by GURPAL SINGH BHULLER August 27, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009

]]> The digital collection is growing at the rate of about 50,000 pages per week.

A Sight for Sore English Eyes

by RIAZAT BUTT August 27, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009

]]> For a small community that comprises the town's largest minority group, they have given a lot to Leamington Spa.

Science Versus Religion: Where's the Beef?

by I.J. SINGH August 26, 2009 (14 comment(s)) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009

]]> The two remain opposite sides of the same true coin of reality. How can one side have any value without the other?

The Open Temple of Makindu

by DAUTI KAHURA August 26, 2009 (48 comment(s)) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009

]]> The presence of two peacocks parading their majestic feathers adds a mystical denouement to the Gurdwara.

What're We Going To Do About It?

by SONNY SINGH August 26, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009

]]> Millions will continue living in fear unless we fundamentally change the immigration system.

Raagi

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON August 25, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009

]]> "Coy, caressing, calling// Taunts of tenderness ripple and cascade ..."

Ma and Pa: A Tribute

by PAWANBIR SINGH August 25, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009

]]> Ma's words are engraved in my heart: truth is the ultimate winner and should be practiced every moment of our existence.

Postcards From The Edge

by HARSIMARBIR SINGH August 24, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009

]]> It had been three months since I had eaten a proper Punjabi meal.

A Shop Called '1469'

by NEHARIKA SABHARWAL August 24, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009

]]> First opened in 2005, it's a concept store selling a whole range of handicrafts and artifacts related to Sikhi and Punjabiyat.

Rubber di Tikki

THE NATIONAL POST August 23, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009

]]> Sports broadcaster Parminder Singh's top five Punjabi ice-hockey terms, as listed in The Toronto Book of Everything.

The Partition & I: The Long Walk Home

A Book Review by KHUSHWANT SINGH [New Delhi] August 23, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009

]]> I have a gut feeling we have a new star rising in Punjab's literary horizon.

Manhattan's Young TUrban Professionals

by SAMUEL G. FREEDMAN August 22, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009

]]> What caught his eye was that the other members of the sangat were like him - the BlackBerry crowd.

On The Ball

by LISA FERNANDEZ August 22, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009

]]> Soccer has provided Kirandip Singh an entry into mainstream Silcon Valley life.

The Art of War: Paintings & Drawings of Sikh Heroes of The Great War

by SANDEEP SINGH BRAR August 21, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 21 Aug 2009

]]> A new exhibit covers the artistic images of our heroes from the First World War.

India on International Watch-list for Violence Against Religious Minorities

NEWS REPORTS August 20, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009

]]> Named as one of the world's most serious offenders, India is listed in the company of Afghanistan, Belarus, Laos and Somalia.

'Daaku' A Local Community in Turmoil

by TIMOTHY TAYLOR August 20, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009

]]> Socially progressive youths fight for change at one of British Columbia's biggest gurdwaras.

Truck Art & Culture

by TARIQ REHMAN August 19, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009

]]> Transport vehicles on the subcontinent have become moving billboards; Pakistanis seem to have turned it into an art form.

My Friend: The Bowl & The Sword

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON August 18, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009

]]> Exploring the twin pillars of Sikhi - degh and tegh!

1984 & I: George Orwell's 1984 Alive & Well in India

by I.J. SINGH August 17, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009

]]> Born in Bihar, India, George Orwell penned a classic which, strangely, perfectly captures the India of today.

The First Gas Attack

by BHUPINDER SINGH HOLLAND August 16, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009

]]> A Havildar was heard shouting to his Sikh troops: "Khabardaar, jehannum pahunche - Watch out, we have arrived in hell!"

The Partition & I: Those Days of Insanity

by KHUSHWANT SINGH [New Delhi] August 15, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009

]]> The papers reported the casualties like a 'Muslim vs. The Rest' cricket score.

Satellite Photos

by BALWANT KAUR [Information Officer, PP] August 15, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009

]]> A number of hitherto unknown and secret photographs have just been released by The Punjab Pentagon.

1984 & I: Wolves in Khaki Clothing

by TUSHA MITTAL August 14, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009

]]> The evidence is overwhelming that the Delhi Police connived in the 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms.

The Sikh Pioneers of Fiji

by JOGINDAR SINGH KANWAL August 13, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009

]]> Despite being in the minority, they have played an important role in the development of this country.

Sikh Martial Arts Go Mainstream

by RAVEENA AULAKH August 13, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 13 Aug 2009

]]> "It's the most fantastic thing I've ever done," he says, three months and dozens of classes later.

The Sardars of Shanghai

by BIVASH MUKHERJEE & XU QIN August 12, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009

]]> The gurdwara has survived the passage of time. However, preservation is still by no means easy.

Arranged Marriages: Times Are A-Changing

by CATRIN NYE August 12, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009

]]> Until recently, it was the way of royalty, nobility ... and the Sikh community as well. But, marriages are no longer left to heaven alone!

The 21 Singhs of Saragarhi

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON August 11, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009

]]> One of the greatest tales of bravery in the annals of Man.

Puran and Piara: A Love Story

by CHRIS CLARKE August 11, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009

]]> Piara had found a family, and Puran had found a way of serving God.

Doing One's Own Thing

by RAVINDER SINGH & I.J. SINGH August 10, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009

]]> No civilization was built by anyone toiling alone. Life is a social contract.

Onkar Singh One Blessed Voice

by ERROL NAZARETH August 10, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009

]]> He puts all his soul into singing Sikh spiritual songs, which will soothe any ears.

Patwant Singh 1925-2009 An Aesthete Par Excellence

by ROOPINDER SINGH August 09, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Sun, 9 Aug 2009

]]> He was always immaculately turned out and loved the good things of life.

The Making of 'Ocean of Pearls'

by ELLEN PILIGIAN August 08, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 8 Aug 2009

]]> "I will have a Sikh character in all of my films ..."

They've Been Britain's Saviours Again & Again! And ... ?

by DEAN NELSON August 07, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 7 Aug 2009

]]> To say the honour was a little late would be an understatement.

Broken Bangles: India's Abandoned Brides

by RAHUL BEDI August 07, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Fri, 7 Aug 2009

]]> Grooms demand and are paid substantial dowries before they flee to their countries, leaving their Indian brides behind in limbo.

An Ode to the Taxi Warriors

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH August 06, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 6 Aug 2009

]]> The conversations are light-hearted, friendly ... and end in debate over the cab-fare - they invariably insist I don't pay!

1984 & I: False Myths

by TARUN J. TEJPAL August 06, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 6 Aug 2009

]]> Saying the right thing, doing the right thing, can still be hugely transformative in ways we Indians seem to have completely forgotten.

The Partition & I: Remembrance of Things Past

by I.J. SINGH August 05, 2009 (15 comment(s)) — Wed, 5 Aug 2009

]]> It has now become so difficult to answer when people ask me where I am from.

The Land of Gobind Rai

by AMITABH SRIVASTAVA August 05, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 5 Aug 2009

]]> It's where Gobind Rai was born to the House of Nanak and Tegh Bahadar, the Ninth Guru ... who later became Guru Gobind Singh.

Damascus Steel

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON August 04, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 4 Aug 2009

]]> Twin gifts to the 11-year old Hargobind as He ascends the Throne of Nanak.

Queen Victoria's Chilling Message: Do Not Have Any Children!

by MIKE PRYCE August 04, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 4 Aug 2009

]]> Strangely, Duleep Singh's nine children had none.

Tej Singh Weds Kivneet Kaur "It Was Meant To Be"

by ELLEN McCARTHY August 02, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 2 Aug 2009

]]> "It was then that he first said, 'I love you!' "

Tandoori Chicken

August 01, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 1 Aug 2009

]]> Every Friday night after work, Bubba Singh would fire up his outdoor grill ...

Sikh-Brit Soldiers Welcome New Role & Honour

by BETH HALE July 31, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009

]]> His proudest moment on duty? When the Queen gave him a wave!

Eulogy

by JERRY BARRIER July 31, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009

]]> He was open to everyone and shared his time with others. He changed the lives of scholars and friends ...

Historical Dictionary of Sikhism

A Book Review by I.J. SINGH & MANJYOT KAUR July 31, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009

]]> Its wealth of useful facts and cross-references will serve as a springboard to motivate the reader ...

W. Hew McLeod 1932 - 2009 Reflections of The Sikh Studies Community

Compiled by TONY BALLANTYNE & JERRY BARRIER July 30, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009

]]> "His life was gentle; and the elements so mix'd in him ... "

Books & Booklets by W. Hew McLeod

A BIBLIOGRAPHY July 30, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009

]]> A list of the lengthier works he published during the course of a lifetime in Sikh Studies.

Shoegate Hero Jarnail Singh Finally Speaks Out

by JARNAIL SINGH [a sikhchic.com exclusive] July 29, 2009 (28 comment(s)) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009

]]> The Indian government should uphold justice. Forgetting 1984 is not an option.

So, This is Evolution

by VRINDA SHARMA July 29, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 29 Jul 2009

]]> The Punjab government has embarked on a project to teach bad monkeys good manners.

The Queen's New Sikh Guards

by THE DAILY MAIL July 28, 2009 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009

]]> Signaler Simranjit Singh and Lance Corporal Sarvjit Singh now guard Buckingham Palace.

Maharani Jind Kaur Remembered

by SHRABANI BASU July 28, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009

]]> The unveiling of a memorial to Rani Jindan in London, England casts a spotlight anew on her.

Batting a Century: A Writer's Journey

by I.J. SINGH July 27, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009

]]> Happy should be the author who has one good idea in his lifetime to explore and develop.

Akal Takht's Clarion Call on the Environment

by I.P. SINGH July 27, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 27 Jul 2009

]]> The Jathedar has set an important precedent, and a challenge to the world's religions.

1984 & I: Mass Murderer Jagdish Tytler - Unfinished Business

by HARINDER BAWEJA July 26, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 26 Jul 2009

]]> Witnesses were coerced and threatened by a network of middlemen who struck dubious deals to win over witnesses.

Sangat and Pangat: The Company of Singers The Community of Feet

Two Poems by MICHELE GIBSON July 25, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009

]]> Worshipping and breaking bread together within a congregation, are the central pillars of Sikhi.

Becoming a Dukie ... and an American!

by HARSIMARBIR SINGH July 25, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009

]]> Rather than being impressed by my personality or looks, she was thrilled to see ... a fellow Dukie!

Keeping up with the ... Singhs!

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH July 24, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009

]]> Singh is now one of the most common surnames in Australia; in some localities, the most prevalent one.

Bhai Analjit Singh: He Dares to Dream Big

by MOINAK MITRA July 24, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 24 Jul 2009

]]> The youngest son of the late Bhai Mohan Singh, founder of Ranbaxy, he is the founder of the conglomerate Max India.

Hew McLeod Passes Away: The End of an Era in Sikh Scholarship

by I.J. SINGH July 23, 2009 (18 comment(s)) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009

]]> By his own confession, he was an agnostic. Otherwise, I would happily dub him a sehajdhari!

Converts to Sikhi: The Challenges They Face

by AMRIT KAUR July 23, 2009 (11 comment(s)) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009

]]> Many feel a lack of community - isolated and alone. From the community they've left and the community they've joined.

Sikhi's Green Philosophy: Pavan-Guru Paani-Pita Maata-Dharat

by JASMEET KAUR SIDHU July 22, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009

]]> As a Sikh-Canadian, I loved the idea of enaging members of my faith into the climate change discussion.

Sikh-Briton Victims of Crime Can Select Own-Faith Officers

by CATRIN NYE July 22, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009

]]> The Met said the new service could be extended to other minority groups in the future.

View the Bio Documentary on Hew McLeod, Sikh historian

FEILDING HERALD July 20, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009

]]> Anyone interested in learning about Sikhism in the English language starts by reading McLeod.

Blood, Sweat & Tears: The Saga of Sikh-Malaysians

by BALAN MOSES July 20, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009

]]> They came and stayed, infusing a richness to the culture of the nation which they grew to call home.

The Absolute Truth About Man's First Moon Landing

THE BATHINDA TIMES July 20, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 20 Jul 2009

]]> Neil Armstrong had barely stepped down on the moon when ...

1984 & I: Fear No Man Nor Make One Afraid

by D.J. SINGH July 19, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009

]]> Both of his arms were broken; shards of glass in his hair; deep cuts lining his face along his eyes and nose; head swollen, bloody, bruised.

Parting of the Rivers

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON July 18, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009

]]> Cataclysmic events at the hands of foreign plunderers and home-grown traitors ravaged Punjab twice within a century.

Sikhi Crosses Racial, Ethnic Barriers

by NIDHI SHARMA July 17, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009

]]> Although Sikhism does not have missionaries, more and more are converting to Sikhism in the 21st century.

Here's Comes A New Crop of Jokers from India

by MIKE STROBEL July 17, 2009 (15 comment(s)) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009

]]> Amma's Hugs are free, but nothing else is! Meet Sri Mata Amiritanandamayi Devi, the latest god from Hindustan.

Life's New Chapter: A Time for Catch-Up?

by I.J. SINGH & ARDAMAN SINGH MADAN July 16, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009

]]> The greatest driving force in life is the desire to be useful and to do something meaningful.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Na Suno - Na Sunao

by Mrs. GURJEET SINGH July 16, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009

]]> Why are we so afraid to stand up for what is right and support it?

Dawn to Dusk: A Day in the Life of a Granthi

by MERVYN DYKES July 15, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009

]]> For Giani Sarindar Singh and Giani Manjeet Singh, the days can be long because the gurdwara never closes.

1984 & I: The Conspiracy of Silence

by RAJINDER PURI July 14, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009

]]> The full truth about a host of scandals and mysterious deaths has never come out.

Moshe Safdie to Design Durbar Sahib's New Environs

by AJAY BHARADWAJ July 14, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009

]]> Renowned Lebanese landscape architect Vladimir Djurovic will help him select rare trees from around the world.

India's Saviour: Sardar Manmohan Singh

by MICHAEL ELLIOTT [Time] July 13, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009

]]> "His actions have changed tens of millions of lives for the better ..."

Ivneet Singh Bains: In The Pursuit of Excellence

by RATTAN MALL July 12, 2009 (11 comment(s)) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009

]]> He came to Canada with his parents a mere two years ago from Chandigarh, Punjab.

Zoravar and Fateh

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON July 11, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009

]]> The two younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh: Zoravar was nine years old, Fateh six.

1984 & I: Round and Round

Compiled by HARINDER BAWEJA July 10, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009

]]> "Round and round, What comes around goes around ..." goes the pop song.

The Kartarpur Corridor

by TRIVIDESH SINGH July 09, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 9 Jul 2009

]]> Scholars and politicians tend to forget that religion can also help in acting as a peacemaker or bridge.

The Immigrant

by T. SHER SINGH July 08, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 8 Jul 2009

]]> At the border, they'll take one look at his turban, his unshorn hair and beard, his bronze tan, his thick-accent, and ...

The Neighbourhood Tandoor

by AVTAR SINGH July 08, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 8 Jul 2009

]]> Like the village well, it brought the women of the neighbourhood together.

Manika Kaur's Bandhana

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH July 07, 2009 (34 comment(s)) — Tue, 7 Jul 2009

]]> What started as an experiment to record a single Shabad, went on to become a unique musical collaboration.

Ivory Towers, or Towers of Learning

by I.J. SINGH July 06, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Mon, 6 Jul 2009

]]> It is important that academic and lay voices do not remain secluded from each other.

1984 & I: A Letter to Indira Gandhi July-4-1984

by Dr. TEJA SINGH July 05, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Sun, 5 Jul 2009

]]> In our struggle for independence, we made a careful choice of means to achieve worthy ends.

They Also Serve

by KEN HERAR July 04, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 4 Jul 2009

]]> This individual, identifying himself as being from India but not Punjab, goes on a rampage of assaulting Sikhs.

I, Mardana

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON July 03, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 3 Jul 2009

]]> "I am Mardana, I play rebab and sing ..."

Ram Narayan Kumar: Relentless Crusader

by JAGMOHAN SINGH & ANJUMAN ARA BEGUM July 02, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 2 Jul 2009

]]> Sikhs are eternally indebted to him for his monumental work in documenting India's human rights violations.

Who is A Sikh? A Response to the 'Judgment'

by I.J. SINGH July 01, 2009 (37 comment(s)) — Wed, 1 Jul 2009

]]> I expect a more vigorous, even a heart-rending, debate will follow.

It's A Wonderful World

by T. SHER SINGH July 01, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 1 Jul 2009

]]> Watching over the scene is a tall, erect figure. Quiet, as if everything that needed to be said, she had said a long time ago.

A Taste of Infinity

by DILPREET KAUR July 01, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 1 Jul 2009

]]> Music surpasses the limits of language and becomes an essential delivery mechanism for the message of the Gurus.

The Truth, The Whole Truth, & Nothing But The Truth: Gunisha Kaur's 'Lost in History'

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR June 30, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009

]]> Decades after the events of 1984, the Punjab issues have become a moral imperative ...

The Turban in the World Wars

by BHUPINDER SINGH (Holland) June 30, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009

]]> "My Regiment consisted entirely of Sikhs and of course they always wore the Khaki Safa."

The Judgment: Gurleen Kaur v. The State of Punjab

by JASBIR SINGH SETHI June 29, 2009 (16 comment(s)) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009

]]> We Sikhs urgently need a credible forum of our own where such issues can be properly addressed.

France: A Warped View of Women ...And of Freedom!

by DEEPAK CHOPRA, et al June 29, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009

]]> Being a person of faith, or a person of no faith, should be of absolutely no concern to any government.

Galitcha: A Musical Tapestry

by DON WILCOCK June 28, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009

]]> Kuljit Singh Sodhi, the band's leader, sees music as the antidote to racism.

To Serve & Protect: Sikh-Americans in US Army

by MEETA KAUR June 27, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009

]]> In the two World Wars, 83,005 turban-wearing Sikh soldiers were killed and 109,045 were wounded - fighting for the Allies!

Baljit Singh Rihal: Magistrate - Uxbridge, UK

by AILSA DIXON June 27, 2009 (23 comment(s)) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009

]]> The crime-fighting airport IT engineer will now be handing out judgments in Uxbridge Magistrates Court.

Let's All Write a Memoir

by ABIGAIL THOMAS June 26, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009

]]> Each one of us has a story to tell. And, if it's an immigrant's story, it always has the makings of an epic!

Daya - Compassion: One is Made of Many

by T. BYRAM KARASU June 25, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009

]]> Without any hesitation, the elderly Sikh gave him fifteen rupees.

Ik Oankaar Art Contest:A Bouquet of Creations

sikhchic.com June 25, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009

]]> The Winner is Karan Sher Singh of Ontario, Canada.

Ajay Singh Banga, MasterCard's New President? Priceless!

NEWS REPORTS June 24, 2009 (14 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009

]]> He will be responsible for the company's key business operations globally.

1984 & I: The Dead and the Living

by HARINDER BAWEJA June 24, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009

]]> The women screamed for help, but the Police car drove by. Duty hour was over!

Nimrata Nikki Kaur Randhawa-Haley In Race for South Carolina Governor

NEWS REPORTS June 24, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Jun 2009

]]> "My race for Governor is more than a campaign. It's a movement focused on bringing good government back ..."

Master Tara Singh: Freedom Warrior

by I.J. SINGH June 22, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009

]]> He dominated the Sikh political scene in the middle half of the twentieth century.

Sikhs in the City: London's Marathon Fathers

by LAURA POTTER June 21, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009

]]> This winning Marathon relay team consists of four Sikh-Briton elders with a combined age of 336.

Mum and Dad: Birthing Together

by HARPS KAUR & RANDIP SINGH CHHOKAR June 21, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 21 Jun 2009

]]> "This is the future of maternity care."

Singing With Dad: A Daughter Reminisces on Dya Singh

by PARVYN KAUR June 20, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009

]]> I was five the first time I remember tottering on stage behind my father.

Pitaji's Dream

by T. SHER SINGH June 18, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009

]]> Decades later, as he lay on his deathbed, a dream revived a memory. "I want to go to Rome," he said.

Holy Cow!

by KHUSHWANT SINGH (The Hindustan Times) June 18, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009

]]> The Good Lord has created all kinds to people this beautiful planet. Obviously, He also has a sense of humour!

A Gentle Reminder to President Obama

by JULIA DUIN June 18, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Jun 2009

]]> Sikh-Americans have been part of the local scene for 110 years, and now number close to a million.

For Sikhi to Flourish, Sardarnis Must Lead, Not Lag

by I.J. SINGH June 17, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009

]]> Is it true that the Rehat Maryada applies only to men?

District of Columbia Proclaims Sikh Heritage Week in U.S. Capital

sikhchic.com June 17, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009

]]> Washington, D.C. celebrates Sikh Heritage June 15-21.

Punjab - A Cataclysmic Showdown: Aftermath and Challenges

A Book Review by NORMAN G. BARRIER June 16, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009

]]> Bhupinder Singh Mahal adds to the literature with a provocative synthesis of material.

Sikh-Britons Adorn Queen's Latest Honours List

NEWS REPORTS June 16, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009

]]> Gurdev Kaur, awarded an OBE, is Founder and Chair of The Sikh Nari Manch (Women's Forum).

Tees Maar Khan -The Vanquisher of Thirty Monsters With a Single Blow!

sikhchic.com June 16, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Jun 2009

]]> People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals spokesman Bruce Friedrich has condemned the murder.

The Moth and the Flame

by T. SHER SINGH June 15, 2009 (18 comment(s)) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009

]]> Volunteers spill into the streets, gently stop the traffic and offer kacchi lassi to all those who are driving by.

1984 & I: Eyewitness Testimony from Inside the Harmandar Sahib

Mon, 15 Jun 2009

]]> A blood-curdling account of what Indira Gandhi's troops did in Amritsar.

Akal Security Inc. -Protecting America

by JOHN BURNETT June 14, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009

]]> The reach of this Sikh-founded and Sikh-managed company is huge.

Online Sikh Exhibition Launched to Commemorate 1984 Anniversary

by SANDEEP SINGH BRAR June 13, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009

]]> A repository of eyewitness accounts, photographs, news & magazine articles, judicial reports.

Kashmir Singh Heed: British Columbia's New Solictor General

NEWS REPORTS June 12, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009

]]> He is the latest in a long line of Sikh-Canadians who have held Cabinet positions in the Province of British Columbia.

1984 & I: This is How Militants Are Born

by SHOBITA NAITHANI June 12, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 12 Jun 2009

]]> Nirpreet was 16 years old on November 2, 1984 when the mob came for her father, Nirmal Singh.

Ik Oankaar: A Poem

by MICHELE GIBSON June 11, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009

]]> The latest offering - a poetic look - at what is indescribable, unfathomable ...

Malaysia's SWAN - Sikh Women's Awareness Network

by DYA SINGH June 10, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009

]]> A group for women, about women, by women, takes on women's issues headlong.

Ravi Singh Bhalla Wins City Council Seat in New Jersey

NEWS REPORTS June 10, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009

]]> He received the highest number of votes out of a slate of six.

Back Home, After Years of Plundering Abroad

by GEORGE MONBIOT June 09, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Jun 2009

]]> Opium, famine, banks - all played their part in Britain's plundering of the globe.

The Joy of Less

by PICO IYER June 09, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Jun 2009

]]> There was always some higher position I could attain ... which meant I was guaranteed never to arrive and always to remain dissatisfied.

Jagdeep Singh: Silicon Valley's Top Bargain CEO

by CHRIS O'BRIEN June 08, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 8 Jun 2009

]]> The company Infinera continues to gather momentum under his leadership: he's a widely respected figure in his industry.

1984 & I: An Eye-Witness Account from June 1984

by ROBERT MATAS June 07, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 7 Jun 2009

]]> His voice quivers as he recounts the horrific scene: dead bodies everywhere, everywhere, everywhere, he repeats.

The Khalsa Heritage Project

by MEGHA MANN June 06, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 6 Jun 2009

]]> The world's foremost comprehensive Sikh heritage centre celebrates five centuries of Sikh history.

Guru Hargobind Lord of Miri Piri

A Painting by KANWAR SINGH DHILLON June 05, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 5 Jun 2009

]]> Kanwar Singh Dhillon's latest masterpiece commemorates the 25th Anniversary of 1984.

Operation Bluestar: What happened on June 5, 1984

Edited by SUDESH N. BAJAJ June 05, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 5 Jun 2009

]]> This miliary operation has been listed as one of India's Top 10 Disgraces by the country's own leading journal, India Today.

Whither GM? Whither Sikhs?

by I.J. SINGH June 04, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 4 Jun 2009

]]> The institutions that define us, that we live by, must periodically be reborn - they must begin anew - or die.

Afghanistan's Person of the Year: Anarkali Kaur Honaryar

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH June 04, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 4 Jun 2009

]]> A dentist by profession but an activist by choice, this gutsy Sikh-Afghani was recently conferred the high honour.

Tiny Jeeya

by MICHELE GIBSON June 04, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 4 Jun 2009

]]> A poem inspired by the innocence of a 2-year old at a kirtan service I attended recently.

1984 & I:It's June Again ...

A Poem by GURMEET KAUR June 04, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 4 Jun 2009

]]> This June, the 25th after 1984, brings back painful memories of Indira Gandhi's crimes.

Simmar Pal Singh: The Peanut Prince of Argentina

by R. VISHWANATHAN June 03, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 3 Jun 2009

]]> When he came to Argentina in 2005, his company ranked 28th; this year, it is the sixth largest in the industry.

A Historic Document Dated June 2, 1984

June 02, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 2 Jun 2009

]]> A historic letter sent on behalf of the Sikhs to Indira Gandhi soon after the military assault began on the Golden Temple.

The Third Sikh Holocaust: Ram Narayan Kumar's Terror in Punjab: Narratives, Knowledge and Truth

A Book Review by PRITAM SINGH June 01, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 1 Jun 2009

]]>

Princess is My Middle Name

by FELICIA KAUR JODHKA June 01, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 1 Jun 2009

]]> From very early on, I have had engrained into my mind that I would grow up to become a beautiful princess who would find Prince Charming.

Anita Rau Badami's Can You Hear the Nightbird Call?

A Book Review by AMY SANDS BRODOFF May 31, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 31 May 2009

]]> Badami bridges far-flung worlds and people touched by the tragic events of 1984.

Guru Nanak Niwas: An Assisted-Care Centre

by ANUPREET SANDHU BHAMRA May 29, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Fri, 29 May 2009

]]> "Seniors should get out from their homes and have their own lives."

What a Fine Mess We've Got Us Into!

by I.J. SINGH May 29, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 29 May 2009

]]> It is a cyclical process that will continue, as will life. In time, the floors will age and lose their shine again, and there'll be another round ...

Money, Power & Death: The Lure of Gangs

by RANDY SHORE May 28, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 28 May 2009

]]> The whole point of the film is to stop the younger kids from going down that path.

Canada Loses Accomplished Poet & Academic: Kuldip Kaur Gill

by CHRISTINA TOTH May 28, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 28 May 2009

]]> "My first schooling was watching the teacher write letters on a slate, as I copied them in the sand ..."

1984 & I: The Ghosts of Mrs. Gandhi

by AMITAV GHOSH May 27, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 27 May 2009

]]> The three seated themselves in the intimate circle and soon a silver tea tray appeared.

Three Sikhs Named in "Canada's Top 25 Immigrants"

NEWS REPORTS May 25, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 25 May 2009

]]> A nationwide survey has resulted in the voting of the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants. The 25 include three Sikh-Canadians.

Jind Kaur: She Shook the British Empire

by JEROME TAYLOR May 25, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 25 May 2009

]]> A new, richly-illustrated coffee-table biography explains how the last Queen of the Punjab died in Victorian London.

7-Yr-Old Sikh-American Wows Obama & Schwarzenegger

by PRABHJOT SINGH May 24, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 24 May 2009

]]> "I can already say you will be a big part of our future."

Shri Hurry Baboo & Nihang Singh Ji

by DIWAKAR PRASHAD May 24, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 24 May 2009

]]> The baboo challenges the warrior for a battle of wits. The Nihang, never averse to picking a fight, accepts.

Lest we Forget, This Memorial Day U.S.A. May 25, 2009

by MOHAN SINGH DHARIWAL May 23, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 23 May 2009

]]> Throughout the last five centuries, Sikhs have unflinchingly spilled their blood in protection of civil liberties around the world.

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH May 22, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Fri, 22 May 2009

]]> On a hot summer day, one book caught my eye: a series of essays - easy to read, easy to understand and, most of all, captivating!

1984 & I: We Were Armed With Mom's Blessings

by SANMEET KAUR May 21, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 21 May 2009

]]> All of ten years old, I lay in my bed wondering how I would manage to get out of the house if we were attacked.

Arthur Erickson: Acclaimed Architect of Vancouver's Ross Street Gurdwara Dies

by CHRISTOPHER HUME May 21, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 21 May 2009

]]> The Khalsa Diwan Society hired the world-renowned architect to design their new gurdwara.

Babaji's Room

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON May 20, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 20 May 2009

]]> A gurdwara - lovingly referred to as "Babaji's Room" - is the space for refuge to simran and contemplation in Sikh homes.

Vox Populi:Hail to the Chief!

by I.J. SINGH May 20, 2009 (17 comment(s)) — Wed, 20 May 2009

]]> I celebrate Manmohan Singh for the same reasons he is celebrated around the globe: he is competent and he has integrity.

Piety by Proxy: Who Are We Kidding?

by KHUSHWANT SINGH [New Delhi] May 18, 2009 (14 comment(s)) — Mon, 18 May 2009

]]> A dozen akhand paaths were being performed ... but with no one listening to them!

Nugget of Wisdom

by MIROSLAV VOLF May 18, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 18 May 2009

]]> The Sikh wisdom I discovered in The Golden Temple, Amritsar, turned out to be buried treasure of my own faith.

Sardar Mayor Sahib Ji: The 5th Sikh Mayor of Slough, England

NEWS REPORTS May 18, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 18 May 2009

]]> "I got into politics to serve people and not for personal satisfaction. I will promote Slough wherever I go."

Indian Elections:Different Hopes and Aspirations

by BARNABY PHILLIPS May 16, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 16 May 2009

]]> Farmer suicides have been a scourge across the Punjabi and Indian countryside.

In Sikhi, Superstitions Will Get You Nowhere

by HARJINDER SINGH May 15, 2009 (15 comment(s)) — Fri, 15 May 2009

]]> Sadly, many are sliding back into the very same superstitions and rituals which were expressly rejected by the Gurus.

1984 & I:The Raagi's Wife

by SHOBHITA NAITHANI May 15, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 15 May 2009

]]> The mob surrounded Bhai Badal Singh, stabbed him, put a tire around his neck, doused him in kerosene, and set him ablaze.

Sikhs in the City: Jaspreet Kaur's Punjabi Sitcom"Teri Meri Duniya"

by RANDY SHORE May 14, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 14 May 2009

]]> Sikh/Punjabi immigrants want to integrate into Canadian culture, but at the same time keep their heritage and identity.

Sikh-Briton Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha is Back!

by SUBHASH K. JHA May 14, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 14 May 2009

]]> "It takes me back to my Punjabi roots, very West London."

The Shaming Gulf Between Wealth & Want

by AMELIA GENTLEMAN May 13, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 13 May 2009

]]> The gulf is widening between India's greedy billionaires and the 250 million people who live beneath the $1-a-day poverty line.

On the War-Path ... Against Drugs

by MANMEET SINGH May 13, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 13 May 2009

]]> The vilage youth took out a motorcycle rally to create awareness about the damage that drugs have done.

1984 & I: 25 Years? It's Still 1984!

by TUSHA MITTAL May 12, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Tue, 12 May 2009

]]> The politician Bhagat was dressed in a white kurta-pyjama, white shawl and black glasses, watching people kill and be killed.

Kiran Ahluwalia:Punjabi Diva

May 12, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 12 May 2009

]]> Her compositions and arrangements are filled with the magic of unexpected collaborations and sublime cross-cultural pollinations.

Unique House Serves Unique ... And Urgent Need!

by MANVIR SINGH May 10, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 10 May 2009

]]> She took us to a room that had a number of baby cradles ... which held babies that had been abandoned.

Biji:A Homage to My Mother ...And to Motherhood!

by T. SHER SINGH May 09, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Sat, 9 May 2009

]]> The brunt of the sacrifices we had to make were primarily borne by Biji!

1984 & I:An Attack on Jungpura,The Warriors' Colony

by CHINTAN SINGH May 08, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 8 May 2009

]]> The mob tried to enter Jungpura from Lajpat Nagar, but the Sikh defenders in Pashauri Mohalla met them and stopped them in their tracks.

GPS Innovator & Educator Receives Top Honour

NEWS REPORT May 08, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 8 May 2009

]]> Earlier, the industry journal GPS World had named Prof. Mohinder Singh one of the "50+ Leaders to Watch" in the world.

Penang, Malaysia:Digging Into Our History

by HIMANSHU BHATT May 08, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 8 May 2009

]]> It was here, soon after the British built the fort in 1786, that the country's first gurdwara was housed.

Cool Dudes

by SONNY SINGH May 06, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 6 May 2009

]]> At least 100 Sikh youth, most of them in high school or younger, participated in a recent dastaar competition in New York, with hundreds of community members present.

Sikh Scouts

by RAMNEET KAUR SACHDEV May 05, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 5 May 2009

]]> After they warmed up to us, the kids couldn't stop talking about their favorite movies, TV shows and music.

Shastar Vidya:The Art & Science of Sikh Weaponry

by JEROME TAYLOR May 05, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 5 May 2009

]]> Watched by scores of eagle-eyed students, the two combatants use elegant curved swords and small circular shields.

1984 & I: Probe of Delhi Police was Stopped

An Interview by HARINDER SINGH BAWEJA May 04, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 4 May 2009

]]> Leading Indian bureaucrat describes how he was thwarted from telling the truth about the role of the police in the pogroms.

Jind Kaur: Escape from Chunar Fort

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON May 03, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 3 May 2009

]]> A tale of woe and hope, as Rani Jindan escapes from the British, hoping to re-unite with her son, the Maharaja.

Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia: Sultan of Punjab

by MOHINDER SINGH AHLUWALIA May 03, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 3 May 2009

]]> Today, on his birthday (May 3), we honour the memory of Sultan-ul-Quom Jassa Singh Ahluwalia

India's Shame: The Personal Ordeal of Cynthia Mahmood

by CYNTHIA K. MAHMOOD May 02, 2009 (50 comment(s)) — Sat, 2 May 2009

]]> You don't want to read the rest of this story. Not if you want to avoid confronting the utter disgrace of a nation ...

Two Giant Musicians Meet in Malaysia: Dya Singh & Vikram Singh

by YONG SOO HEONG May 02, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 2 May 2009

]]> There is hope that their walking partnership might lead them to collaborate on some music in the future.

Bhai Samund Singh Hazuri Raagi Heavenly Minstrel

by HARJAP SINGH AUJLA May 01, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Fri, 1 May 2009

]]> But for some scattered Shabads, we've lost the entire treasure of his Gurbani recordings.

A Modest Proposal To Improve Inflight Safety for Airline Passengers

by DAYA KAUR May 01, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 1 May 2009

]]> A dozen passengers were injured when they hit their heads on the ceiling of the aircraft.

1984 & I: I Remember ...

by INNI KAUR April 28, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009

]]> My grandmother very calmly said: "Inni, if that door opens, I will kill you first and then I will kill myself."

Modern India's Culture Now Punjabi

by VIR SANGHVI April 28, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009

]]> Doesn't it surprise you that no matter where you go in India, people want to dance the Bhangra?

Roopinder Singh's Air-Marshal Arjan Singh

A Book Review by I.J. SINGH April 27, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 27 Apr 2009

]]> A distinguished man, a real hero, a life fully and purposefully lived ...

Mandip Kaur Sandher: Eco-Warrior

by THANA DHARMARAJA April 24, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009

]]> She encourages people to select a specific village and start small, as the overall problem of sanitation can be overwhelming.

Freedom Don't Come Easy

by T. SHER SINGH April 24, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009

]]> I stood there stunned, gearing up for a riot. The urchins were frozen in motion, assessing the situation.

Finally, A Sikh Police Association

News Report April 23, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 23 Apr 2009

]]> It was apparent to all that a national body of Sikh Police Officers and Police Staff was needed.

Jind Kaur: A Veil of Blind Tears

A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON April 22, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009

]]> The final thoughts of a dying Jind Kaur, Maharani of Punjab and the mother of Duleep Singh, the Last Emperor of Punjab.

1984 & I: A Darkness Unforgotten

by RAHUL BEDI April 22, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 22 Apr 2009

]]> As charred bodies lay in hundreds in broad daylight in the streets of India's capital, it was the utter silence that was haunting.

Our Fig Tree: On Earth Day 2009

by GURMEET KAUR April 21, 2009 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009

]]> Every Earth Day, I make a change in my life, in honour of Bhagat Puran Singh, the great environmentalist.

Sukhpal Singh: How He Built an Auto-Parts Empire

by HELEN DUNNE April 21, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009

]]> At just 18, he opened a car parts shop. Now, he runs 61 busy outlets.

The Saga of the Jaga

by RATNALA THULAJA NAIDU April 20, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009

]]> Sikhs originally came from Punjab to Malaya as soldiers and policemen during the British Raj.

This We'll Defend

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH April 20, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009

]]> Sardar Bhagat Singh Thind, a turban-wearing Sikh-American, was recruited by the U.S. Army to fight in World War I.

The Day My Skin Came Off

by SONNY SINGH April 17, 2009 (13 comment(s)) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009

]]> I try to put my dastaar back on, but it's too windy. Eventually, I get it on messily.

Khushwant Singh: Not One to Mince Words

by SHIVANGI SINGH April 17, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009

]]> "L.K. Advani sowed the seed of communalism in India, and the country will pay for it."

A Brief History of the 1984 Pogroms

by KANCHAN GUPTA April 16, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009

]]> For three days and four nights, the killing and pillaging continued with the police looking on.

Arjan Singh: Air Force Marshal & 5-Star General Turns 90

by ROOPINDER SINGH April 15, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009

]]> A grateful India salutes its only Air Force Marshal and 5-Star General.

Singh Twins Proclaimed Liverpool's First Honorary Citizens

PRESS RELEASE April 15, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009

]]> Amrit and Rabindra Kaur Singh are now honorary citizens of the city they have done so much to promote in recent years.

Throwing a Lion to the Christians

by T. SHER SINGH April 15, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009

]]> It gave me the very template of how to approach other religions, any religion, all religions.

The Singh Song(h) or Singh: Reclaiming My Roots, and My Name

by SONNY SINGH April 14, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Tue, 14 Apr 2009

]]> I have dropped my last name as a concrete way of getting rid of all caste association at the personal level.

The Magic of the Jutti

by T. SHER SINGH April 13, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 13 Apr 2009

]]> Jarnail Singh's saga is but one in a long line of tales in Punjabi lore which proclaim and celebrate the power of the Punjabi Jutti.

To Believe or Not to Be ...

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH April 12, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009

]]> The issue is not unique to us, though it has come to us belatedly. All other faiths have been struggling with it for a century.

Footy in a Patka Down Under

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH April 12, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009

]]> My boys have patkas of every imaginable colour to complement whatever they have in their wardrobe.

My Friend & HeroSardar Jarnail Singh

SUJAN DUTTA April 09, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Thu, 9 Apr 2009

]]> To feel hurt enough and act in the way he did must take something special for a journalist on the beat.

Small Feet, Big Strides:The Guru Gobind Singh Children's Foundation

by SHAGORIKA EASWAR April 08, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 8 Apr 2009

]]> To date, the children have raised over $1.3 million for various causes around the globe.

1984 & I:The Writing On The Wall

NEWS REPORTS April 08, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 8 Apr 2009

]]> Sometimes, when one is willfully blind, the Writing on the Wall appears as a Shoe in the Face!

Siddh Gosht: Class Notes

by MEETA KAUR April 07, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 7 Apr 2009

]]> In their dialogues with Guru Nanak, the Siddhs employed all the techniques and strategies of traditional debates as we know them today.

The SOJHI Project: Who's Friend? Who's Foe?

by I.J. SINGH April 06, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 6 Apr 2009

]]> When charges of blasphemy are pushed forward, that, to me, is nonsense.

A Personal Note

by T. SHER SINGH April 06, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 6 Apr 2009

]]> Dear Friends ...

1984 & I:A Survivors' Colony in Chandigarh

by NIRUPAMA DUTT April 05, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 5 Apr 2009

]]> "We continue to have faith in humanity because of the kindness people from different communities have shown us ..."

Jasmit Singh Rangr:New York's New Star Architect

by SUSHIL CHEEMA April 04, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 4 Apr 2009

]]> "He had definite ideas that he was prepared to share with me, which was different from the other architects ..."

1984 & I:Babur's Second Coming

by HARVIND KAUR April 03, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Fri, 3 Apr 2009

]]> My parents were in disbelief. They were in complete mourning. They were engulfed by the news of a place I'd never even visited.

Justice Choor Singh:Singapore Loses a Noble Leader

by KHUSHWANT SINGH April 02, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 2 Apr 2009

]]> He's lauded by many as the toughest and fairest judge Singapore has ever had.

Silence

by T. SHER SINGH April 02, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 2 Apr 2009

]]> There is no radio, no TV, no newspapers. No music. No discussions. No sermons.

A Mouthful of Venom:Another Gandhi Foams From the Gutter

by KHUSHWANT SINGH [New Delhi] April 02, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 2 Apr 2009

]]> He would be well-advised to undergo psychiatric treatment.

Surinder Kaur:The Nightingale of Punjab

by MUKESH KAPOOR March 31, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009

]]> The Sixth Annual Spinning Wheel Film Festival, held in Toronto in October 2008, was dedicated to her memory.

Standard Cosmetics Launches Water- Resistant Fixxo

by 'AFTAB HUSSEIN' March 31, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009

]]> GOTCHA! Our staff found the opportunity too irresistible! Sorry, but no 'water-resistant' fixxo! Have a great April Fools' Day!

Sirdar Kapur Singh:A True Luminary

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR March 30, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 30 Mar 2009

]]> A towering figure in both Sikh Polity and Letters during much of the 20th Century.

"And What Does Your Husband Do?"

by KHUSHWANT SINGH, New Delhi March 29, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009

]]> So, Sardarni Sahiba, exactly what does he do ...?

Sikhs in the Diaspora:From Seeds to Flowers

by I.J. SINGH March 29, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 29 Mar 2009

]]> Our young today are opening windows to the wider world where earlier generations, including mine, couldn't even detect a possible chink.

Punjab's Destiny is in Their Hands:Bittu, Biba, Tikku, Nitu ...[Sigh!]

by KHUSHWANT SINGH [Chandigarh] March 28, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 28 Mar 2009

]]> What's in a nickname? Plenty, if you ask a Punjab politician.

Women's Equality:Why Aren't We Spearheading The Struggle?

by HARINDER SINGH March 27, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009

]]> The raison d'etre of a Sikh is to fight every dimension of domination by anyone over another!

Sardar Super Model Adorns GQ Magazine's Fashion Pages

Courtesy: GENTLEMAN'S QUARTERLY March 25, 2009 (18 comment(s)) — Wed, 25 Mar 2009

]]> Having wowed Manhattan, Sundeep Singh is now making waves in Europe.

Akal Air Launches Direct UK-Amritsar Flights

News Report March 24, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009

]]> Sikh airline tries to cater to the needs of millions of diaspora Sikhs.

1984 & I:My People's Heart

by preeti kaur March 23, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009

]]> " ... in memory of the Sikhs of Punjab massacred in June 1984 and the Sikhs of Delhi massacred in November 1984 ..."

1984 & I:Ever Strong & Ready

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH March 23, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009

]]> "Do not let him see you crying too much; one day they will carry on the fight ..."

1984 & I:I'll Keep It In My Heart

by KOMAL KAUR March 21, 2009 (20 comment(s)) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009

]]> This is our history. How can we preserve it? How can we share it with the rest of the world?

Harmandip Singh: New Jersey's Rising Basketball Champion

by TOM RIMBACK March 21, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Sat, 21 Mar 2009

]]> At a lanky 6-foot-4, he would stand out anyway. Add in his full beard and turban, and ...

Dayal Kaur Khalsa:Writer & Illustrator of Magical Children's Books

by MAY CUTLER March 20, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009

]]> Her books shine with joy, humour and the fun of life.

Why Are Millions Starving in a Booming India?

by STEPHANIE NOLEN March 20, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009

]]> What's most horrifying about it is its normalcy, across northern India.

Indian Cow,He is 4 Footed Animal

by MAHESH PANDEY March 19, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 19 Mar 2009

]]> An essay written in an IAS exam in India, it is as much a paean to the Cow, as it is a testament to the malleability of the English language.

Listening to Grasshoppers -Genocide, Denial & Celebration

by ARUNDHATI ROY March 18, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009

]]> In this universe, systemic horrors are converted into temporary lapses, attributable to flawed individuals.

Manjot Singh: The New & Rising Star of "Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!"

by AMANDA SODHI March 18, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009

]]> "They needed a Sikh boy for young Lucky's role. I went for the auditions and was selected."

Our War of the Sexes

by I.J. SINGH & GURMEET KAUR March 17, 2009 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009

]]> We have diminshed and ignored what it means to be a Sikh wife and mother.

UnderstandingAsa ki Var:A SikhRI Seminar

by MANJYOT KAUR March 17, 2009 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Mar 2009

]]> We realized that we often have "a relationship with things, but not with the Giver of these things."

MiriPiri Academy: A School With a Difference

by SHRUTI RAVINDRAN March 16, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009

]]> The school's 17-acre compound on the outskirts of Amritsar houses over 100 young Sikhs from across the diaspora.

University of California Riverside Chancellor Clears Prof. Pashaura Singh of All Allegations of 'Wrongdoing'

CHANCELLOR'S OFFICE March 16, 2009 (15 comment(s)) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009

]]> " ... these allegations are not sufficiently credible ..."

Angad Singh Named Top Student Filmmaker at Hollywood Film Fest

by GURMEET KAUR March 16, 2009 (21 comment(s)) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009

]]> "I might be considered a normal American teen, and then again, maybe not ..."

TONIGHTBeard and Moustache Championshipin New York City

by MELENA RYZIK March 14, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009

]]> A Championship custom-made, it would appear, for Sikhs! Are New York Sikhs going to make their presence felt?

The Art of Tying a Turban or, 52 Ways to Tie a Larh

by SIKHSUBCULTURE March 13, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009

]]> The 'Ear Muff' covers up the whole ear. While not terribly popular, it's oddly comfortable in the winter.

A Happy New (Nanakshahi) Year!

by SANDEEP SINGH BRAR March 13, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 13 Mar 2009

]]> The 12 months, the seasons, the weeks, the days, the hours, the minutes and the seconds are all sublime ... when the True Lord comes!

Sikh to a 'T'

by MANJYOT KAUR March 12, 2009 (15 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009

]]> One young fan owns tees in eight of the company's twelve designs!

1984 & I:We in India Remain Divorced from Reality

by KHUSHWANT SINGH (Punjab) March 12, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009

]]> One of the significant outcomes of 9/11 has been the growth of some excellent Sikh advocacy organizations.

Photo Exhibit - Hola Mohalla

March 11, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009

]]> A collection of photos of the great fest taken by some of the world's most renowned photographers.

The Joy of Seva

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH March 11, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009

]]> I was nervous. It was my first day on the job as a crisis hotline volunteer.

Sikh-American Food Enterprise Expands Further

by SHERRI BURI McDONALD March 11, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009

]]> It all began in the 1960's when Bhai Harbhajan Singh Yogi served spicy tea to his yoga students.

Footloose and Fancy Free:Gatka, The Dance of the Sword

by GURU SINGH KHALSA March 10, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009

]]> From a 6-yr-old to a 6-ft giant, they put on quite a show!

Chardi Kalaa Forever!1984 Refugee Faces New Adversity

by PREETI JABBAL & HARISH DAMODARAN March 10, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Mar 2009

]]> "If Waheguru gives us grief, He also gives us the strength to withstand it!"

Anandpur Sahib's Record Blood Donor Camp

by KHUSHWANT SINGH March 09, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Mar 2009

]]> The camp is expected to clock more than 25000 donors in a single day, thus setting a world record.

Jewish Orthodoxy: Coping With Secularism

by SIMON ROCKER March 08, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 8 Mar 2009

]]> Is there a lesson to be learnt for Sikhs from the Jewish experience?

Flora Annie Steel:Punjab's Story Teller

March 06, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 6 Mar 2009

]]> The stars twinkle overhead, the mosquito sings through the hot air, the village dogs bark at imaginary foes ...

Prayer: The Highest Common Denominator

by LESLIE March 05, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 5 Mar 2009

]]> I imagine that the script in my prayerbook was just as unintelligible to him as his was to me.

1984 & I:Interpreting Our Painting

by AMRIT & RABINDRA KAUR SINGH March 05, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 5 Mar 2009

]]> It reflects the personal sense of suffering and injustice felt by Sikhs worldwide.

Kapur Singh:Maker of History

by Major Gurmukh Singh March 03, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Mar 2009

]]> As a senior civil servant in newly independent India, he quickly became cognizant of the Indian Government's bias against Sikhs.

The Khanda in Art

March 03, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Mar 2009

The results of the sikhchic.com Khanda in Art contest.

A Love Letter From the Womb

by MEETA KAUR March 03, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Mar 2009

]]> Please know the day I arrive, within that hour, that exact moment I come to you, I will be shivering, squinting, naked and wet.

The Ik Oankaar Art Contest

EDITORIAL March 02, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Mar 2009

]]> Submissions from all ages, from around the world, Sikh and non-Sikh, are welcome. Deadline for entries: April 19, 2009.

The Final Days of Sardar Bhagat Singh Shaheed

Mon, 2 Mar 2009

]]> On his face, there was a strange glow. He came nearer and stretched his hands through the fence.

The Singh Twins:Diamonds Under Fire

by JAGTARAN SINGH March 02, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Mar 2009

]]> They could either compromise the integrity of their artwork, or they could challenge the notions of "correct art" that were being forced on them.

Unhealed Wounds: Partition & Separation

March 02, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Mar 2009

]]> It was not an uncommon story - those left behind became hostages and were forced to convert to Islam.

The Sikhs : Their Religion, Social Customs, and Way of Life

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR February 28, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 28 Feb 2009

]]> The book's lavish, vivid illustrations and relatively jargon-free text make it quite well-suited for casual perusal and enjoyment.

1984 & I:The Indian Diplomat

by T. SHER SINGH February 25, 2009 (13 comment(s)) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009

]]> Without warning, he picked up a chair and, holding it firmly in both his hands, began smashing everything in sight.

A Stitch in Time:The Art of Cross-Stitch Simran

by CONNIE G. BARWICK February 25, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009

]]> Have you ever considered incorporating it into your meditation or religious experience in any way?

Gurdit Singh:Doyen of Sikh & Punjabi Literature

by ROOPINDER SINGH February 25, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009

]]> Long before he won his many laurels, I had my own title for Giani ji - 'Papa'.

Evolution & Sikhi: A Tribute to Charles Darwin

by I.J. SINGH February 24, 2009 (13 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009

]]> "Vicchar" or reason and analytic thoughtfulness are integral and critical components of being or becoming a Sikh.

Sikh Songster/Writer Wins Oscar

NEWS REPORTS February 23, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009

]]> Sampooran Singh Gulzar shares the Oscar with composer A.R. Rahman for Best Song in Slumdog Millionaire.

Now, Will India Help its Teeming Poor?

by ARVINDER SINGH KANG February 23, 2009 (11 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009

]]> Mumbai/Bollywood is the last place to talk about a balanced point-of-view. It is consistently scurrilous to minorities and outsiders.

Young Filmmaker's Work Selected for Hollywood Festival

NEWS REPORT February 23, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Feb 2009

]]> 15-year-old Angad Singh's new film, Roots and Wings, has been selected for the prestigious International Family Film Festival.

Sant Attar Singh: A Great Soul

by MANPREET SINGH February 19, 2009 (8 comment(s)) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009

]]> In the late 19th century, the Sikh population had declined to a mere 800,000 and the situation was grim.

Sikh Sports Illustrated:Calendar 2009

by SONIA KAUR DHAMI February 18, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009

]]> Sikh men and women have gained world-class stature and brought in awards for their home countries everywhere.

Jaspreet Singh's CHEF Short-listed for The 2009 Commonwealth Best Book Prize

by PETER SCOWEN February 18, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009

]]> They'll be up against writers such as Salman Rushdie and Aravind Adiga.

Stupid Cupid ... orLord Knows Why I'm Still Single

by ARVINDER SINGH KANG February 18, 2009 (13 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009

]]> My first duel with the shameless child of Aphrodite happened in an examination hall when I was in Grade Nine.

Canada's Hockey Night in Punjabi

by RAVEENA AULAKH February 17, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Feb 2009

]]> Hockey Night in Canada's Punjabi experiment is so successful, it's ready to be expanded!

1984 & I:The Cartoonist

by VISHAVJIT SINGH February 16, 2009 (16 comment(s)) — Mon, 16 Feb 2009

]]> For me, change came 18 years late ... in the strange confluence of two tragedies - 1984 and 9/11!

Young Minds, Old Hatreds

by F.S. AIJAZUDDIN February 15, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009

]]> It would have concentrated their minds wonderfully, knowing that they could be annihilated in a fortnight.

How "Valentine's Day" Really Began

February 13, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009

]]> The ritual soon spread to wherever Sikhs went, with the old catch words "Velan-time!"

"I Too Had A Love Story"

A Book Review by ROOPINDER SINGH February 13, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009

]]> The dedication is intriguing: "To the loving memory of the girl whom I loved, yet could not marry."

Angel Island:The Western Gateway to America

by MARIA L. LA GANGA February 13, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 13 Feb 2009

]]> As the immigration station reopens, poems inscribed on the walls reflect the desperation of its immigrant detainees.

Public Advocacy &The Art of Being Heard

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH February 12, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Feb 2009

]]> They were making an appeal to free a Sikh activist, yet neither my Sikh peers nor our gurdwara management knew anything about him.

Sikh Institutions Still Undergoing Growing Pains

by I.J. SINGH February 11, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009

]]> Can you think of any other religion in which the structure and rules of its premier body are debated, discussed and decided by nonbelievers of that religion?

1984 & I:Terror in a Delhi School

by VIKRAM SINGH CHHABRA February 10, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Feb 2009

]]> They entered the school from the rear by cutting the barbed wire that was along the school perimeter.

Drums of War Amidst Nanak's Idyll.. Again!

by RAHUL BEDI February 09, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Feb 2009

]]> Babur ravaged this land during Nanak's lifetime. Now, Indo-Pak war-mongers are at it again.

Launch of a New Book on Nihangs: 'In The Master's Presence'

by GURU KAUR February 09, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Feb 2009

]]> Nidar Singh is an imposing figure, who looks as though he's just sauntered out of some eighteenth century military camp.

LETTER FROM LAHORE The Business of War

by F.S. AIJAZUDDIN February 09, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Feb 2009

]]> How else do the Dick Cheneys of this world live if their friends in dark corners do not make landmines and rockets?

1984 & I:The Face of Evil

by GURMEET KAUR February 07, 2009 (21 comment(s)) — Sat, 7 Feb 2009

]]> They were back before long, over a hundred in number this time around, armed with bricks, torches, metal rods and machetes.

Guru Nanak and Tibetan Buddhism

by TARUNGPA TULKU February 07, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 7 Feb 2009

]]> Most Tibetans know that Guru Nanak visited Tibet, and the mystical ideas of our two religions are very similar.

Noel Q. King:Scholar, Teacher, Friend

Dr. TARLOCHAN SINGH NAHAL February 07, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 7 Feb 2009

]]> He was one of the most sought after speakers in Sikh academic conferences across the diaspora.

Sikh-Briton Armed Forces Gather for Day of Prayer

by ANNA ROBERTS February 04, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Feb 2009

]]> Military men and women were encouraged to invite their nearest and dearest to the afternoon event.

Sikhi & Sikhism: A Distinction Without a Difference

by I.J. SINGH February 03, 2009 (13 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Feb 2009

]]> Sikhism is both a religion and a way of life; the two cannot exist separately.

Hymn For My Soul

by T. SHER SINGH February 03, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Feb 2009

]]> I am now learning the lost art of wasting time. To be useless. I've had enough of usefulness for a lifetime.

"Blessed are the Cheesemakers!" The Sikhs of Lombardi, Italy

EUROPEAN JOURNAL February 02, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Feb 2009

]]> Ninety percent of the cheeseworkers in Lombardi and Italy's Po Region are Sikh-Italians.

Sabre-Rattlers, Shut Up!

by KHUSHWANT SINGH [New Delhi] February 01, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 1 Feb 2009

]]> So let us tell the sabre-rattlers in clear terms, be they Pakistanis or Indians, that war is too serious a matter to be left to soldiers or politicians.

Sikhs & Hardhats:Let Freedom Reign

by CHARLIE GILLIS January 31, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009

]]> If an employee wants to wear a turban, and is made aware of the risks, why not let him make the call?

1984 & I:Forget? Never!

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH January 30, 2009 (11 comment(s)) — Fri, 30 Jan 2009

]]> While many would prefer we forget 1984, I cannot - I am a product of it.

The 1001 Ways We Know God

by T. SHER SINGH January 28, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009

]]> I love the freedom we have been given to refer to or address God as whatever we want, in whatever language we choose.

The 1984 Record

A SPECIAL sikhchic.com FEATURE January 27, 2009 (10 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 Jan 2009

]]> In response to our readers, we have put together a bibliography of 1984-related books, articles and films.

Eight Sikh-Indians Receive Nation's Highest Awards

Tue, 27 Jan 2009

]]> Eight eminent trail-blazers are amongst the Honorees this year.

The Intangible Heritage of Sikh Music

by NRIPJIT (Noni) SINGH CHAWLA January 26, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009

]]> Bhai Baldeep Singh himself has carved by hand the nomadic rabab, saranda, taus and dilruba.

Garland Around My Neck: The Story of Bhagat Puran Singh & Piara

A Book Review by ANGAD SINGH January 23, 2009 (12 comment(s)) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009

]]> An entire life dedicated to the service of others.

The Inimitable Amritsari Fish

January 22, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Jan 2009

]]> The best fish for the dish are the varieties caught from the Harike Pattan and Beas Rivers.

Sikh-Americans Celebrate Obama

by T.W. FARNAM January 21, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009

]]> Several people at the event drew a comparison between Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Sikhi: A Lifelong Pursuit of Learnng

by SAMEER KUMAR SHARMA January 21, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009

]]> At 82 and taking advantage of the economic downturn, Teg Bahadur Singh is working towards a Ph.D. in Sikh Studies.

1984 & I What I Saw

by KULWANT SINGH KHOKHAR January 21, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009

]]> The saddest part of it all - that innocent Sikhs were brutalized in their own country, by their own government.

1984 & I A Picture Speaks aThousand Words

by AMRIT & RABINDRA KAUR SINGH January 20, 2009 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 20 Jan 2009

]]> What frustrated and angered us most was the imbalanced, selective reporting and media censorship.

Poet, Teacher, Leader:Gurmukh Singh Musafir

by ROOPINDER SINGH January 19, 2009 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 19 Jan 2009

]]> Poet, teacher, author, Chief Minister of Punjab, Member of Parliament, Jathedar of Akal Takht ... and a true leader!

Miracles in Sikhi

by TEJWANT SINGH January 18, 2009 (23 comment(s)) — Sun, 18 Jan 2009

]]> The goal in running marathons is not the speed, but reaching the finish line!

Gursharan Kaur: India's Classy First Lady

Sat, 17 Jan 2009

]]> She is the first woman who has performed the duties expected of the spouse of the Prime Minister of India.

The Queen Honours Sikh-Britons

January 16, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009

]]> Queen Elizabeth's 2009 New Year's Honours List includes four outstanding Sikh-Britons.

1984 & I Witness

by MICHAEL SINGH January 16, 2009 (30 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009

]]> "Come here!" It was not a guard, but a soldier, with a submachine gun pointed right at us.

1984 & I We Remember

by I.J. SINGH January 14, 2009 (16 comment(s)) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009

]]> A part of me changed irrevocably in 1984. It sundered any connection I had with the political entity that is India.

A New Sikh-American Chamber of Commerce

by ANITA HUSLIN January 12, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009

]]> "We want to create a place where business people can come, meet others and bounce ideas around."

Off to the Ball ... The Sikh Obama Inaugural Ball, Of course!

by N.C. AIZENMAN January 12, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009

]]> "He is one of us, you know," she said. "He feels the pain ... Now I feel I can call this country my home."

Making Sweet Music - on Lohri!

by DIPANITA NATH January 12, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Jan 2009

]]> Their kit also contains an array of kitchen utensils like the chimta, brass glasses and the garvi.

Page from History: TIME Magazine Mar-9-1925 The Gurdwara Reform Movement of the 1920s

by MARGARET BOURKE-WHITE January 08, 2009 (6 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Jan 2009

]]> "Sikhism is the world's newest great religion; it is, in many respects, the world's purest."

LETTER FROM LAHORE Break Bread, Not Bones

by F.S. AIJAZUDDIN January 08, 2009 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Jan 2009

]]> Could there be some sunburned Dr. Strangelove holed up in some office in New Delhi ... or Islamabad?

Crimes Against Humanity

by HAROON SIDDIQUI January 08, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Jan 2009

]]> It doesn't take long to be reminded how much the political and media establishment here are divorced from reality.

1984 & I A Call for Submissions

EDITOR January 08, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Jan 2009

]]> This year marks the 25th anniversary of the year which far outstripped the worst George Orwell could imagine.

The Cost of Fearing Strangers

by STEPHEN J. DUBNER January 07, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 7 Jan 2009

]]> What is the cost of the irrational fear of "difference" drummed up during the Bush years?

Amrit Vela: Rise & Shine

by GURU KAUR January 07, 2009 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 7 Jan 2009

]]> Why do you get up in the morning? To go to work? Have breakfast? Or for yourself?

Sham Singh Attariwala's Last Stand: Heritage in Jeopardy

by AMARPAL SINGH SIDHU January 06, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Jan 2009

]]> Only quick intervention by the Govt. can save the last evidence of these historic Sikh entrenchments.

UNITED SIKHS: A Vignette

by GURMEET KAUR January 06, 2009 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Jan 2009

]]> What drives her, I don't know, but she seems to have allotted 20 hours each day to this seva.

Balwinder Kaur Gill:Keep On Truckin'!

by RAVEENA AULAKH January 03, 2009 (14 comment(s)) — Sat, 3 Jan 2009

]]> Sikh-Canadians dominate trucking in Canada, but few talk about the rare women truckers like Balwinder Kaur.

The Mane of a Lion

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH January 02, 2009 (18 comment(s)) — Fri, 2 Jan 2009

]]> My seven-year-old niece asked: "Mama ji, why don't you tie your beard?" It wasn't easy to come up with a quick answer.

SALDEFWhat's in a Name?

by RAJDEEP SINGH JOLLY January 01, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 Jan 2009

]]> We're backed by an extensive network of legal referral, advocacy and govt. relations.

SIKH COALITIONTo Serve & Protect

by NEHA SINGH GOHIL January 01, 2009 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 Jan 2009

]]> The day after 9/11, a group of volunteers launched an online database of bias-based incidents.

UNITED SIKHSA Volunteer's View

January 01, 2009 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 Jan 2009

]]> Our unique global presence allows us to see similar-yet-different problems showing up across the world.

Santa Singhs 'Jingle Bells'

December 31, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008

]]> He's in town right on time for Gurpurab! And he's flown in sing(h)ing with full-throated "Oye, oye's"!

How Did We Select The Chic Sikhs of 2008?

EDITORIAL December 31, 2008 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008

]]> How does one choose a winner from 110 e-mails and 54 extraordinary nominations?

Fifty Years Hence

by I.J. SINGH December 31, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008

]]> What I would like to see now is that our gurdwaras award standing grants of support to such organizations.

Renowned Artist Manjit Singh Bawa Passes Away

by ANUBHA SAWHNEY JOSHI December 30, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008

]]> His 1984 paintings capture what he says is his "immeasurable pain'' over the anti-Sikh pogroms of 1984, the agony of witnessing the murder of his own people.

Ganga Sagar: History, Legend, Devotion ...

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH December 30, 2008 (13 comment(s)) — Tue, 30 Dec 2008

]]> " ... If this were just a pot of clay given by the Guru, it would still have inspired the same significance and reverence."

Neesha Meminger's "Shine, Coconut Moon"

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR December 29, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 29 Dec 2008

]]> Life changes forever for Sam and Sharan four days after 9/11, when a bearded, turban-wearing man (who Sam immediately characterizes as a "strange, weirdo lunatic") rings their doorbell.

Ajit Singh- (and Pavita's)- Top 2008 Reads

by Ajit Singh & Pavita Singh December 26, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008

]]> My older daughter Pavita, also an avid reader, now has her own submissions.

Merry Christmas and Happy Gurpurab

by I.J. SINGH December 25, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008

]]> In India, it is Divali that intrudes into Sikh space and colors its traditions; in the West, it is Christmas. No one is an island.

Mike Singh Sandhu, Gentleman Farmer: California's New Landed Gentry

by JENNIFER WADSWORTH December 25, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 25 Dec 2008

]]> Complete with marble lions and colonnades, the 34,500 sq. ft. mansion is a focal point for family and a tribute to his late father, Sardar Rajmit Singh, and the legacy of seva he left behind.

My Guru & I:In His Presence

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH December 24, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Dec 2008

]]> The saakhis tell us that Guru Arjan had so much reverence for the Pothi Sahib that he kept it on an pedestal elevated even from himself, and joined the Sikhs in paying obeisance to it.

A Man and His Dog

by HARVIND KAUR December 23, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 23 Dec 2008

]]> Baba ji's hard and simple world gave him a serenity that I can't seem to find in my concrete jungle. There are few dirt roads for me to walk down and melt away into.

Ignorant Georgia-U.S. Judges Revive Old-Style Bigotry

by MONI BASU December 21, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008

]]> Disputes over religious attire have sprung up across the nation, not just in courts of law, but on basketball courts and even at swimming pools, where athletes insisted on meeting religious requirements.

LETTER FROM LAHORE:If The Shoe Fits ...

by F.S. AIJAZUDDIN December 21, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 21 Dec 2008

]]> Did Bush really believe that millions of Iraqis would feel grateful that in place of Saddam Hussein and his iron-brained militia, they now have the steel frame of 150,000 U.S. troops underwriting their fledgling democracy?

The Khanda Contest Deadline: Feb 15 2009

EDITORIAL December 20, 2008 (9 comment(s)) — Sat, 20 Dec 2008

]]> We invite submissions from all of you across the globe - young and old, Sikh and non-Sikh, professional artists and amateurs, or even those who've hitherto never drawn a thing.

Sikh Style: The Art of Daily Color-Coordination

by CERNO December 18, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008

]]> The dastaar has become a statement of a highly personalized balancing act. Between tradition and modernity, between declaring membership to a minority religious identity and allegiance to "the majority" culture ...

Dancing Around Culture

by RUBIN PAUL SINGH December 18, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008

]]> At the heart of Punjabi culture is its beautiful language, wonderful food, and spectacular art, music and poetry.

Burdened Whispers

by AMRITPAL SINGH ARORA December 15, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008

]]> Simran cowers as she thinks of the possibility of being alone. She swallows a sleeping pill and returns to Karan’s room. She stands at the foot of the bed and watches her son.

Violent India:The Monster in the Mirror

by ARUNDHATI ROY December 14, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 14 Dec 2008

]]> The only way to contain (it would be naïve to say end) terrorism is to look at the monster in the mirror. We're standing at a fork in the road. One sign says Justice, the other Civil War.

Bhai Kahn Singh & His Great Encyclopedia of Sikh Literature

by ROOPINDER SINGH December 13, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 13 Dec 2008

]]> He spent 14 long years writing the Mahan Kosh which is a clear, succinct and wonderful exposition of the history, religion, culture and literature of the Punjab and the Sikhs.

Travel Advisory: India listed among '20 Most Dangerous Places on Earth'

A News Report by The TIMES OF INDIA December 12, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 12 Dec 2008

]]> The British government is currently advising against all but essential travel to Mumbai. India has been listed alongside places like Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan and Israel.

Another Sikhchic.com Milestone: The Terrible Two's

by I.J. SINGH December 11, 2008 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 11 Dec 2008

]]> I was present at its birth and, though not quite a midwife to it, have arguably been a fairly active contributor to its presence on the Web. So, I have had a hand in nurturing this baby.

Mumbai & India: A Reality Check

by ARJUN APPADURAI December 10, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008

]]> India has witnessed 2500 "riots" - an Indianism which mostly refers to massacres and pogroms - between 1950 and 1990. This article puts the recent tragedy of Mumbai in its proper historical context.

A Dangerous Oversimplification

by RUSSEL F. RENNIE December 09, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Dec 2008

]]> The modern history of India is marked by bloody outbursts of sectarian and religious violence, driven by a complex mingling of historical, religious, regional, and national circumstances and forces.

My Guru & I:Never Alone Again

by GURJEET KAUR December 09, 2008 (8 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Dec 2008

]]> That is the day I discovered the true strength of the Guru within me. This inner strength that I did not even know I had. The strength that had been quietly building up in me.

Ascent to Hemkund:Through the Lens ofCharles Meacham

December 09, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Dec 2008

]]> For the last two years or so, I have focused my photography on the Sikh culture ... I was really disturbed by the hate crimes that followed after September 11, 2001 against Sikhs.

India's Latest Security Measures

by RAHUL BEDI December 08, 2008 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 8 Dec 2008

]]> Indian police paid dozens of teenagers Rs. 120 ($2.50) to serve as tree-top lookouts, as part of the Prime Minister’s security detail during his recent trip to Bengal.

Wisdom ... Indian to Indian

by GURMEET KAUR December 07, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Sun, 7 Dec 2008

]]> Threw my tent, hiking boots and some food in the trunk and drove north to escape 12+ hours of work each day, non-stop chores and managing the schedule of my "busier-than-the-president" teenager.

LETTER FROM LAHORE Concentric Circles of Dread

by F.S. AIJAZUDDIN December 06, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 6 Dec 2008

]]> Patriots on both sides of the border know that they, too, are being held hostage, as surely as the victims in the Taj and the Oberoi were, by terrorists whose perverted dogma knows no theology except nihilism and hate.

Charles Meacham Captures Nanded 300

December 05, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 5 Dec 2008

]]> My goal for this project is to start by photographing Sikhs in India. Then photograph Sikhs living abroad in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia ... well, let's just say anywhere.

The Rest is Silence

by INNI KAUR December 05, 2008 (9 comment(s)) — Fri, 5 Dec 2008

]]> That evening, I left for the airport while the city was still under siege. The airport was under a blanket of security, yet functioning in a surprisingly orderly manner.

The Punjab Trilogy

by MAX KANDHOLA December 03, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 3 Dec 2008

]]> Since the mid-nineties, I have embarked upon a personal odyssey in mapping my family heritage - that is, of the Sikh Punjabis.

Mumbai Sikhs Serve Free Food in Terror-Stricken City

A News Report by The TIMES OF INDIA December 02, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 2 Dec 2008

]]> This isn't the first time these youth have offered help during a crisis; during the 2006 serial bombings in the city's trains, these very men helped police to pack dead bodies in plastic bags.

Mohinder Singh's"Guru Granth Sahib:The Guru Eternal"

A Book Review by I.J. SINGH November 30, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 30 Nov 2008

]]> This is the finest example of a coffee table book, but my heart rebels at such a moniker for it. It is much, much more than that; it is a labor of love!

A Slap on the Face of India

by M.G. VASSANJI November 29, 2008 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 29 Nov 2008

]]> Statements such as "This is our 9/11" are fatuous and opportunistic, easy comparisons seeking solidarity with the big boy (America). They only do insult to other, poorer victims of other violence.

On Thanksgiving,We're Pilgrims All

by I.J. SINGH November 27, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 27 Nov 2008

]]> Most gurdwaras have a kitchen that serves a simple meal to all those who come to the service. Many American gurdwaras now celebrate Thanksgiving by donating meals at homeless centers.

Junior Fire Chief for a Day

by DALSON CHEN November 26, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008

]]> "Yep, it can be bubbly," Fire Department Chief Dave Fields told his temporary replacement, eight-year-old Deep Kaur Sandhu.

'Heer Ranjha' RetoldAt the Tramway

by RACHEL DEVINE November 24, 2008 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008

]]> At heart, it's a story about innocent love - young love - and there is something incredibly universal about that. So many people can identify with it.

Papa ji: A Grand-Daughter's Tribute

by VALARIE KAUR November 24, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008

]]> You lived every moment in this deep calm with child-like wonder and love for the beauty in the world - and you cultivated that beauty around you, in the blooming flowers of the garden you kept and in the hearts of your friends and family.

Haberdasher to Presidents, Diplomats... James Bond

by LAWRENCE OSBORNE November 24, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008

]]> Amid Bangkok's babel, the author finds two Sikh suit makers who rise way above the rest to give men the ultimate shopping experience: perfect fit at a laughable price.

Becoming a Real American

by I.J. SINGH November 23, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 23 Nov 2008

]]> I bristled and was horrified as I watched Sarah Palin draw a distinction between "real Americans and those that are not" during the 2008 presidential campaign.

From Punjab to Putney:The Rise of British Sikhism

by MICHAEL BINYON November 21, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008

]]> That tradition lives on in every gurdwara today - and there are now some 250 in Britain, serving a community of more than a million.

Dara Singh - Arnold's Forerunner

by IANS November 20, 2008 (8 comment(s)) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008

]]> As a world wrestling champion, a movie star and a politician, he fore-shadowed the body-builder and thespian who now plays the role of Governor of the State of California.

WWII Distinguished Flying Cross Veteran Reminisces

A HISTORY & HONOUR News Report November 20, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008

]]> He flew Hurricanes, his favourite aircraft, and conducted regular low reconnaissance sweeps over enemy-occupied areas. His squadron became known as the "Eyes of the Army."

Of Super-Heroes & Mutants

by T. SHER SINGH November 19, 2008 (18 comment(s)) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008

]]> This is a tale of super-heroes. A la Superman and Superwoman ... And of mutants, the kind that populate the very same comic-book pages.

Time Magazine'sHero of the Environment2008

by ROOPINDER SINGH November 18, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008

]]> "We keep on saying that population is a burden on the nation, but people are our greatest resource. We must educate them."

The Chic Sikhs of the Year 2008

EDITOR November 18, 2008 (115 comment(s)) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008

]]> The Selection Panel has chosen three organizations to be the joint winners ...

New Zealand's First Turbaned Police Officer

NEWS REPORT November 18, 2008 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008

]]> Amaninder Singh is a trailblazer. He is the first Sikh police officer to wear a turban as part of the New Zealand Police uniform and the first turbaned officer to graduate from the Police College.

Hockey Night in Canada ... With a Punjabi Accent!

by KEVIN McGRAN November 17, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008

]]> "He shoots, he scores! Maahriaa shot, keeta goal!"

Home is Where ...

by HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI November 16, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008

]]> The son of Punjabi immigrants in working-class Glasgow, Hardeep Singh Kohli suffered from identity confusion - was he really any more than a Scot in a turban?

Upper Room

by NEHA SINGH GOHIL November 14, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008

]]> I would devour the entire text, reading each month's edition from cover to cover the day it arrived.

The Latest Idol

by EMILY BUTLER November 14, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008

]]> "I sing in the shower," Raj Singh joked, "so, like, once a week."

The Big Tent

by I.J. SINGH November 13, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008

]]> No function in the gurdwara, and no office in it, was ever closed to our non-Sikh brethren. Large communities of people, such as the Sindhis, were Sikhs to all intents and purposes, except they rarely took on the baana of the Khalsa,

Dear President Bush ...

Thu, 13 Nov 2008

]]> I am a decorated, combat-wounded, Vietnam War veteran. I have been a registered Republican all my adult life.

A Historic Remembrance Day

by T. SHER SINGH November 11, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008

]]> Let me tell you of another First, another Breakthrough, another Beginning ...

Buckam Singh:In Flanders Fields

by APRIL ROBINSON November 10, 2008 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008

]]> He served alongside other Canadians in Flanders Fields in 1916 and was injured twice: once by shrapnel in the head, and again by a gunshot in the leg.

New Zealand ElectsFirst Sikh to Its Parliament

NEWS REPORTS November 09, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 9 Nov 2008

]]> On a conservative National Party ticket, he challenged and defeated the Labour Party veteran who had held the traditionally comfortable seat for 21 years.

Christian Monks Brawl Next to Jesus' Tomb

by MATTI FRIEDMAN November 09, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 9 Nov 2008

]]> Sadly, such brawls are prevalent in all faith groups, in the holiest of places, even involving the most pious. Religions don't fail us; we, human beings, fail.

Best Sikh Flicks

A SPINNING WHEEL FILM FESTIVAL Selection November 07, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 7 Nov 2008

]]> A selection of films that we believe are recommendable for screening in our communities across the diaspora.

Northbound to Toronto'sSixth AnnualSpinning Wheel Film Festival

by ARVINDER SINGH KANG November 07, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 7 Nov 2008

]]> And thus starts my pilgrimage from the banks of the Mississippi River to the Golden Horseshoe and the City of Toronto.

Yes, We Did

by HARVIND KAUR November 05, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 5 Nov 2008

]]> Yes, we can! Yes, we can! Yes, we can! Yes, we did! Yes, we did! Yes, we did!

First, Do No Harm

by FELICIA KAUR JODHKA November 04, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 4 Nov 2008

]]> Standing beside the patient, nothing else exists - not even my Guru. The patient, in a sense, is my Guru.

Shame

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR October 29, 2008 (14 comment(s)) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008

]]> When her mother starts buying wedding clothes for an arranged marriage to this virtual stranger, Jas is faced with a terrible dilemma.

Obama Greets Sikhs Worldwide

October 28, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008

]]> U.S. presidential candidate Obama felicitates Sikhs on the Tercentenary of the investiture of Guru Granth Sahib.

FORTUNE: One of the World's 50 Most Powerful Women -Sukhinder Singh Cassidy

October 28, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008

]]> She is responsible for all of Google's commercial operations, and has established the company's presence through 18 offices in 11 countries.

"G" - The Wiz Kid

by CAROLYNE ZINKO October 27, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008

]]> When the stock market crashed in 1997 and his father lost nearly everything, Gurbaksh Singh Chahal decided he would try to help his family recover.

Behold, The Word

by ROOPINDER SINGH October 26, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 26 Oct 2008

]]> "Sikhism uses music to subtly subvert the inner resistance of the human being, transform and regenerate him and trap him into an awareness of his inner essence."

My Guru & I, the Wrestler

by GURPAL SINGH BHULLER October 25, 2008 (9 comment(s)) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008

]]> My wrestling match is in progress and I am uneasy. Who is on my team? Who is watching? Am I winning?

Of Fear and Evolution

by GURU KAUR October 23, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008

]]> Crisis sorts out the wheat from the chaff, the men from the boys, and the warriors from the worriers. Worry and you're sticking your head in the sand.

Fellow Sikh-Americans: Please Vote!

by GURMEET KAUR October 23, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008

]]> Eight months ago, the Sikh Coalition, an advocacy group for Sikhs, sent questionnaires to both major party candidates on issues important to Sikh-Americans.

Mark of Excellence"The Guru: Connecting With the Divine Light"

Tue, 21 Oct 2008

]]> The concept of Khalsa was put forth not as one of exclusivity, but as a choice an individual makes

My Faith: A Sikh in America

by I.J. SINGH October 20, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008

]]> Faith, to some, is panacea; to others, it is placebo. To me, it is embracing the uncertainty that is life.

How We Painted Canada Bright

by KUNDAN MEHAR SANGHA October 07, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 7 Oct 2008

These pioneer Sikh-Canadians braved many a hurdle, and overcame ignorance and "Keep Canada White" opponents ... with the help of other, decent Canadians.

My Guru & I: Lead, Kindly Light ...

by I.J. SINGH October 06, 2008 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 6 Oct 2008

]]> Good professionals realize that, even after we become independent, the need for continuing education never ends.

The Exile

A Book Review by SEEMA CHISTI October 04, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 4 Oct 2008

]]> This portrait of Duleep Singh, the last Emperor of Punjab, is as much about the exile within as it is about his estrangement from his land.

Remembering Saragarhi

by AVTAR SINGH GILL September 30, 2008 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008

]]> The 1897 battle is recognized as one of the eight great battles of the world known for collective bravery.

The Turban in the Obama McCain Debate

by ARVINDER SINGH KANG September 30, 2008 (51 comment(s)) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008

]]> I had become exactly the very thing that I had disliked all my life - a hypocrite.

They are from Punjab!

by ELIZABETH ANDRUS September 29, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 29 Sep 2008

]]> I told her I thought she was beautiful and I asked her where she was from. Her accent was thick honey.

Afterwards

September 28, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008

]]> This poem is from his new novel, Chef. He is also the author of Seventeen Tomatoes: Tales from Kashmir. By JASPREET SINGH.

Sikh-Canadians: Sophisticated in Democracy

by MARINA JIMINEZ September 26, 2008 (7 comment(s)) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008

]]> Sikh-Canadians are by far the most savvy campaigners and aggressive political organizers of any visible-minority group in Canada.

What is a Mala (Rosary)?

by JAGDEV SINGH KAINTH September 25, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 25 Sep 2008

]]> The use of a mala in itself is not worship. It is merely an aid in doing simran.

Ajit Singh, Lakhbir Singh: Points of Excellence

by BUSINESS WIRE & THE EARTH TIMES September 24, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008

]]> The latest on two Sikh-Americans who continue to reach for the top in the international corporate world.

Punjab: Battleground Anew

by I.J. SINGH September 23, 2008 (13 comment(s)) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008

]]> Both Christianity and Islam hold the self-righteous idea that no human can be saved but by joining them. And their hubris extends to each other!

Laughter the Best Medicine

by NARINDER SINGH September 21, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008

]]> Laugh if you want to, but I began performing comedy to educate Americans about my religion.

Canada's Giant Lumberman

by KATHERINE DEDYNA September 21, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008

]]> 'He gave to everyone'. Rajindi Singh Mayo was a successful lumberman who put community and family before business.

Laser Fireworks at The Durbar Sahib

by RUCHI September 21, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008

]]> True, fireworks add to the beauty of the shrine during the celebrations, but they also make it prone to irreparable wear and tear.

Dumb & Dumber: Bollywood Style

by RAVINDER SINGH & I.J. SINGH September 19, 2008 (16 comment(s)) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008

]]> Bollywood is dumbing us down. We are cheerfully participating in the process of creating this coarse new stereotype about ourselves and our culture.

Arpinder Kaur: Flying Through the Glass Ceiling

by PATRICK SMITH September 18, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Sep 2008

]]> It's becoming downright commonplace to share the cockpit with a female pilot. But a turbanned one?

Beware... Punjab is being Invaded ...Again!

A Report by TEHELKA September 16, 2008 (15 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008

]]> The strategy is to plant a church in every village and urban colony and notch up a figure of 100,000 churches in Punjab by 2010.

How Sikhs Got Their Rehat Maryada

by I.J. SINGH September 14, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008

]]> A religion, in its final analysis, is a way of life that makes possible the formation, survival and growth of human societies.

The Epic Saga of Sikh-Canadian Pioneers

by TOM SINGH SUNDHER September 14, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 14 Sep 2008

]]> Confidence and courage kept hope alive as race riots raged. Because of the sacrifices my grandfather and father made, my family has a better life.

"Sweet Amerika"

Fri, 12 Sep 2008

]]> Filmmaking has been a passion and dream of mine since I was a child growing up in Punjab.

Malaysia Appoints Sikh Senator

September 11, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008

]]> Daljit Singh says his appointment proves that the Malaysian Government is being inclusive of minorities.

Punjabi is Now Official Language of Punjab -Finally!

September 11, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008

]]> The bill will ensure that Punjabi is taught to all school students as a compulsory subject.

A Red Cross Parcel

September 11, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008

]]> Our latest addition to the HUMOUR Section: A family back in the "home country" was puzzled when a coffin arrived from the U.S. ...

Best Foot Forward

by LYNDSAY MOSS September 10, 2008 (8 comment(s)) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008

]]> As he crossed the finish line, Fauja Singh issued a rallying call to couch potatoes and gym-dodgers: "If I can do it, anyone can do it".

Sher-e-Punjab's Marble Bust Lures Collectors

September 09, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Sep 2008

]]> He was called The Lion of Punjab. And among the many precious treasures he owned was the priceless Kohinoor diamond.

My Guru & I: Getting to know You

by MANJYOT KAUR September 08, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 8 Sep 2008

]]> I am only on my maiden journey through the universe of Guru Granth Sahib, as I am still in the midst of my first sehaj paatth.

Khushwant Singh: A Cry From the Heart

An Interview with HARINDER SINGH BAWEJA September 06, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 6 Sep 2008

]]> I was living in the lap of luxury but felt like a Jew in a Nazi camp. I was an exile in my own country.

Of Laws & Conventions

by I.J. SINGH September 05, 2008 (26 comment(s)) — Fri, 5 Sep 2008

]]> Traditions and laws don't come out of thin air; they reflect the practices and values of a people.

The Punjab: Moving Journeys

The Royal Geographical Society September 04, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 4 Sep 2008

]]> The cradle of a great civilization. The nexus of the Silk Road. Today, a divided land riven with conflict rooted in waves of foreign invasions over the course of millennia.

Face to Face with Obama

by HARVIND KAUR September 04, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 4 Sep 2008

]]> In the back of my mind, I have a tremendous fear. It deals with an issue the Indian community has learnt to cover up deftly.

1095 Bhangra Dancers Set Guinness Record

September 02, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 2 Sep 2008

]]> 1,095 people danced into the Guinness Book of Records with the world's largest Bhangra performance at the Mehfil Mela Festival in Brampton, Canada.

Jaspreet Singh's New Novel "Chef"

A "Book of the Month" Review by MANJYOT KAUR August 28, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 28 Aug 2008

]]> Performed as a consciously creative act, cooking becomes "the biggest weapon", a powerfully life-giving force.

My Guru & I: Mind Voices

by BALBINDER SINGH BHOGAL August 26, 2008 (6 comment(s)) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008

]]> The voice of a Sikh Guru is not quietist. As Guru Nanak speaks against Babur, so does Guru Gobind Singh speak against Aurangzeb.

The Making of Liverpool

by VICKY ANDERSON August 22, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008

]]> The 13-minute animated film was inspired by their painting Liverpool 800, which had been commissioned for the 2007 birthday of the city.

Dr Harvinder Singh Sahota: Mender of Hearts

by KHUSHWANT SINGH August 21, 2008 (8 comment(s)) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008

]]> The loose baggy fit, a mismatched, open collar shirt and tie gives an impression of an absent-minded doctor.

My Guru & I: A Spiral Journey

by RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA August 20, 2008 (12 comment(s)) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008

]]> Marriage was the turning point, and the start of my journey back.

Brand Recognition

by I.J.SINGH & RAJWANT SINGH August 19, 2008 (14 comment(s)) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008

]]> Brands have meaning that can change dramatically and sometimes quite suddenly.

My Guru & I: Friends & Lovers

by SANMEET KAUR August 14, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008

]]> Ours is an unending love story.

Monty Panesar: The Quiet Hero

THE SUN August 14, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008

]]> There is none of Ronaldo's arrogance, Pietersen's swagger or Beckham's bling.

Sikh Gifts India Its First Gold

BBC NEWS August 11, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008

]]> Until now, India has never won an individual Olympic title before this Sikh-Indian's success.

Sikh-Canadians March in Glory: Games of the XXIX Olympiad, Beijing

sikhchic.com special August 09, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Sat, 9 Aug 2008

]]> Five Sikh-Canadians did their nation and the Sikh world proud, as they marched in the opening ceremonies, adorned in their red dastaars.

The Joy & Challenges of Being a Sikh Woman

by MANJYOT KAUR August 09, 2008 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 9 Aug 2008

]]> I knew then that I had arrived at one of those "points of no return" that occur so infrequently over a lifetime.

Sikh Turbans Grace Canadian Olympic Team

by CLEVE DHEENSAW August 07, 2008 (17 comment(s)) — Thu, 7 Aug 2008

]]> You don't even have to ask the colour of the opening ceremonies turbans. "Canadian red, of course", says Ravi Singh Kahlon.

Gurbachan Singh Sachdev: His Magic Flute

by BHAI BALDEEP SINGH August 07, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 7 Aug 2008

]]> He takes the listener with him on a highly personal and reflective journey of improvisation in classical music that transcends all geographic boundaries.

MY GURU & I My Guru's Chardi Kalaa

by EK ONG KAAR KAUR KHALSA August 06, 2008 (11 comment(s)) — Wed, 6 Aug 2008

]]> In my journey since my college days, I have been able to redefine "me" to myself in much more positive terms.

MY GURU & IThe Journey Together

by I.J. SINGH August 01, 2008 (12 comment(s)) — Fri, 1 Aug 2008

]]> Unknown to me but deep within, the aura at home had sowed the dormant seed of Sikhi.

Ishmeet Singh The Shooting Star

by JESSI KAUR July 30, 2008 (44 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008

]]> He saw himself as blazing a trail for his young Sikh brothers and sisters who he hoped would follow their dreams.

Milkha Singh The Flying Sikh

by ROHIT BRIJNATH July 30, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008

]]> Discipline, hard work, will power: he says the words with the devotion of a man nursing prayer beads.

SIKH HERITAGE TOURBhai Ram Singh's Victorian Durbar

by T. SHER SINGH July 29, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008

]]> When the idea of having a Durbar Hall wing added to Osborne first germinated, Victoria's thoughts immediately went to Elveden Hall.

British Judge Rules Against School Board's Bigotry

by ANTHEA LIPSETT July 29, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008

]]> The Sikh teenager had been excluded from school for breaking a "no jewellery" rule by refusing to remove her kara.

TWO WORTHY EFFORTSFall & Colored LeavesandThe Boy With Long Hair

by MANJYOT KAUR July 29, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 29 Jul 2008

]]> It becomes immediately evident that the author is no idle bystander, but a man of ardent opinions, unhesitatingly expressed.

My Guru & I

by PASHAURA SINGH July 28, 2008 (20 comment(s)) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008

]]> Our school day always began with a morning assembly prayer consisting of keertan, ardaas and vaak.

Pavan Guru, Paani Pita, Maata Dharat ...

by GURMEET KAUR July 25, 2008 (12 comment(s)) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008

]]> Our faith is a green faith. Earth is designated as our physical Mother in Gurbani and we have the obligation to take care of it.

Scottish & Proud of it

by JONATHAN RENNIE July 25, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008

]]> Their fame has become worldwide. Between the seven men, they estimate a total haul of at least 1000 medals.

Fact, Fiction & Myth

by I.J. SINGH July 23, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Wed, 23 Jul 2008

]]> "History has many cunning passages, contrived corridors And issues, deceives with Whispering ambitions, Guides us with vanities".

Jagdeep Singh:Entrepreneur of the Year

by DEBORAH PORCHIVINA July 22, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008

]]> "He truly defied the odds, leading a team that developed a highly complex product that is first of its kind".

SIKH HERITAGE TOURThe Emperor's Treasures

by T. SHER SINGH July 22, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008

]]> With a heavy heart, all I can muster is a weak: "Halleluja!"

Sikh-American Pioneers Revolutionary Medical Procedure

by THOMAS J. SHEERAN July 21, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 21 Jul 2008

]]> This will decrease the disincentive to kidney donation, says pioneer Dr. Inderbir Singh Gill.

SIKH HERITAGE TOURPortraits in Courage

by T. SHER SINGH July 20, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008

]]> We find Major Parkash Singh's kara and medals - including his Victoria Cross - on display.

Scholar Father, Scholar Daughter: Reminiscences of Dr Harbans Singh

by NIKKY-GUNINDER KAUR SINGH July 20, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008

]]> I pick up a book authored by my father, and create the illusion of his presence.

SIKH HERITAGE TOURThe Guns of Chillianwala

by T. SHER SINGH July 18, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008

]]> On its grounds are two of the Sikh artillery guns used by the Khalsa army on January 13, 1849, to play havoc with the British forces.

Lassi: The Nectar of the Gods

July 18, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008

]]> Punjab's timeless household beverage has outscored exotic wines and fancy coffees in a unique European competition.

Vive la difference!

by NICOLA MAJID July 18, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008

]]> To my right, there was a Christian Centre and to my left, a Sikh Temple.

SIKH HERITAGE TOURA Lady of Umritsar

by T. SHER SINGH July 13, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008

]]> She follows the trail of the painting which was not only personally commissioned by Ranjit Singh but personally handed over by him as a gift.

SIKH HERITAGE TOUR-A Passage to England

by T. SHER SINGH July 10, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 Jul 2008

]]> Everything is smaller and compact. Prim, trim and proper. Small, dollhouse bungalows, narrow lanes, mini cars and vans.

SIKH HERITAGE TOUR-A Cultural Pilgrimage

by T. SHER SINGH July 09, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 9 Jul 2008

]]> Our horizon has moved further back; our world has become bigger in becoming smaller.

The Power and The Glory

by I.J. SINGH July 09, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 9 Jul 2008

]]> History does record some highly unusual examples of those who, by choice, relinquished power.

How The West Was Won

by Lt. Col. PRITAM SINGH JAUHAL July 08, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Jul 2008

]]> One is struck by the intellectual courage and integrity of a British Columbia Judge, Chief Justice Gordon Hunter.

The Kikar Lodge

by T. SHER SINGH July 07, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 7 Jul 2008

]]> The very name of the resort evokes a deep emotional response within me.

The Life and Cinema of Gulzar

A Book Review by RANDEEP WADEHRA July 06, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 Jul 2008

]]> He is a poet of fine sensibility capable of conjuring up strong graphic imagery.

Shauna Singh Baldwin: Writing Through Tears

An Interview and a Book Review by ROSALIA SCALIA July 03, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Jul 2008

]]> Any woman who does a lot of work - whether in the West or the East - has experienced the need for a wife.

14-year-old Angad Singh: Learning, Teaching Filmmaking

by ANGAD SINGH July 03, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Jul 2008

]]> Thank you, Ish Aunty, for throwing me into the water so that I could figure out how to swim.

The Spin Cycle

by I.J. SINGH July 01, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 1 Jul 2008

]]> They postulated that anyone who followed a different way was, by definition, bound for hellfire and damnation.

Four Sikh-Canadians in Olympics Field Hockey

July 01, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 1 Jul 2008

]]> Field Hockey has the distinction of being the largest team sport played by both men and women in the world.

Chhole Bhature: Absolutely Decadent

by A MAD TEA PARTY June 29, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008

]]> It is an absolutely decadent treat that is a must-try if you visit Delhi; it is one of the city's many Punjabi specialties.

Punjab: Bread Basket to a Nation

by HARI SUD June 28, 2008 (6 comment(s)) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008

]]> It is India's granary - there is no other granary like it anywhere in the world.

Dear Takuya: Letters of a Sikh Boy

A Book Review by INNI KAUR June 28, 2008 (12 comment(s)) — Sat, 28 Jun 2008

]]> A children's book that gives us a glimpse into the life of Simar, a soon to be nine-year-old Sikh boy living in California.

Ambassador of English Literature: Amritjit Singh

by MICHELLE DAVEY June 27, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008

]]> "For me, the whole experience has been about fostering academic communities for an open and continuing exchange of ideas".

Indian Govt Takes Prize on Torture

by CHRIS MORRIS, BBC June 26, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Jun 2008

]]> 7468 Indian citizens were killed during the last five years while in Indian govt custody, mostly after being brutalized and tortured by the authorities.

"Life is But a Slow Suicide!" Shiv Batalvi Live!

YouTube June 25, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008

]]> An interview of the late Punjabi poet includes footage of him singing one of his own masterpieces.

Oxford Univ Honours Montek Singh Ahluwalia

June 25, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 25 Jun 2008

]]> He was considered by the university as among the prime shakers of the Indian economy.

Takht Hazur Sahib Makeover! But, To What Purpose?

by I.J. SINGH June 24, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008

]]> The projected cost is Rupees 115 crores - by my rough reckoning, that comes to about 29 million even in today's devalued U.S. dollars.

Rabbi Shergill: Back on Track

by PALLAVI JASSI & ANKIT AJMERA June 24, 2008 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008

]]> Rabbi comes from a family which had no musical influence. His father was a Sikh Elder and his mother is a renowned academic in Sikh Studies.

Seekh Kebab: Punjabi Comfort Food

by BARBARA FISHER June 24, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008

]]> Eaten with lots of raita, sliced tomatoes, onions and coriander chutney on naan bread, seekh kebab became a form of comfort food for me.

Man of Many Tongues

by BALJEET PARMAR June 24, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008

]]> The young man from Patiala arrived in metropolitan Mumbai knowing only Punjabi. Today, he is fluent in ten world languages.

Kabbaddi Makes Football Look Like T-Ball

by DANIEL GIRARD June 18, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008

]]> Almost all is fair in a sport which dispenses with the niceties of padding and helmets. Just don't pull down your opponent's shorts.

Harmit Singh: New CFO of Hyatt Hotel Empire

June 17, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008

]]> He will lead the company's finance, accounting, treasury, tax and strategic financial planning functions worldwide.

Navtej Singh Johar'sFana'a: Ranjha Revisted

June 17, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008

]]> A dance-theater piece, it seamlessly fuses two archetypical narratives from Punjab and South India.

Michael Killen InterviewsThe Singhs of Palo Alto

June 16, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008

]]> Renowned broadcaster interviews the brothers Singh: Jujhaar, Himmat and Jôsh.

Kaur Values

by JAYATI CHAKRABORTY June 15, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008

]]> Why do Sikh women feel that they must change their names after marriage?

How I Learnt Gurmukhi

by Siri Ved Kaur June 15, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008

]]> I stare at the pages, demanding and then begging the combinations of foreign letters to make some sense to me.

Sleek Sikh

by Julia Duin June 13, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008

]]> Kenneth Cole, founder of a clothing line by the same name, had an idea for an advertising campaign on breaking stereotypes, while plugging clothing.

President Kalam Visits SIKHS IN PRINT Exhibit

June 12, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008

]]> The exhibition highlights pieces from the Singh Twins' private collection of historic printed images.

From Here to Eternity

by I.J. SINGH June 12, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008

]]> What are we to make of the myriad of references to incarnation and reincarnation in the Guru Granth?

Saffron and Shrikand: Royal Delights

by GURU KAUR June 11, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008

]]> When it arrived, hot foot on the heels of the saag aloo and daal, it had an air of the sublime about it.

Sikh Prayer Opens Pennsylvania Senate

by MARY WARNER June 11, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008

]]> "We pray to the one God who created this universe with all its colorful diversity - ranng", declared Nirmal Singh.

The Ranbaxy Story

BUSINESS LINE June 11, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008

]]> Seven decades and three generations later, the company is among the world's top ten.

No Man's Land

EDITORIAL June 10, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Jun 2008

]]> Gender and racial equality are two issues that are central to the Sikh ethos.

Navraj Singh Bassi: Football's New Rough Rider

by GUR KIRPAL SINGH ASHK June 09, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Jun 2008

]]> The 6-foot-6-inch-tall Sikh footballer will play for Grey Cup champions, the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Epiphany

by FELICIA KAUR JODHKA June 09, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Jun 2008

]]> Never have I experienced such sheer raw emotion empower and overwhelm me.

"I Have An Accent?"

by I.J. SINGH June 07, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 7 Jun 2008

]]> I might speak with an accent, but I sure hope that I don't think with one.

Dr. Pashaura Singh Heads New Chair in Sikh Studies

June 07, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 7 Jun 2008

]]> The University of California, Riverside, appoints the first Chair in Sikh & Punjabi Language Studies.

Langar: A Humble Plea

by GURMEET KAUR June 07, 2008 (13 comment(s)) — Sat, 7 Jun 2008

]]> What happened to the idea of feeding the hungry and the homeless?

"Hope" Premieres at Cannes Film Festival

by JOHN HORN June 06, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 6 Jun 2008

]]> Sikh-American, Dr Parminder Singh Chawla, has turned his novel, "Hope ... in Vitro", into a crusading film.

Hillary Clinton Made History

by SIRI AGRELL June 06, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 6 Jun 2008

]]> Did her indisputably impressive results prove that the United States is ready for a woman in the Oval Office?

Job Openings withThe Anglo-Sikh Heritage Trail

June 05, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 5 Jun 2008

]]> Applications are invited to fill two job openings in England.

Bittu

by HARVIND KAUR June 04, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Jun 2008

]]> His eyes are round and dark. He is a small boy, skinny, with a bulge for his tummy. He is clinging to his mother's side.

The Komagata Maru Saga

by TOM HAWTHORN June 04, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Jun 2008

]]> The boy would never forget the singsong name of the ship, nor the travails of its passengers, the majority of whom were Sikhs.

A Moment of History and Hope

Editorial by THE GUARDIAN June 04, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Jun 2008

]]> Barack Obama's victory in the gripping contest to be the U.S. Democratic party nominee means many things.

Dancing To The Same Beat

by CELIA WALDEN June 03, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Jun 2008

]]> A Michael Jackson tribute act featuring a Sikh and a Muslim has proved a massive hit on the TV show Britain's Got Talent.

How Tarsem Singh's Obsession Became A Movie

Courtesy: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO June 03, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Jun 2008

]]> Film director Tarsem Singh admits he's been obsessed by the idea of telling a story about storytelling for 27 years.

The Enquiring Guru

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR May 31, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 31 May 2008

]]> The types of questions and answers that form this book give one an eyeful of the sublime facets of the incomparable jewel that is Guru Granth.

London's New Transport Chief

May 28, 2008 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 May 2008

]]> Kulveer Singh Ranger, 31-year-old Tory vice-chairperson, has been named Director of Transport Policy in new London Mayor Boris Johnson's team.

Of Knives and Kirpans

by GURU KAUR May 28, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 May 2008

]]> It is we, women, who embody the values of a household and a society.

The Blessings of Bibliophilia

by I.J. SINGH May 27, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 May 2008

]]> I would think that, for a Sikh, there can be no existence without the company of books.

The Silent Crisis

by JASMEET SIDHU May 27, 2008 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 May 2008

]]> Sometimes, the actions in my community are completely antithetical to what our religion advocates, and what I believe in as a person.

Please Vote for My Poster # 26

by SUKHMANI KAUR (Grade Two) May 16, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 May 2008

]]> I am one of the state winners in the annual "Sunwise Poster Contest" for school children. Now, I need your support!

The Tail that Wags ...

by I.J. SINGH May 10, 2008 (13 comment(s)) — Sat, 10 May 2008

]]> No Sikh Guru ever even declared himself a Guru.

Mother & Daughter: Communion

by SANMEET KAUR May 08, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 May 2008

]]> When I open my eyes, hers are closed. Her peace flows from within me.

A Dream in Doubt

by ROSALIA SCALIA May 07, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 7 May 2008

]]> The film follows the aftermath of Balbir Singh Sodhi's murder on the day after 9/11, and the subsequent death of his brother under mysterious circumstances.

Giant Singh

by SHANTANU GUHA RAY May 06, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 May 2008

]]> Legend states that the Punjabi Warrior has stared into the abyss and the earth trembled at his gaze.

Prince Charles' Vaisakhi in People Magazine

May 06, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 May 2008

]]> Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, gathered with a group of traditional Sikh Bhangra dancers at St. James' Palace on Pall Mall in London to celebrate Vaisakhi.

No Easy Answers

by I.J. SINGH May 05, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 5 May 2008

]]> Should one enter into or patronize a business that is clearly against one's personal moral and ethical framework?

Move over, Michael Jackson!

May 03, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 3 May 2008

]]> It was only a matter of time when someone would out-Michael-Jackson Michael himself!

New Chair in Sikh Musicology

May 03, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 3 May 2008

]]> Our founders not only had a great knowledge of classical music, but they knew the influence of the singing of hymns on the mind.

"Sikhs in Print" Exhibit

May 03, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 3 May 2008

]]> The exhibition is only a selection of the archive, built up of several hundred images giving an overview of Sikh history.

What Makes Me a Sikh?

by RAVINDER SINGH May 01, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 May 2008

]]> Being born to Sikh parents is, after all, sheer happenstance, since neither birth nor the selection of our parents requires our consent.

The Mool Mantar: Sikhi's Blueprint and Roadmap

by TEJWANT SINGH May 01, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 May 2008

]]> God is a personified deity in all the world religions, except in Sikhi.

A Sikh Boy

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR April 30, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008

]]> It is compelling to witness Monu's metamorphosis from a happy-go-lucky teenager to a callous youth to a young man hoping to make a fresh start in life.

Through My Eyes...and Lens

by JUDITH QUINONES April 30, 2008 (9 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008

]]> My biggest fear was that I would do something ‘wrong', like trespass onto the men's side of the room.

Justice Mota Singh Speaks Out

April 16, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008

]]> We have been appalled by incidents of people being targetted for revenge attacks simply because of their physical appearance.

The Living Word

by I.J. SINGH April 13, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008

]]> The idea is not of a God who micromanages our existence, but to provide the spiritual basis for a moral and ethical framework around which purposeful lives can be fashioned.

Tightrope Walker

by FELICIA KAUR JODHKA April 11, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008

]]> This is my foundation, and I build upon it. This is my identity, and I pray that I stay true to it.

Sovereign

by INNI KAUR April 11, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008

]]> A poem inspired by Vaisakhi.

...And I Wanted a Lazy Saturday

by GURTEJ KAUR CHEEMA April 10, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008

]]> I am not good with surprises and my dad's excitement as he woke me up was not expected at all.

Daughter of the Khalsa

by MANJYOT KAUR April 09, 2008 (12 comment(s)) — Wed, 9 Apr 2008

]]> To me, being a Saint-Soldier lies in continually striving to uphold the ideals enunciated by Guru Gobind Singh on Vaisakhi Day.

He Captures Sikhs... With His Camera

by ROOPINDER SINGH April 08, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Apr 2008

]]> Rai has extensively documented the Sikhs, and even brought out a book by the same title, with the text by Khushwant Singh.

What The Doctor Ordered

by STEVEN VASS April 06, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 Apr 2008

]]> With her Sikh/Punjabi background and Glasgow upbringing, Dr. Rabinder Kaur Buttar has no trouble in cutting to the chase.

Dastaar Bandhi

Fri, 4 Apr 2008

]]> Wearing a patka is excellent training for little children to dare to be different, to revel in their uniqueness.

Right-Hand Man

by PAUL IMBESI April 03, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Apr 2008

]]> "I just don't think there's anyone better than Lakhbir Singh".

Of Saints & Sinners

by I.J. SINGH April 03, 2008 (16 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Apr 2008

]]> A seemingly sensible graybeard had the temerity to suggest that an error-filled reading was an insult to the Guru.

The First Sikh Spiritual Master

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR April 02, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 2 Apr 2008

]]> A work of wide appeal, perfect for the young and not-so-young, and for both Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike.

His Last Words

by Prof. PURAN SINGH March 28, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008

]]> "I have attached you to the skirt of the Immortal God and entrusted you to Him".

A California Yankee in The Guru's Court

by FELICIA KAUR JODHKA March 28, 2008 (7 comment(s)) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008

]]> "It was always my dream to become a Darbar Sahib raagi from childhood".

Masterpiece Filmmaker's Latest Creation

by KEVIN POWERS March 27, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 27 Mar 2008

]]> The Fall is directed by Tarsem Singh, the seemingly low-frequency mastermind behind The Cell from 2000.

Dalai Lama Recipient of Inaugural Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize

March 25, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008

]]> The $50,000 prize recognizes extra-ordinary service in the field of interfaith dialogue.

Probing the Limits of Scholarship

by I.J. SINGH & GUNISHA KAUR March 18, 2008 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008

]]> One must start with the obvious fact that no one knows exactly what happened in the river before Guru Nanak re-emerged after three days.

Ajit Singh: Leader & CEO

by PAUL IMBESI March 18, 2008 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008

]]> He says that medicine is about two things: doing the right thing and doing it efficiently.

The Genius of Amrita Shergil

by SALIL TRIPATHI March 18, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008

]]> There are barely 200 paintings by her around today - she died at age 28 in 1941.

Spring has Sprung!

Mon, 17 Mar 2008

]]> Using the chorus melody as their foundation, the musicians filled my soul with love and playfulness.

Metamorphosis

by RAVINDER SINGH March 16, 2008 (11 comment(s)) — Sun, 16 Mar 2008

]]> To lose interest in colors is akin to losing interest in life. I have learnt to match my turban color with the rest of my outfit.

The Celestial Drama

by TEJPREET KAUR March 14, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 14 Mar 2008

]]> Ethereal dust swirls together and collapses into a confluent mass.

Simran with the Seagulls

by TEJWANT SINGH March 13, 2008 (11 comment(s)) — Thu, 13 Mar 2008

]]> The first cry also morphs into an invisible umbilical cord between daughter and dad.

The Wiz

by JUSTIN PARKER March 11, 2008 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008

]]> Darsh Singh, the team co-captain, has appeared in every game, and every time he plays, he makes a statement.

Eschew Obfuscation

by I.J. SINGH March 06, 2008 (14 comment(s)) — Thu, 6 Mar 2008

]]> It is the mark of a well-rounded intellect, nay a duty, to carry the educational mission beyond the ivied walls.

My Girls

by HARVIND KAUR March 06, 2008 (17 comment(s)) — Thu, 6 Mar 2008

]]> Sahib Kaur is three years old and Jind Kaur is almost two months old.

Reaching Out

by JESSI KAUR March 04, 2008 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 4 Mar 2008

]]> For once, they knew what they were singing; for once, the words were comforting because they were familiar ...

The Man Behind Elizabeth Taylor's Smile

by NEHA SINGH GOHIL March 03, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 3 Mar 2008

]]> He was there when Sikh-American Dalip Singh Saund was elected to the United States Congress in 1957.

Why I'm in Austin Tonight

by VALARIE KAUR March 02, 2008 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 2 Mar 2008

]]> It's late at night here and I've just settled into my hotel room downtown.

Urgent Action

by LILLY SINGH March 01, 2008 (13 comment(s)) — Sat, 1 Mar 2008

]]> I saw an advertisement for sex-determination tests distributed at my gurdwara. I had had enough!

That Elusive Thing Called Wisdom

by I.J. SINGH February 28, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008

]]> What exactly is wisdom and how does it differ from intelligence?

Music of the Spheres

by CHARU SINGH February 27, 2008 (8 comment(s)) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008

]]> The entire purpose of my existence in the field of arts is as a conservator.

Life Warrior

by MEETA KAUR February 26, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008

]]> It had everything I could possibly think of to improve my life, organize it, streamline it, and control it.

California Dreams

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR February 26, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 26 Feb 2008

]]> It is a riotously colorful celebration of Sikh and other mega-achievers of Indian descent in Southern California.

I'm in Love Again ...

by INNI KAUR February 25, 2008 (13 comment(s)) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008

]]> I have a confession to make.

First Things First

by I.J. SINGH February 22, 2008 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008

]]> I wonder what would it mean if one answered "Who are you?" with "Sikh" instead of "Indian"?

Shoddy Scholarship - Distorted History

by Prof. JAMES R.LEWIS February 22, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 22 Feb 2008

]]> The Sikh religion remains one of the most understudied religious traditions.

Chardi Kalaa Against All Odds

by VALARIE KAUR February 20, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008

]]> How then do we listen to the bad news? Do we ignore it? Become numb to it?

Hersh Auntie

by PUNEET PARHAR February 19, 2008 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 19 Feb 2008

]]> Stepping into the gurdwara space is like stepping across a threshold which divides Sikh culture from the world outside.

Ishq Majazi, Ishq Haqiqi

by NIRUPAMA DUTT February 13, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008

]]> This Valentine's Day, we celebrate the timeless Punjabi love-saga of Sohni and Mahiwal.

Beyond the Melting Pot

by RAVINDER SINGH & I.J. SINGH February 13, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 13 Feb 2008

]]> Fear of the stranger is not new to America.

Working in the ICU

by TEJPREET KAUR February 12, 2008 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008

]]> I am a strong, spirited and optimistic soldier protecting the sick.

Balle Balle Canada di Punjabi

February 12, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008

]]> The latest census shows a 35% rise in the number of speakers of Punjabi since 2001.

Amritsar & Lahore

by ARNOLD TOYNBEE February 11, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008

]]> "They are the burliest men on the face of the planet ... If human life survives the present chapter of Man's history, the Sikhs, for sure, will still be on the map".

Swimming with the Dolphins

by VALARIE KAUR February 06, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 6 Feb 2008

]]> The handcuffs cut into my wrists, drawing blood.

Pigeonholing

by I.J.SINGH February 04, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 4 Feb 2008

]]> I think that looking for purity of racial stock is an undertaking for the shortsighted and dim-witted.

The Dhabas of Amritsar

by GUNVANTHI BALARAM February 01, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Fri, 1 Feb 2008

]]> The Amritsaris' lust for jalebis has to be seen to be believed.

The Man From Kenneth Cole

by INNI KAUR January 31, 2008 (48 comment(s)) — Thu, 31 Jan 2008

]]> Looking out on the streets of Manhattan, Sandeep Singh is the face of Kenneth Cole's new ad campaign.

Why I Support Obama For President

by VALARIE KAUR January 30, 2008 (20 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008

]]> "Obama alone represents the new movement. Its momentum is real".

India's Favourite Icon & "Calendar Boy"

by BALWANT GARG & NAV SHARMA January 30, 2008 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008

]]> Young Bhagat Singh was imbued from childhood with his family's spirit of patriotism.

The Pearl of the Punjab

by JONATHAN GLANCEY January 28, 2008 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008

]]> Chandigarh, built on the baking plains of northern India, is one of Le Corbusier's greatest achievements. But does it deserve World Heritage status?

All Politics is Local

by I.J. SINGH January 27, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008

]]> There is a sangat to commune with in cyberspace.

The Four Quarters of the Night

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR January 27, 2008 (7 comment(s)) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008

]]> In 1908, his father emigrates, living on the west coasts of both Canada and the United States.

Sikhs in Print

by MANJYOT KAUR January 26, 2008 (25 comment(s)) — Sat, 26 Jan 2008

]]> This is no ordinary calendar: it's also a fascinating, "no expiration date" keepsake!

General Named Governor

January 25, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008

]]> General J.J. Singh becomes the new Governor of Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr. King & I

by VALARIE KAUR January 24, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008

]]> Our freedom is inextricably tied up with the freedom of those next to us.

New Bliss

by YUDHVIR RANA January 24, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008

]]> The Sikh Marriage Ordinance 2008 has been approved by Pakistan's federal cabinet. Whither India?

A Matter of Pride & Honour

by ROOPINDER SINGH January 23, 2008 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008

]]> Sir Winston Churchill: "The Sikhs need our help for such a cause".

Ma Gujri

by HARVIND KAUR January 22, 2008 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 22 Jan 2008

]]> She did not live in the shadow of her husband; she lived alongside him.

Of Kings & Masters

by I.J. SINGH January 21, 2008 (15 comment(s)) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008

]]> If sovereignty of the soul is not of this world, what do words like "Sachha Patshah" really mean?

School of Learning

by GURUMUSTUK SINGH KHALSA January 08, 2008 (10 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Jan 2008

]]> He painted a picture that appeared too good to be true, almost as if it was a sales pitch.

Casting Call for New Film by Kevin Lee

January 07, 2008 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 7 Jan 2008

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Painti - The Thirty Five

by ANARCHOCYCLIST January 06, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 Jan 2008

]]> Punjabi is the 11th most spoken language in the world, the 2nd most popular language in Britain, and the 5th most popular in Canada.

Sikh-Canadian Politician Wows India

by SATINDER BAINS January 06, 2008 (69 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 Jan 2008

]]> Dr. Ruby Kaur Dhalla is the Member of Parliament for Brampton-Springdale (Ontario, Canada).

The Turban Clinic

by THE TIMES OF INDIA January 06, 2008 (81 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 Jan 2008

]]> The project has already become a success, with the young thronging the clinic.

Darbar-e-Khalsa

by JESSI KAUR January 05, 2008 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 5 Jan 2008

]]> Amid thunderous jaikaras and bouquets of balloons, the helicopter soars away.

Wired & Connected

by I.J. SINGH January 05, 2008 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 5 Jan 2008

]]> The required software is available and it doesn't cost a bundle.

Man With a Mission

by FELICITY HEYWOOD January 03, 2008 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 Jan 2008

]]> Nobody has yet put the whole jigsaw together.

My Top-10 Books For 2007

by AJIT SINGH January 01, 2008 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 1 Jan 2008

]]> Each one of them is likely to end up on my read-again pile: it's the only criterion for me to include it in my Top-10 list.

Nyaara

by RAVINDER SINGH December 31, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007

]]> The stands in the Khalsa College grounds in Amritsar were packed to capacity.

Chak de Phatte

December 31, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007

]]> England's Queen honours five Sikh-Britons, including renowned Bhangra singer, Malkit Singh.

The Voice of a Nation

December 28, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Fri, 28 Dec 2007

]]> Making my way through Parasaraprasna, I often felt as if I were astride a runaway horse galloping at breakneck speed ... A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR

The Labels That Define Us

by I.J. SINGH December 26, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007

]]> The meaning of the word "Sikh" implies that the path is endless, just as a student's lot is never done.

Dialogue With The Sages

December 26, 2007 (35 comment(s)) — Wed, 26 Dec 2007

]]> From the Siddh Gosht: a series of questions put to Guru Nanak by the yogis, and his answers. Translated by INNI KAUR.

Elvis is Back

by NINO WILLIAMS December 24, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 24 Dec 2007

]]> Swansea's own Spice Boy first became a fan of Elvis in the 1950s.

Playing Devil's Advocate

by HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI December 23, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Sun, 23 Dec 2007

]]> I had a heated debate at dinner the other evening, on the death of belief and faith.

Sikh-Canadian Takes Lead in New Film

by SAMEER December 22, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007

]]> Rupinder Singh Nagra's lead performance as a rickshaw driver in Amal is one of the highlights of the film.

The Queen From Edinburgh

by MIKE WADE December 22, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Sat, 22 Dec 2007

]]> She bore eight daughters and six sons. 63 grandchildren, 85 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild followed.

Merry Christmas ... And a Wonderful Gurpurab to You All!

by I.J. SINGH December 20, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 20 Dec 2007

]]> No minority lives in absolutely secluded pockets with impenetrable barriers around it.

No More Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite?

by HARVIND KAUR December 18, 2007 (25 comment(s)) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007

]]> I suspect that the likes of Rousseau, Voltaire and Montesquieu are turning in their graves.

Birth of a Writer

by JASKEERAT KAUR December 17, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007

]]> Writing is my method of examining my life.

Across The River Styx

Sat, 15 Dec 2007

]]> A journey that transports the author from the scared to the sacred.

Break The Bully Cycle

by PAT CAHILL December 15, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 15 Dec 2007

]]> Award-winning Massachusetts educator, SiriNam Singh Khalsa, is the author of a new book.

A Maypole Dance

by T. SHER SINGH December 14, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007

]]> Sikhs constitute an extraordinary community, empowered by incredible strengths and blessings.

Postcard from Punjab

by MADHUR SINGH December 13, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007

]]> The euphoria over Ishmeet Singh's victory reflects the need of the Sikh community's elders to find turbaned role models.

A Full Twelve Months

by I.J. SINGH December 13, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007

]]> The goal is not homogeneity of thought or unanimity of opinion, but a conversation where we can disagree without becoming disagreeable.

The 1984 Anti-Sikh Pogroms:The Dark Side of India's Diversity

by URVASHI BUTALIA December 11, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007

]]> Many questions remain. And the answers are not easy.

America's Crisis of Faith

NEW YORK TIMES [Editorial] December 10, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007

]]> In his speech, U.S. presidential candidate Romney courted the most religiously intolerant sector of American political life.

Navneet Singh: Top Youth Leader

by TANIA KAUR December 10, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 10 Dec 2007

]]> During life-saving missions, he helped rescue people, set up relief shelters ...

Woven Masterpieces of Sikh Heritage

by NEHA SINGH GOHIL December 09, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 9 Dec 2007

]]> The art of the Kashmir shawl reached new heights under the patronage of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

A Pinch of Immodesty: Lionizing sikhchic

by MANJYOT KAUR December 09, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Sun, 9 Dec 2007

]]> So, what would I like to see in sikhchic's future?

Hanging Out Together

by I.J. SINGH December 08, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Sat, 8 Dec 2007

]]> There is power in numbers and there is vulnerability in being isolated.

Sikh-American Named to World Religious Body

December 07, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 7 Dec 2007

]]> The next Parliament of the World's Religions will be held in Melbourne, Australia, in December 2009.

A Precious Find

by NICOLA MOONEY December 04, 2007 (17 comment(s)) — Tue, 4 Dec 2007

]]> It is not surprising that the Guru Granth Sahib should be one of the few things to survive from the community's early history.

A Lion's Song

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH December 02, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 2 Dec 2007

]]> Their music is best described as a fusion between western rock, bhangra beats and Sikh ragas.

History and Her-Story

by I.J. SINGH December 02, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Sun, 2 Dec 2007

]]> We have effectively written young people and women out of our own history.

Londonstani

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR November 29, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007

]]> Flexing and preening in his Dolce & Gabbana vest, a tiger tattooed on his left shoulder and a Khanda on his right bicep ...

The Heirs of Gobind Rai

by JATINDER PREET November 29, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007

]]> 81% of migrants to Punjab now report a change in the language they speak, the food they eat and the clothes they wear.

Something Something Kaur

by ELISE MILLER November 28, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 Nov 2007

]]> In our final relaxation, lying on the floor in corpse pose, I had a vision.

Manmohan Singh Named 2007 "Policy Maker of the Year"

by IAIN DALE November 26, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007

]]> The World Leadership Forum announces the 2007 winner of its prestigious award.

Ishmeet Singh is "Voice of India"

by EXPRESS INDIA & REDIFF November 26, 2007 (13 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007

]]> He's the man of the moment, singing his way to success.

A Confluence of Gurparabs

by KHUSHWANT SINGH November 26, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007

]]> This year, two important events in the birth and development of Sikhism fall on the same day.

Howdy, Pardner!

by I.J. SINGH November 26, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Nov 2007

]]> I was sitting, enjoying lunch between classes, when I spied a fresh face approaching me.

Timelessness Is Of The Essence

by GURU KAUR November 22, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Nov 2007

]]> Ik mint translates into: "It will happen sometime soon, probably within, say, half an hour".

Nikki Randhawa Haley -A Full Life

An Interview with MIDLANDSBIZ November 11, 2007 (30 comment(s)) — Sun, 11 Nov 2007

]]> Being a wife, a mom, a business owner and a State Representative, all at the same time, is my dream come true.

The Fear of God

by I.J. SINGH November 09, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Nov 2007

]]> We have created a God in our own, very human image.

The Diwali Story

by T. SHER SINGH November 08, 2007 (13 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Nov 2007

]]> Nothing grabs the imagination of a child more than the magic and joie de vivre of Diwali.

The Gods Must Be Angry

by IANS November 06, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Nov 2007

]]> The astrologer said that the deity was unhappy over the entry of women into the temple in salwar-kameez.

Where Valour Is A Tradition

November 05, 2007 (13 comment(s)) — Mon, 5 Nov 2007

]]> The 1897 Battle of Saragarhi has been declared by UNESCO as one of the greatest stories of collective bravery in human history.

Flying Singh Wins Auto Rally

by PAUL TAN, et al. November 05, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 5 Nov 2007

]]> Clocking 2:11:02, Karamjit Singh and co-driver Jagdev Singh finished in first place.

Winning Friends

by I.J. SINGH November 03, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 3 Nov 2007

]]> Don't we often wonder how we can build bridges with our neighbours?

Why Immigrant Women May Be The Stronger Sex

by SAN GREWAL November 03, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Sat, 3 Nov 2007

]]> Men experience a state of shock when coming to the West, while women experience a rise in status.

"Amu" DVD Released

November 02, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Fri, 2 Nov 2007

]]> We made this film so that the world would know about this crime against humanity.

When a Tree Shook Delhi

by CNN-IBN November 02, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Fri, 2 Nov 2007

]]> Now, 23 years after the anti-Sikh pogroms in India, a new book nails the guilty in chilling detail.

70,000 Celebrate Sikh-American Pioneers

by SUKHJIT KAUR PUREWAL November 02, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 2 Nov 2007

]]> Sikhi is very much about working hard and being self-sufficient.

Train to Pakistan

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR October 31, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 31 Oct 2007

]]> The summer of 1947 was not like other Indian summers.

Single Parents in Malaysia Organize

by DHEER SINGH October 29, 2007 (14 comment(s)) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007

]]> The youngest widow is 19 years old and has a child. The oldest is a 62-yr-old grandmother.

Not Holy Writ

by I.J. SINGH October 24, 2007 (54 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007

]]> Have you ever noticed the mechanical rite when Sikhs bring a rumalla to offer at the gurdwara?

The Janeus We Wear

by TEJWANT SINGH October 24, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Oct 2007

]]> The whole essence of Sikhi is that it is based on ideas, and doesn't revolve around personality.

Crayons. Kooks. Siblings. Sikhs.

A Film Review by MEETA KAUR October 23, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007

]]> The film's main characters are three American brothers on a spiritual quest through India.

The First Sikh Billionaire?

by GORDON PITTS October 23, 2007 (17 comment(s)) — Tue, 23 Oct 2007

]]> Bob Navjeet Singh Dhillon embodies the immigrant success story.

Monty's Turn: My Story So Far

A Book Review by INDARJIT SINGH October 21, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007

]]> Monty acknowledges his debt to the discipline of his faith, but he does not wear his religion on his sleeve.

Nine Twelve

A Short Story by ROSALIA SCALIA October 21, 2007 (21 comment(s)) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007

]]> She undid his hair-bun and watched the black folds fall around his face and shoulders, cascading to his waist.

Enter the World of Waris

An Interview by ERIC KOHN October 19, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 19 Oct 2007

]]> In Wes Anderson's latest film, The Darjeeling Limited, Ahluwalia plays a cranky train conductor.

Flying Ace & Pioneer

by PUSHPINDAR SINGH October 18, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007

]]> He staunchly refused to part with his turban, earning the affectionate nickname of "Flying Hobgoblin".

Protecting The Killers: A New Report

by HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH October 18, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 18 Oct 2007

]]> "The Indian government's illegal and inhuman policies in the name of security have allowed a culture of impunity to prevail".

This is Sikhi!

October 16, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007

]]> Local Sikhs welcome the Muslims every year after their Eid namaaz in Bhopal, India.

The Punjabization of India

by HINDUSTAN TIMES SUNDAY MAGAZINE October 16, 2007 (12 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Oct 2007

]]> India's national identity is beginning to reflect the best of Punjab.

Recycling with the Nihangs

by GURU KAUR October 15, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007

]]> I had grown to love the sensuousness of having a bath with a bucket of freezing water in an open outdoor closet.

Bhangra Spreads Its Empire

by SUE STEWARD October 14, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007

]]> He shouts out the bhangra catchphrase, which says it all: "Chak de Phattey!" ("Tear up the floorboards! Rock the house!")

Sardar Seinfeld

by NEHA SINGH GOHIL October 14, 2007 (16 comment(s)) — Sun, 14 Oct 2007

]]> As a Sikh, a stand-up comic, an engineer, and an American, Bali is in a class all his own.

Sikh-American Hero: Horror & Heroics in New York

by CHRISTINA BOYLE October 12, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 12 Oct 2007

]]> With blood gushing down his face, Amarjit Singh raced back toward the madman who had stabbed him moments earlier.

We Are Not In Pakistan

A Book Review by CHRISTINA LEADLAY October 11, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007

]]> Newcomers have to deal with being marginalized in the U.S., which is "still in the dark ages before multiculturalism".

Burma's U Pancha - "The Punjabi"

by CONNIE LEVETT October 11, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007

]]> The army had surrounded us, blocked the four ways out of the pagoda.

Hard Kaur

by MATHURES PAUL October 11, 2007 (44 comment(s)) — Thu, 11 Oct 2007

]]> "Rap is the best way to express things close to one's heart ... Tell people what you have been through".

A Man For All Seasons

October 10, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007

]]> A man steeped in tradition, Bhai Ardaman Singh projected himself through the modern idiom. by ROOPINDER SINGH

Dissing Friends

by I.J. SINGH October 09, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Tue, 9 Oct 2007

]]> Since 9/11, in America we see enemies everywhere and in anyone, and fear that they're all out to destroy us.

Reach For The Top

Reported by NEHA SINGH GOHIL October 07, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 7 Oct 2007

]]> Mountaineer and explorer Mandip Singh climbed three summits in the Swiss Alps this summer.

Thanksgiving Day

by T. SHER SINGH October 06, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 6 Oct 2007

]]> As soon as we felt the blast of cold hit our faces, hands reached out from the darkness, grabbed us and flung us into the air.

Purpose

by COLEMAN BARKS October 05, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 5 Oct 2007

]]> There is one thing in this world you must never forget to do.

Sehra

Thu, 4 Oct 2007

]]> A Love Poem

A Fish Story

by KAVI RAJ SINGH October 03, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 3 Oct 2007

]]> My smile disappeared; my smugness was gone. Frozen and stunned by the sudden turn of events, I just stood there ...

Shame and Honor

by I.J. SINGH October 03, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 3 Oct 2007

]]> Humans are probably the only animals that know shame and the only ones that possibly need it.

The Book of the Ten Masters

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR September 29, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 29 Sep 2007

]]> A work of breathtaking beauty and genuine inspiration, for both Sikhs and non-Sikhs alike.

A Grand Funeral

by JAYA RAMANATHAN September 28, 2007 (10 comment(s)) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007

]]> Outside, a young congregation of Sikh boys and girls make emotionally charged speeches, often in the form of confessions.

Where Are The Men?

by I.J. SINGH September 26, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 26 Sep 2007

]]> Could it be that women are born storytellers, much better than men?

The Irish Troubles

by CHARLIE ADLEY September 25, 2007 (19 comment(s)) — Tue, 25 Sep 2007

]]> For months, years, I've been in agony, listening to lovely, intelligent and lucid Irish people speaking indescribable drivel about immigrants.

Fashion Accessories

by I.J. SINGH September 20, 2007 (24 comment(s)) — Thu, 20 Sep 2007

]]> There was a time when the nose ring indicated that a woman was no longer available but, in fact, was owned.

The Cost of Gluttony

by JESSI KAUR September 18, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 18 Sep 2007

]]> The food bonanza offered each day would put a maharaja's chef to shame.

My Gurmukhi Khajana

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR September 17, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007

]]> A book meant to introduce youngsters to the Gurmukhi alphabet through the use of Gurmat-based vocabulary.

A Dream Come True

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH September 17, 2007 (30 comment(s)) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007

]]> Japji, the Punjaban from Down Under, has proven herself to be the quintessential Punjabi muttiar.

T.Sher Singh Responds to Recent News Reports ...

September 17, 2007 (28 comment(s)) — Mon, 17 Sep 2007

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New York City Honours The Spinning Wheel Film Festival

by EK ONG KAAR KAUR September 15, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 15 Sep 2007

]]> The films being screened this year range from short, entertaining insights into Sikh arts and culture, to feature-length movies.

The World We Leave Behind

by MEETA KAUR September 15, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 15 Sep 2007

]]> With the extensive daily media coverage of environmental issues, it is hard not to feel guilty about not doing my part.

Heroes Among Men

by HARVIND KAUR September 13, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 13 Sep 2007

]]> There is no complaining, only a resolve to do what needs to be done.

The Gender Trap

by I.J. SINGH September 12, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 12 Sep 2007

]]> Why is it that, in all the world religions, the public role of women has historically been diminished, at least in practice?

Radio Host With a Difference

by JANE ARMSTRONG September 09, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Sun, 9 Sep 2007

]]> "He's using this power to help the community to improve things ... to get attention on issues".

Sikhs Unlimited

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR September 09, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 9 Sep 2007

]]> It's a feel-good book: full of chatty enthusiasm and chardi kalaa; a very enjoyable and satisfying read.

Happenstance Leads Hargo to Phil Spector

by KATIE HASTY September 08, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 8 Sep 2007

]]> "It was just surreal, like hearing my own song for the first time. It sounded unbelievable..."

What's Your Handicap?

by KAVI RAJ SINGH September 07, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Fri, 7 Sep 2007

]]> The story of a young man who has turned his limitations into strengths.

Some Say it's Hot! Some Say it's Cool!

September 05, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 5 Sep 2007

]]> So, if you've wondered what they do at The Sikh Coalition ...

Passing The Torch

by T. SHER SINGH September 04, 2007 (15 comment(s)) — Tue, 4 Sep 2007

]]> They group and scatter in new-found friendships and alliances, gambol on the grass, and prance about in the ball-courts.

Tale of a New York Cabby

by TANZINA VEGA September 04, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 4 Sep 2007

]]> "You can't be meek, because it's not going to work", she said. "You'll get stepped on".

Unsung Heroes - WWII Prisoners of War

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH September 04, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Tue, 4 Sep 2007

]]> The story of these brave men has largely been consigned to anonymity.

Best Reads

Fri, 31 Aug 2007

]]> A list of books, magazines & journals, etc., recommended by the staff of sikhchic.com as worthy of being part of a home library on Sikhs and Sikhi.

Mixed Feelings

by KIRAN KAUR August 31, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 31 Aug 2007

]]> An angry Sikh-American teenager asks: why does India mimic America?

Kabaddi in New Zealand

by GREG DIXON August 30, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007

]]> It's a warriors’ game of two halves with “raiders”, no ball and plenty of brute force. And here's how it's played by Sikh-Kiwis.

People of the Book

by T. SHER SINGH August 30, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Thu, 30 Aug 2007

]]> They came up with a novel idea: a campaign was started and quickly spread like wild fire.

Pieces of the Puzzle

by JASKEERAT KAUR August 29, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007

]]> A Grade Ten student explores the strongest influences in her life.

Musical Chairs

by I.J. SINGH August 29, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 29 Aug 2007

]]> It is not unreasonable for those who fund a project to expect and insist they be heard on what goes on in their name and with their money.

The Man Who Rules India

A RESUME August 28, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 28 Aug 2007

]]> The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, seems to be the most qualified Prime Minister (or equivalent) in the world.

The Birth of Gatka - The Martial Arts of the Sikhs

by NIDAR SINGH August 26, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 26 Aug 2007

]]> According to Nihang lore, Baba Buddha, the Grand Old Sage, trained an army of 2,200 "saint-soldiers", who later came to be known as the first "Akalis".

Mumbo Jumbo

I.J. SINGH August 26, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 26 Aug 2007

]]> They tell us we are now in the age of Kalyug, but at what point along its timeline, no one knows.

Behind-the-Scenes Peek at "The Darjeeling Limited"

by KIM VOYNAR August 25, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 25 Aug 2007

]]> A glimpse of the film-shoot in the Jodhpur Gurdwara.

Jaadugar - Magician Extraordinaire

by NEHA SINGH GOHIL August 24, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007

]]> Vikram Singh's first brush with magic happened at the "ripe old age" of six; he decided that day that he would be a magician.

The Empty Nest

by JESSI KAUR August 24, 2007 (10 comment(s)) — Fri, 24 Aug 2007

]]> Today, in the blink of an eye, he is an adult and ready to enter a new world ...

Hofstra University Appoints New Sikh Chair

August 23, 2007 (16 comment(s)) — Thu, 23 Aug 2007

]]> Dr. Balbinder Singh Bhogal, formerly of York University, Toronto, is the second holder of the Chair.

The Man Who Changed India

by KHUSHWANT SINGH August 22, 2007 (10 comment(s)) — Wed, 22 Aug 2007

]]> "If India does not take stock of the situation", warns Gurujot Singh, "there could be tough times ahead".

Mangoes Are The Only Fruit

A Short Story by JASPREET SINGH August 15, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Wed, 15 Aug 2007

]]> "Not all mangoes", she said, "are meant to be sucked on".

India Turns Sixty

by I.J. SINGH August 14, 2007 (14 comment(s)) — Tue, 14 Aug 2007

]]> Let's welcome India into the gray world of adulthood.

No Ordinary Politician

by SAMANTHA WATSON August 11, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 11 Aug 2007

]]> Sikh-Brit Kulveer Singh Ranger has been appointed Vice-Chair of England's Conservative Party.

1947: The Partition of Punjab

August 11, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Sat, 11 Aug 2007

]]> A poem each by W.H. Auden, Amrita Pritam and Faiz Ahmed Faiz. Illustrations by Satish Gujral.

Images of Freedom

A book review by MANJYOT KAUR August 11, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 11 Aug 2007

]]> The calendar art form bears "the fragrance of a lost innocence" from a time when "all religious barriers disappeared before one glorious goal: Freedom".

Voices

by URVASHI BUTALIA August 09, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 9 Aug 2007

]]> In India, there is no institutional memory of Partition: the State has not seen fit to construct any memorials.

Bishen Singh meets Monty

A Conversation moderated by CHRIS FOY August 08, 2007 (13 comment(s)) — Wed, 8 Aug 2007

]]> Two giants of the Cricket world get to chat about ... everything.

Canada's Lumber Giant

by PETER RUSLAND August 07, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 7 Aug 2007

]]> British Columbian pioneer and lumber magnate, Herb (Harban Singh) Doman, dies at 75.

Spectator Sport

by I.J. SINGH August 07, 2007 (22 comment(s)) — Tue, 7 Aug 2007

]]> Come to think of it, ordinary Sikhs in the modern gurdwara have very little left to do.

The Lone Ranger

by TEJWANT SINGH August 07, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Tue, 7 Aug 2007

]]> The mayhem that followed was tantalizing: everyone got the chance to touch his soft hair, al naturale.

ROOTS The Bakhshi Family of Kauntrila

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR August 05, 2007 (49 comment(s)) — Sun, 5 Aug 2007

]]> It makes Sikh history and heritage come convincingly, magnificently alive.

A Bumper Crop of Stars

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH August 04, 2007 (13 comment(s)) — Sat, 4 Aug 2007

]]> A sampling of Sikh-Aussie youth who are vying to be among the crème de la crème of Australian sport.

A Personal Q & A

by JASKEERAT KAUR August 02, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Thu, 2 Aug 2007

]]> A twelve-year-old grapples with some timeless questions.

Miss Singh in Action

by KHUSHWANT SINGH August 01, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Wed, 1 Aug 2007

]]> Back from a stint in Afghanistan, U.S. soldier Ranbir Kaur is now preparing for duty in Iraq.

A Double Take For Hizzoner

by PAUL VITELLO August 01, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Wed, 1 Aug 2007

]]> Harvinder Singh is the new mayor of this Long Island village of multimillion-dollar homes.

Solomon's Paradox

by I.J. SINGH July 31, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007

]]> For most of us, Sikh heritage came through parables that percolate in the Sikh collective memory.

Bogey Men

by TEJWANT SINGH July 31, 2007 (34 comment(s)) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007

]]> You go, Sikh women! The Guru is walking alongside you on the fairway of equality.

The Art of Dying

by T. SHER SINGH July 31, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 31 Jul 2007

]]> No mourning was allowed. No whining, no regrets, no heavy and laden laments. Come to celebrate, or ... don't come at all.

Ek Sikh Barabar Sava Lakh

by Dr. DIPANKAR GUPTA July 26, 2007 (30 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Jul 2007

]]> Even during the worst days of the Partition, Sikhs never felt insecure about their religion.

Canadian Govt Backs Down

by SAN GREWAL July 24, 2007 (102 comment(s)) — Tue, 24 Jul 2007

]]> After a storm of complaints from Sikhs, Ottawa reverses New Delhi office's 10-year decree that "the names Kaur and Singh do not qualify for the purpose of immigration to Canada".

In Search of Purity

by JESSI KAUR July 23, 2007 (23 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007

]]> When I bow down to make my obeisance to the One God of all, I am happy to be part of the human race.

The Komagata Maru Sails Again

by VARINDER SINGH July 23, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007

]]> Amitabh Bachchan has the lead role of Baba Gurdit Singh, with John Abraham and Manisha Koirala, in the new film.

On the Global Sikh Trail

by RAJAN CHAKARVARTY July 23, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 23 Jul 2007

]]> If the new book, "Sikhs Unlimited", is anything like its author, it should be one heck of a read.

The Unruly End of Empire

A Book Review by THE ECONOMIST July 21, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007

]]> An epic tragedy engendered by hubris, confused thinking and lack of planning.

Churchill's Idiocy, Gandhi's Blind-spot, Jinnah's Bluff

by DOUG SAUNDERS July 21, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007

]]> A man-made catastrophe, brought about by cynical and hot-headed politicians who lacked imagination.

Keepers of the (Inner) Peace

by ANDREW LEE BUTTERS July 21, 2007 (19 comment(s)) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007

]]> They are the oldest, most decorated and most admired unit in the Indian army.

A Singhni-at-Arms

by PRITAM SINGH GREWAL July 19, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 19 Jul 2007

]]> The saga of the Forty Muktae, Mai Bhago and the Khidrana Dhab.

The Porch Light is Always On

by HARVIND KAUR July 18, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007

]]> All those years I spent as either a camper or a counselor at Sikh Camps never prepared me for what I face now.

Punjab's Aerospace Designers Head for NASA

by AMAN SOOD July 18, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007

]]> Patiala's Team Force-2007 in Houston for the Space Settlement Design Competition.

Student Essay Wins Int'l Acclaim

by SAMEER KUMAR SHARMA July 18, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 18 Jul 2007

]]> Jalnidh Kaur's essay is selected a winner by the University of Hawaii.

Sikhs in Britain

A Book Review by MANJYOT KAUR July 17, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007

]]> The new book visually charts the path by which Sikhs have become an integral part of the social fabric that is multicultural Britain.

Stolen Treasures

by I.J. SINGH July 17, 2007 (25 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007

]]> During its invasion in 1984, the Indian government removed a large number of treasures from the Golden Temple complex, but have yet to return them.

Methi di Roti

by MEETA KAUR July 17, 2007 (30 comment(s)) — Tue, 17 Jul 2007

]]> The nostalgia of receiving a tavaa-made roti, dripping with butter, from my mother's hands, has considerable sentimental value.

The Sikhs? Who Are They?

by TONY CARSON July 12, 2007 (28 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Jul 2007

]]> Here's my point: when you aren't given any positive images of a culture, you naturally absorb the negative.

Why Bollywood Matters

by I.J. SINGH July 10, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007

]]> Our cultural biases show most obviously in the movie industry, where the idols - and their influence - are larger than life.

Cool Stuff

by A. ANTHONY July 10, 2007 (16 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007

]]> We just went around and sat down and listened to the guys singing. This was seriously my favorite thing ever.

Abdul Cannot Get Inside the Boiled Egg

A Book Review by TIM PARKS July 09, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Jul 2007

]]> Purity and impurity, rather than good works and sin, appear to constitute the dominant polarity in religious consciousness.

The Flying Sikh

By LIAM KELLY July 09, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 9 Jul 2007

]]> Milkha Singh ran in the Olympic Games at Melbourne, Rome, and Tokyo, and has since been immortalized by the nickname.

England's Dreamer

by ROBERT CRAMPTON July 08, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 8 Jul 2007

]]> Mudhsuden Singh, "Monty" as he is popularly known, may not want to be a role model, but he makes a rather good one.

Identity and Assimilation

by I.J. SINGH July 05, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 5 Jul 2007

]]> People like me look for comfort in neighborhoods such as Chinatown and Little Italy in New York, or Mississauga in Canada.

How to Breathe Methyl Isocyanide: Bhopal, 1984

by JASPREET SINGH July 05, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 5 Jul 2007

]]> A new offering from the poet, novelist and acclaimed author of "Seventeen Tomatoes".

Liberty at Stake: A Teenager's Perspective

by BLAIR ANTHONY ROBERTSON July 05, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 5 Jul 2007

]]> 17-year-old Harkirat decided to deal with the problem of misunderstanding and discrimination the American way: through education.

A Cup of Tea

by NEHA SINGH GOHIL July 04, 2007 (48 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Jul 2007

]]> While I was immersed in the sheer the joy of being there, 15 of my classmates from Columbia's School of Journalism stood by, like silent witnesses.

Laughing and Playing ...

by JESSI KAUR July 04, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Jul 2007

]]> "Laughing and playing, adorning and feasting ... Salvation is to be found amidst life itself!" sings Guru Arjan.

From The Editor's Desk ...

July 03, 2007 (27 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Jul 2007

]]> We've now completed six months since we started this brave new venture - the online magazine called sikhchic.com.

Canada's First Sikh Chief of Police

June 30, 2007 (15 comment(s)) — Sat, 30 Jun 2007

]]> Kashmir (Kash) Singh Heed - innovator, teacher, leader, team builder and top cop - becomes West Vancouver's new Chief of Police.

The Spin-Doctors Are At It Again

by T. SHER SINGH June 29, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 29 Jun 2007

]]> "Why does every Sikh household in this country sport a separatist symbol?" queried the men from "Intelligence".

Sikh-Aussie Named Top Inventor

June 28, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007

]]> Dr Kuldip Singh Sidhu's research could lead to better treatment of diabetes, Parkinson's disease, spinal cord injury and breast cancer.

Manners Matters

by AMRIT & RABINDRA KAUR SINGH June 28, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007

]]> It was one of those old-time institutions where discipline and good manners underpinned every aspect of school life.

Walking Tall

by ETHAN BARON June 27, 2007 (54 comment(s)) — Wed, 27 Jun 2007

]]> "Not only did he display a rare high level of intellect and experience ... he also demonstrated remarkable personal courage."

Magication

by PARMJIT SINGH June 26, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007

]]> Recently, I introduced our three-year old daughter to the idea of sitting silently for few moments.

Towards a More Perfect Union

by I.J. SINGH June 25, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 25 Jun 2007

]]> Have you ever wondered how small shards that have little value as individual tiles, can create an enthralling whole?

Adorning the Walls

by KANWARJIT SINGH KANG June 22, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 22 Jun 2007

]]> Successive generations have spent large sums of money for the beautification of their Gurdwaras.

Less is More - The Art of Manjeet Shergill

by Johannah Ross June 21, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 21 Jun 2007

]]> Painting started as a therapy for me before it became something I did for passion and for income.

Piara Singh Khabra, Britain's Oldest Member of Parliament

June 20, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 20 Jun 2007

]]> At 82, he had served in the House of Commons for fifteen years, when he passed away in London on June 19.

Letter from Beijing

by PARAMJIT KAUR RAI June 18, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 18 Jun 2007

]]> The memories and relationships that the kids have gives truth to my mother's saying that "all that is left of someone is their stories."

Sparks into Fire

Mon, 18 Jun 2007

]]> Three poems by the doyen of twentieth century Punjabi poetry.

Dear Dad ...

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH June 15, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007

]]> I've often wondered how someone who melts like wax can be the "rock" for so many people, too.

Sikhs in Italy

by SEEMA SIROHI June 15, 2007 (37 comment(s)) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007

]]> There is comfort in brotherhood, as men from the villages of Punjab come together in far-flung communities across Italy.

The Great Debate

June 15, 2007 (16 comment(s)) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007

]]> If you've ever wondered how the Sikhs gained a foothold in Italy ...

The New Nation-Builders of America

by RICHARD SPRINGER June 15, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 15 Jun 2007

]]> Thirty-one percent of the engineering and technology companies founded in the U.S. from 1995-2005 had an immigrant as a key founder.

The Wiz of Elections

by PR WEB June 11, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Mon, 11 Jun 2007

]]> His pioneering advances have earned Sikh-American Ravi Singh titles such as "Campaign Guru" and "Power Broker".

"Sikh Formations" - Charting a New Course

by MANJYOT KAUR June 10, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 10 Jun 2007

]]> The Journal is written in a sophisticated and erudite style, often providing a mind-bending challenge to even the most learned reader.

Imelda Marcos Would've Drooled

by ANURADHA SHUKLA June 09, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 9 Jun 2007

]]> The juttis made in Patiala by far win the crown for the sheer variety of designs, shapes and patterns available.

Strange, These Punjabis Downunder!

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH June 08, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 8 Jun 2007

]]> I learnt not long after arriving here that no one wore ironed clothes; it's a lot easier to wear crumpled jeans.

17 Tomatoes

Thu, 7 Jun 2007

]]> Arjun turned to his friend and confessed: "When I grow up, I will marry her."

Lancing an Urban Myth

by VARINDER WALIA June 06, 2007 (23 comment(s)) — Wed, 6 Jun 2007

]]> New book reveals that Bhindranwale had sought a commitment from the Indian government that it would stop torturing Sikh youths during captivity.

World's Largest University Announces Sikh Chair

by PAUL SABHARWAL June 04, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 4 Jun 2007

]]> California State University, with its 23 campuses, is the largest university system in the world.

The Colours of Sikhi

by MEETA KAUR June 04, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 4 Jun 2007

]]> Gagandeep Singh is featured as the Artist of the Month by The Times of India Group for June 2007.

A Family of Presidents & CEOs

by VENKATACHARI JAGANNATHAN June 04, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 4 Jun 2007

]]> Tejpreet Singh is the new President and CEO of General Electric India and heads all the GE businesses in the country.

The Grand Master

June 02, 2007 (12 comment(s)) — Sat, 2 Jun 2007

]]> The Grand Lodge of Quebec, now headed by Opkar Singh, comprises 100 lodges, spread over the four corners of the province.

The Gilded Cage - The Textile Art of Amarjeet Kaur Nandhra

by THE ART MINISTRY June 01, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 1 Jun 2007

]]> Through her textile art, Amarjeet Kaur explores her Sikh heritage, as well as her personal experiences in parenting and relationships.

An Armour of Lies

by I.J. SINGH June 01, 2007 (14 comment(s)) — Fri, 1 Jun 2007

]]> One way to move forward would be to remember what happened, so as not to repeat history.

Is It a Virus?

May 31, 2007 (23 comment(s)) — Thu, 31 May 2007

]]> "One day, she requested that I cover my head before serving her tea," writes our newest Columnist, JESSI KAUR.

"Do I Have a Bias?"

by DAVID BOGNER May 30, 2007 (17 comment(s)) — Wed, 30 May 2007

]]> Strangely, the idea of this tall, bearded Sikh having a kirpan on the flight really didn't bother me.

The Shepherd & Her Flock

by MANDEEP KAUR May 29, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 29 May 2007

]]> The Chaplaincy is responsible for the "Moral, Pastoral and Spiritual care of all serving personnel" in the Armed Forces.

Punjab's Heritage on the Auction Block

by K. S. SHEKHAWAT & KHUSHBOO SANDHU May 29, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 29 May 2007

]]> Coming up on June 5 is an auction in New York of "furniture and objects sourced from the city of Chandigarh".

An Alchemy of The Heart

by MANJYOT KAUR May 28, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 28 May 2007

]]> Watching the masterfully-crafted drama play out on the screen, I was conscious of being filled with intense feelings of connection.

The Land of Nanak

by NAVEEN S. GAREWAL May 27, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 27 May 2007

]]> Rai Bular chose to give his most fertile agricultural lands to Guru Nanak's mission after he became privy to the latter's divine powers.

Max Arthur Macauliffe - Matchless Scholar of Sikh Lore

by DR. HARBANS SINGH May 26, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Sat, 26 May 2007

]]> His Punjabi assistant, Muhammad, reported that Macauliffe was reciting the Japji minutes before his death.

"Amu" Screens in New York

by NEHA SINGH GOHIL May 24, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 24 May 2007

]]> When the film showed in India, says Filmmaker Shonali Bose, people around the country had no idea of what had occurred in 1984.

Book a Sarai

by PURVA GROVER May 24, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 24 May 2007

]]> "I asked myself, wouldn't it be nice if people could get all the information sitting at home," says the creator of saraibooking.com.

The New Adventures of a Punjabi Mouse

The TRIBUNE May 23, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 23 May 2007

]]> Besides helping to type Punjabi easily, the new software can also be used to automatically convert Roman Punjabi into Gurmukhi.

The How and Why of Heresy

by I.J. SINGH & RAVINDER SINGH May 23, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 23 May 2007

]]> Sikhi has had its share of pretenders and Gurmeet Ram is just the latest in a line that dates back to the time of the Gurus.

Monty Python

by EMMA JOHN [Guardian] May 22, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 22 May 2007

]]> There is no sign, in the quiet man who greets me, of the bowler who glares at opponents with such intensity.

B - a short story

by JASPREET SINGH May 20, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 20 May 2007

]]> B's neighbor had saved him then, hiding him in an aluminum trunk for an entire week. Father and Mother could not be saved.

Through The Looking Glass

by GAYATRI RAJWADE May 19, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Sat, 19 May 2007

]]> The coffee-table book took Malkiat Singh and Sandeep Goswami four years of research and photography, and the result is this ode to Sikhism.

The Concise Eloquence of Names

by I.J. SINGH May 19, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 19 May 2007

]]> "Singh" or "Kaur" appended to the names of boys and girls, respectively, connects the newborn to a glorious history and tradition.

Remembrances of Things Past

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH May 18, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 May 2007

]]> We entered a bright room, where this radiant person was sitting, awaiting our arrival. He had the sunniest of smiles.

A Gentleman and A Scholar

by JAGPAL SINGH TIWANA May 18, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 May 2007

]]> Hew McLeod is primarily responsible for my interest in the subject of Sikh History.

Shukrana: A Song of Gratitude

by JESSI KAUR May 18, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 18 May 2007

]]> A song, inspired by the Jewish "Seder", celebrates the gifts and blessings of Sikhi.

Leader of the Pack

by BARRETT W. SHERIDAN May 15, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 15 May 2007

]]> Anmol Singh, president of the California Medical Board, is honoured with the Excellence in Medicine Award by the California State Assembly.

An Officer and a Lady

by KHUSHWANT SINGH May 15, 2007 (45 comment(s)) — Tue, 15 May 2007

]]> Parm is aiming for the post of a superintendent on the London police force, as her next step in her career.

Australia's National Sikh Games

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH May 15, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 15 May 2007

]]> You could be forgiven for thinking you weren't actually living in Melbourne, Australia, but in some laid-back village of Punjab.

In the Footsteps of Dick Whittington & His Cat

IANS May 14, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 14 May 2007

]]> Gloucester's new mayor, Harjit Singh, is well underway on the proverbial "rags-to-riches" journey, in the very footsteps of the 14th century lad.

Bollywood at War

by SAIKAT DATTA (Outlook) May 12, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 12 May 2007

]]> Vijeta's vast canvas was populated with real people: a Sikh born and bred in Bombay as its central protagonist, a Muslim from Lucknow, a Christian from Bilaspur ...

Motherhood Turned Inside Out

by MEETA KAUR May 10, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 May 2007

]]> She gives away her smiles to everyone she sees; she understands that happiness is not a scarce resource.

Setting The Record Straight

CHENNAI ONLINE May 10, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 May 2007

]]> Projecting the 1857 uprising as India's First War of Independence is a "misnomer", as the Anglo-Sikh War preceded it by more than a decade.

Hope & A Little Sugar

by SABA SHAIKH May 10, 2007 (10 comment(s)) — Thu, 10 May 2007

]]> The film is a Sikh-Muslim love story and presents how life is for them and their family before and after 9/11.

The Punjabi Muses of World Cinema

by RANDEEP WADEHRA May 09, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 9 May 2007

]]> They are three Punjabi women who have successfully spanned the East-West civilizational chasm.

A Duck Called Singh

by NATALIE FAHY May 06, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 May 2007

]]> Netty Ribeaux, from the London Wetland Centre's education team, said: "Singh is by far the fastest and boldest runner ..."

The Enchanted Prison

A Review by NEW STRAITS TIMES May 06, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 May 2007

]]> The novel chronicles how the Sikhs of Malaysia helped to propel it into the modern, industrialised land it is today.

Heirlooms

by NICOLA MOONEY May 06, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 6 May 2007

]]> As we sat about, after a hearty breakfast, a treasure-trove of heirlooms was pulled from the family's storage chests.

The Cartoonist

by NEHA SINGH GOHIL May 04, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Fri, 4 May 2007

]]> A multi-media interview of renowned cartoonist, Vishavjit Singh.

No Shortcuts to Glory

by I.J. SINGH May 04, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 4 May 2007

]]> Doctors Jasmine, Meeta and Navtej have carved their names in stone ... as well as in the hearts and minds of their mentors and peers.

Architect of a New India

by MARK TULLY May 03, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 3 May 2007

]]> Manmohan Singh is justly proud of his rise from humble beginnings, but has changed very little since becoming Prime Minister.

A Ferrari on the Autobahn

by DIANE FRANCIS [Financial Post] May 02, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 2 May 2007

]]> "I'm a Ferrari and my life's an autobahn," says Navjeet (Bob) Singh Dhillon. "Every morning I tune up and go on in overdrive."

What's in a Name?

by MANJYOT KAUR (formerly, Laurie Bolger) May 01, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 1 May 2007

]]> Once I had passed the "point of no return" in my journey of becoming a Sikh, I wanted to learn about Sikh names

Aussie Anzac DayHonours Sikh Heroes

by Manpreet Kaur Singh May 01, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 1 May 2007

]]> Tejinderpal Singh, like many other Sikhs, wore his great-grandfather's medals as he marched on Anzac Day 2007.

Roopinder Singh's New Editions

May 01, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 1 May 2007

]]> The Hindi translation is based on the revised second edition of Guru Nanak: His Life and Teachings in English.

A Parade of Peace

by TRISH CRAWFORD [Toronto Star] April 30, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007

]]> Organizers put the size of the crowd at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square at up to 75,000 people.

Sardars and Sardarnis

by KIRAN YADAV April 27, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007

]]> At a Kaur and Singh pageant, this group of 20-somethings can rattle off answers to questions on Sikhism with perfect nonchalance.

Punjabi Lessons

April 27, 2007 (13 comment(s)) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007

]]> A few quick Punjabi (and English) lessons for those who think a thaatha is a fashion accessory to be worn in public!

Navdeep Singh:Canada's Rising Star

by LINDA DIEBEL [Toronto Star] April 27, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Fri, 27 Apr 2007

]]> He's outspoken, highly regarded and seen by many as having the potential "to be the first Canadian prime minister in a turban."

Simple Pleasures

by I.J. SINGH April 26, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007

]]> The New York Times crossword puzzle clue for "152 across" demanded a four letter word for "Punjabi believer".

The Grand Chef of Oloroso

by NEHA SINGH GOHIL April 26, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007

]]> Tony Singh's first job as a head chef was on board the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Singh Twins ArtLaunches Liverpool Fest

by Peter Elson April 26, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007

]]> The Prince of Wales unveils a painting by the SIngh Twins commissioned by Liverpool to commemorate its 800th Anniversary.

In the Name of the Father

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH April 26, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007

]]> Although his father was India's track-and-field legend - the Flying Sikh, Milkha Singh - there was something about golf that drew him to the game instantly.

Going Down to Sikh Park

by PAVANI YALAMANCHILI April 19, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 19 Apr 2007

]]> As a kid I was making my own little comic books and also had some of my political cartoons featured in leading newspapers.

Marble Bust Stuns Art World

by ADAM GRETTON April 19, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 19 Apr 2007

]]> The art world was stunned as a Victorian bust of Duleep Singh went under the hammer for 68 times its estimated value.

The Bard of Dollis Hill

by PATRICK BARKHAM [The Guardian] April 11, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007

]]> Daljit Singh Nagra is that rare thing: an unknown poet whose debut collection is being published by Faber, Britain's leading poetry house.

Red Silk

April 10, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Apr 2007

]]> Six of the anthology's eleven poets, including both its editors, are of Sikh heritage. A Review by LAURIE BOLGER.

A Thousand Words

by NEHA SINGH GOHIL April 10, 2007 (25 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Apr 2007

]]> As she peeled the art-print off the press, her classmates gathered around and asked her to tell them the saakhi behind the illustration.

Deep Roots, Broad Branches

by PURVA GROVER & RAMESH VINAYAK April 10, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Tue, 10 Apr 2007

]]> Armed with a Nikon, Damanbir Singh Jaspal has captured 17 species of trees that have 48 gurdwaras named after them.

On Cloud Nine

by I. J. SINGH April 05, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 5 Apr 2007

]]> When she and her physician husband moved to Texas, Arpinder Kaur piloted the plane from Kansas to San Antonio.

Brave New World in Art

by HENNA SINGH April 04, 2007 (22 comment(s)) — Wed, 4 Apr 2007

]]> Kanwar Singh's painting process begins with him making a sketch on normal paper and then scanning it on to his computer.

The Heer from Denmark

by KHUSHWANT SINGH April 03, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Tue, 3 Apr 2007

]]> Punjabi singers make way - there's a new kurri on the block!

Searching ForThe Sikhs of Tod Inlet

by DAVID GRAY April 02, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Mon, 2 Apr 2007

]]> A new film on the history of a group of Sikhs who came to Canada a hundred years ago is in the works.

The Patiala-Shahi Turban

April 01, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 1 Apr 2007

]]> A 4-minute video captures the visual delights of the Patiala-Shahi turban in a song by PAMMI BAI.

Culture Wars

by MICHAEL VALPY [The Globe & Mail] March 31, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 31 Mar 2007

]]> After four years of legal argument, it required the Supreme Court to give Gurbaj Singh the right to wear his kirpan in Quebec.

The Moment

by T. SHER SINGH March 30, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007

]]> From that moment on, when the doors cracked open and I got my first glimpse past them, I knew one thing as clear as crystal ...

Noblemen & Kinsmen

A Book Review by ROOPINDER SINGH March 29, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 29 Mar 2007

]]> Documenting 300-plus years of history of the Sandhawalia Sardars proved to be a daunting task, because the canvas is a wide one.

THE NAMESAKE -Straddling The Great Divide

A Film Review by MEETA KAUR March 28, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007

]]> It goes beyond the experience of a Bengali family in America: it is equally relevant to the Sikh-American experience.

Marathon Man

by KHUSHWANT SINGH March 28, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 Mar 2007

]]> He is 95 years of age, runs 10 miles a day, has completed innumerable marathons and is called Britain's 'Running Baba'.

World-Class Cyclist - At a Youthful 73!

by KHUSHWANT SINGH March 26, 2007 (26 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Mar 2007

]]> 73 years old, Pritam Singh bicycles 260 km everyday, just to keep his blood warm.

Christian Saints Welcomed into Renovated Gurdwara

by LISA HODGE March 26, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Mar 2007

]]> "We want to return the church to its original state. The window is there for people of all faiths to enjoy and it's a beautiful piece of glass."

A True Bargain

by LAURIE BOLGER March 24, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 24 Mar 2007

]]> During a recent vacation in Toronto, one of the major highlights of my trip was a shopping excursion to "Sacha Sauda" - a store specializing in things Sikh.

Sikh-ing His Britishness

Courtesy: BBC March 24, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Sat, 24 Mar 2007

]]> Chaz Singh wanted to make a public statement about his life as a British-born Sikh and his fight against prejudice, using words and pictures.

Sikh-ing His Britishness - Poems

by CHAZ SINGH March 24, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Sat, 24 Mar 2007

]]> Chaz Singh wanted to make a public statement about his life as a British-born Sikh and his fight against prejudice, with poetry ... and pictures.

Jamrod Hill, Antarctica

by I.P.S. AHUJA March 23, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Fri, 23 Mar 2007

]]> We wanted to build on the adage that no matter where you go on Earth, you'll find a Sikh waiting for you, and that wherever there are five Sikhs, there is a gurdwara!

Haute Turban!

By DANICA LO and RAAKHEE MIRCHANDANI March 22, 2007 (27 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007

]]> Famous New York turban-wearers include celebrity jeweler Waris Singh Ahluwalia, whose line just debuted at Bergdorf Goodman, and posh hotelier Vikram Singh Chatwal.

The Guru Nanak Prize

March 22, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007

]]> Nominations are now being invited for the US $50,000 international, interfaith award for 2008. The deadline is July 1, 2007.

Fabric of Magic & Colour

by KHUSHWANT SINGH March 21, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Mar 2007

]]> "Nature is the best catalogue; how can anybody get tired of flowers?" she exclaims, when asked where she gets her designs.

And The Conversation Continues

by I. J. SINGH March 20, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 20 Mar 2007

]]> My mother died a couple of years ago, but now she speaks to her great-granddaughter through her name. Inara Piar will surely wonder about the woman she never met.

Father of Fiber Optics

by ROOPINDER SINGH March 19, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Mon, 19 Mar 2007

]]> "The thing that I find very exciting is that the more we do and achieve, the more opportunities there are for innovation. There is a lot more ahead," predicts Narinder Singh Kapany, now 80.

Female Tiger

by JOHN HOPKINS [Times Online] March 18, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 18 Mar 2007

]]> Remember the name. It is going to crop up again and again. Kiran Matharu, a Sikh who was 18 in February, started to play golf at 11 and within six months had represented Yorkshire, England.

DALIP SINGH SAUND - America's Lawmaker

by ROOPINDER SINGH March 17, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Sat, 17 Mar 2007

]]> He was the first American of Asian origin to be elected to the US Congress - not once, but three times!

Learning the Oorha-Airha

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH March 16, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Mar 2007

]]> "I've been learning Punjabi ever since I was a little girl and now it has helped me secure a place in one of the most prestigious universities of Australia."

"One of the Year's Best!"

An Interview by KON LAM March 15, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007

]]> A recently released debut album from Taj Singh is already being described in superlatives by the music world: "Explosive!" "Resoundingly Inventive!"

The Bridal Dress

by LAURIE BOLGER March 15, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Mar 2007

]]> I enter a harshly-lit cubicle with a hazy mirror. I know at once it will be my chrysalis. For my metamorphosis is about to begin.

ANDRETTA: Punjabi by Nature

by KHUSHWANT SINGH March 13, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007

]]> One of the many famous residents of this hamlet was Sobha Singh, widely known for his iconic paintings of the Sikh Gurus and of Sohni and Mahiwal, the legendary couple of the age-old tragic love-story.

A Letter to theUN Secretary General

by AIKSIMAR SINGH March 13, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Mar 2007

]]> "Sikh Peacekeepers have served the United Nations and the international community in large numbers - selflessly, fearlessly, with distinction, and often at considerable peril to themselves," writes a young Canadian student.

A Beginning, Not the End

by I. J. SINGH March 11, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007

]]> I often wonder if we expect too much of the rite of taking Amrit on how it would transform our lives - or too little of its magic and mystery.

The Sound of Music

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH March 11, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 11 Mar 2007

]]> If you want to teach children their language and culture, traditional wisdom says, "Catch ‘em young". And that is what Sikh-Australians are doing.

A Journey

by MEETA KAUR March 09, 2007 (11 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Mar 2007

]]> My mother's hair becomes a world of my own. Mama unpins her bun and lets her hair fall, rushing down her back. She combs through the tangles with her fingers.

SANJIT (SUNNY) SINGH SODHI: Connecting East & West

by MIKE FUNSTON [The Toronto Star] March 09, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Mar 2007

]]> Doing business with Indian companies in the Diaspora is all about cultivating relationships. This young Toronto lawyer has been doing just that.

To Hill and Back

by AMRIT & RABINDRA KAUR SINGH March 09, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Mar 2007

]]> The head mistress flew over in a mad panic, black habit flapping behind her and proceeded to try and drag our father back onto his feet, exclaiming out loud in horror, "Oh no! Not you, Dr Singh!"

The Knight Riders

by KHUSHWANT SINGH March 08, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Mar 2007

]]> With a feather-tuft aigrette adorning their brown turbans, the horsemen from the Punjab Public School in Nabha are widely known as the kalgi wale riders.

History Carved in Stone

By ADITI TANDON March 07, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 7 Mar 2007

]]> The project to commemorate three centuries of the Khalsa was given to landscaping expert Sonia Dhami, who is the brain behind the entire structure as it stands today.

A Matter of Balance

By THERESA REYNOLDS CURRY March 06, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Mar 2007

]]> Until recently the Director of Strategic Planning for Charlottesville (Virginia, USA), Satyendra Singh Huja has retired so he can work more.

Terms of Engagement

by I. J. SINGH March 06, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Mar 2007

]]> Our eternal values must engage with the everyday concerns that drive our ordinary but often desperate lives.

The Mounties Got Their Man

by THANE BURNETT [The Toronto Sun] March 05, 2007 (19 comment(s)) — Mon, 5 Mar 2007

]]> In Baltej Singh's living room, there's a giant, life-size doll. It sports the RCMP uniform and turban. It was sent to him by strangers out of admiration, on his graduation day, more than 15 years ago.

When Stones Weep

by T. SHER SINGH March 04, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Sun, 4 Mar 2007

]]> A giant Christ looked down on me from behind the altar. The face was serene, its flawless pinkish skin haloed by shoulder-length blonde hair. The bluish eyes pierced the distance between us.

FREE FOR ALL: The Gift Of Langar

by SARAH RICH March 02, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Fri, 2 Mar 2007

]]> Free-for-all is a term generally used to describe chaos. But at the kitchen of Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, which serves 10,000 people every day, there's not a trace of chaos. And the food is free. For all.

When Jews Wore Turbans

by E.L. SEGAL [The Jewish Star] March 01, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 Mar 2007

]]> It would seem that most Canadian Jews were pleased with the Supreme Court decision, a few years ago, upholding the Sikhs' right to wear turbans in the RCMP.

Exploring The Self

by I.J. SINGH February 28, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007

]]> Much depends on how comfortable we are with the choices that life offers us, or those we have made for ourselves.

Sikhi Roots In New Mexico

February 28, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007

]]> How is it that the Sikh Dharma you lead came to be located in Española, NM? asks DAVID ALIRE GARCIA [Sante Fe Reporter] of Inderjit Kaur Khalsa.

C.F. ANDREWS: Eye-Witness To Sikh History

by T. SHER SINGH February 27, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 27 Feb 2007

]]> "The pain upon the faces of these people reminded me of the shadow of the Cross. What was happening to them was truly a crucifixion...."

The World According To Sikhi

Book Review by LAURIE BOLGER February 26, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007

]]> This collection of twenty-five essays marks a milestone on the journey I.J. Singh began in his immensely popular three earlier works.

New Website For Retired Sikhs

by ADITI TANDON February 26, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007

]]> Amritpal Singh's new website aims to help prevent seniors from wasting their talents merely because they are now retired.

Adorning The Glitterati

by Henna Singh February 25, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 25 Feb 2007

]]> Amrita Singh is the woman behind the jewelry that is increasingly being showcased by style-makers and trend-setters of the day - Vogue, In Style, Glamour, Elle, O, W ...

What Good Is Money?

by I.J. SINGH February 24, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 24 Feb 2007

]]> Puran Singh was a poor man whose lifelong service of the sick, particularly lepers, earned him the accolade of "Bhagat." He lived the very meaning of the word.

TRADERS OF GOODWILL: Sikh Pioneers of Australia

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH February 23, 2007 (8 comment(s)) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007

]]> Not many of us know that our Sikh forefathers first came to Australia more than 150 years ago - at a time when the dust was yet to settle from the fall of Ranjit Singh's empire.

SikhPark - "Paris Hilton"

by DALBIR SINGH February 23, 2007 (7 comment(s)) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007

]]> Acclaimed advertising & design wiz, DALBIR SINGH, tackles life in the Sikh lane by examining it through a lens of humour and with a touch of irreverence.

Sailing to Nirvana

by MOHANBIR SINGH SAWHNEY February 22, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Feb 2007

]]> "As I look at the world of business, I believe that we are witnessing a grave crisis in values," says the marketing guru and acclaimed co-author of "Seven Steps To Nirvana".

Rupa Bajwa, Novelist

Thu, 22 Feb 2007

]]> "The Sari Shop", Rupa Bajwa's debut novel, has won India's prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for English 2006. An exclusive interview

Sleepless in Manhattan

by VISHAVJIT SINGH February 22, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 22 Feb 2007

]]> "Interesting" is the word most commonly used by the participants to describe the string of ten-minute encounters.

Happy Feet

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH February 21, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 21 Feb 2007

]]> If you want to begin a conversation about Sikhism with a child and don’t quite know where to start, just go to the cinema and watch Happy Feet.

The Spirit Born People

Book Review by LAURIE BOLGER February 20, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 20 Feb 2007

]]> My discovery of the man popularly known as Prof Puran Singh through this book, widely considered to be his crowning literary achievement, was a mind-stretching, soul-elevating experience.

Let Me Count The Ways ...

February 19, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 19 Feb 2007

]]> Innumerable are the ways to address people: Herr, Monsieur, Mister, Bwana, Shri, Sri, Sardar, and many more I have never even heard of.

The Book Collector

by HENNA SINGH February 18, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 18 Feb 2007

]]> Bhupinder Singh Marwah collects books the way you and I collect stamps or coins - for the sheer pleasure of it. And he has, it appears, thousands of them.

India's President and The Sardar

by SHEELA REDDY [OutlookIndia] February 18, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Sun, 18 Feb 2007

]]> What do you do when the telephone rings on your 92nd birthday and a voice at the other end asks, "The President of India wishes to know your convenience when he can call on you"?

The Fight Club

February 18, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Sun, 18 Feb 2007

]]> "All of us feel", writes columnist T. SHER SINGH, "utter disdain for those who brawl in the gurdwaras. I know no one who doesn't respond with anger and disgust each time such an incident occurs."

Dubya's Latest Headache

February 17, 2007 (10 comment(s)) — Sat, 17 Feb 2007

]]> This latest entry in our HUMOUR section visits a new source of difficulties for George W. Bush. And, check out THE THREE GOOD MEN while you're there.

The Three Good Men

February 17, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Sat, 17 Feb 2007

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FILMING AMERICA Valarie Kaur's Journey Into The Heart Of A Troubled Land

by HENNA SINGH February 16, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 16 Feb 2007

]]> Her youthful smile betrays nothing of what Valarie has achieved in the 7 years that have transpired in her life and that of America, since she was a teen.

We Have Come A Long Way?

Thu, 15 Feb 2007

]]> America's oldest university, Harvard, has recently been in the news with its appointment of Drew Gilpin Faust as its first woman President.

Art, Science & Culture

February 15, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 15 Feb 2007

]]> "I look at Art as any human skill, whether an inherent talent or acquired by learning and practice, that has a system of rules ... just like Science", writes Columnist and Scientist I.J. SINGH.

Punjab's Rural Olympics

February 14, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 14 Feb 2007

]]> Imagine the Highland Games. Throw in Canada's Annual Plowing Match. Add a pinch of the Olympics ... And you'll find yourself in Qila Raipur. That is, robust Punjab at its showy best.

Camping with the Wizards of Oz

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH February 13, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007

]]> When we decided at the last minute to go the Annual Youth Camp, I wasn't sure what to expect.

Meet SpongeBob Singh

by VISHAVJIT SINGH February 13, 2007 (14 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007

]]> What does an average six-year old know about cartoons, besides watching them on television? It turns out, a lot.

Librarian Extraordinaire

by MELISSA A. CHADWICK February 13, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 13 Feb 2007

]]> In May, 81 year old Joginder Singh of Maryland, USA, will have a new honour to add to a life-time of excellence: the 2006 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year.

When Extremes Meet Full Circle

February 12, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 12 Feb 2007

]]> In life, writes Columnist I.J. SINGH, one comes across all kinds of people, including those who scoff at any and all ideas of faith.

Lord Iqbal Singh of Butley Manor

by KIMBERLEY HAMILTON February 09, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 9 Feb 2007

]]> A Lahore-born property developer who began his career on £12 a week in London, long before moving to Scotland in 1987, he is "more Scottish than the Scots themselves".

The Art Jathedar

by HENNA SINGH February 08, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Feb 2007

]]> Bhupinder Singh's art is recognized and loved by many, and he has an established fan base. Yet this artist maintains that he still "paints for himself".

Head Chaplain Recalls Lessons of Partition

by NEALE McDEVITT February 08, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Feb 2007

]]> It happened 60 years ago, but Manjit Singh remembers it like it was yesterday. It was 1947 and the sub-continent had erupted in bloodshed.

A Thatha Story

February 08, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Thu, 8 Feb 2007

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Religiosity & Spirituality

February 07, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 7 Feb 2007

]]> Columnist I.J. SINGH argues that most religious people, in their saner moments, cheerfully concede the common universality that underlies the different faiths of mankind.

The Organic Farmer of Anandpur

by JEEVNJOT KUMEDAN February 06, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Feb 2007

]]> Back to nature and organic food: a credo French-born Sikh convert Darshan Singh Rudel firmly believes in and endorses at his farm near Anandpur Sahib.

Aussie with a Punjabi Heart

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH February 06, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Feb 2007

]]> A true Punjabi at heart and a ‘fair dinkum’ Aussie in spirit, Manjit Singh Boparai is perhaps the best known taxi driver in all of Australia.

Sikh-Brit Boxer Wins Award

February 06, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 6 Feb 2007

]]> Akaash Bhatia, the UK's first professional Sikh Boxer, won the award for the 'Most Up and Coming Sports Personality of the Year' on February 3, 2007, reports BOXING PRESS.

BHAI RAM SINGHThe Grand Architect

A Book Review by DR AMRIK SINGH February 04, 2007 (6 comment(s)) — Sun, 4 Feb 2007

]]> He was the man who designed the famed Khalsa College of Amritsar and dominated the architectural scene of the day.

WORLDS A-PART Paintings by The Singh Twins

Reviewed by Laurie Bolger February 04, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 4 Feb 2007

]]> This work brings together some of the major commisioned projects and series of paintings Amrit and Rabindra Kaur Singh completed since their first book, Twin Perspectives, was published in 1999.

LABOUR OF LOVE The Many Causes of Reema Anand

by HENNA SINGH February 03, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Sat, 3 Feb 2007

]]> If you've attended any of the Spinning Wheel Film Festivals over the past five years, you have heard of her and seen her films.

When History Holds No Answers

by I.J. SINGH February 02, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 2 Feb 2007

]]> I have never seen any historical evidence, argues our columnist, that any of the Gurus, from Nanak to Gobind Singh, ever went to a teacher or an academy to learn music.

Rare Duleep Singh Sculpture on the Block

February 01, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 1 Feb 2007

]]> The marble bust of the Sikh hero, Maharaja Duleep Singh, fashioned by British sculptor John Gibson almost 150 years ago, will be sold in London.

Reach for the Sky

January 31, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007

]]> Rajandeep Singh dreams of being an RAF pilot. He was therefore thrilled when the RAF recently arranged for him to spend a day at an airbase.

A Second Wind

by Peter C. Newman January 31, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007

]]> Real estate honcho Navjeet (Bob) Singh Dhillon is flying high after beating cancer.

An Auto-Rickshaw Mechanic's Tribute

by KARAN KAPOOR January 31, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 31 Jan 2007

]]> Visitors are thronging a makeshift museum in Mohali, Punjab, where statues of Sikh heroes are on display. These have been sculpted by Parvinder Singh, an auto rickshaw mechanic.

What Can We Do?

AMANDEEP SINGH MADRA January 29, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 29 Jan 2007

]]> Some practical steps whereby we can voice our concerns over the planned destruction of historical buildings in Hazur Sahib, India.

How Did Sikh Music Survive?

by I.J. SINGH January 29, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 29 Jan 2007

]]> Our columnist ponders over the possible impact of Aurangzeb's edicts of intolerance and misplaced puritanism on the nascent Sikh music scene of the day.

The Poster Man

by HENNA SINGH January 27, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Sat, 27 Jan 2007

]]> If you have been in a gurdwara recently, chances are that you have seen an interesting new addition - posters that illustrate and detail aspects of Sikhism. Now meet the man who creates them.

The Psalm of Bliss

by INNI KAUR January 25, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Thu, 25 Jan 2007

]]> Inspired by the Haiku tradition, Inni Kaur interprets Guru Amar Das' Anand Sahib, which forms part of the daily Sikh liturgy.

AMU: Fearless Filmmaking

A Film Review by KIRK HONEYCUTT. January 25, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 25 Jan 2007

]]> Shonali Bose's widely- acclaimed film, "Amu", has been described as "a political inquiry worthy of a young Costa-Gavras". Honeycutt explains why.

The Music of Mardana

Reviewed by LAURIE BOLGER January 24, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 24 Jan 2007

]]> The penultimate weekend of the Rubin Museum's exhibition of early Sikh art, "I See No Stranger," featured "The Music of Mardana," a program that adroitly blended spellbinding storytelling with the mellifluous music of the rabab, the instrument played by the minstrel companion of Guru Nanak.

Orthodoxy, Heterodoxy & Heresy

by I.J. SINGH January 23, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 23 Jan 2007

]]> In religion, to many, orthodoxy of belief is a virtue; to others, it is anathema. Our regular columnist examines the two sides of the coin.

A New Super Hero: Ballay Shera

January 23, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Tue, 23 Jan 2007

]]> ANURADHA SHUKLA reviews a novel by Prashant Singh in which he introduces a new super-hero, an 18-year old Sikh lad, Ballay Shera.

Sacred Games

A Review by PANKAJ MISHRA January 22, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007

]]> Pankaj Mishra reviews Vikram Chandra's new gangster epic, in which the protagonist, Sartaj Singh, a Sikh cop, pursues a Bombay Al Capone.

Little Mosque on the Prairie

Reviewed by YASMEEN YAR KHAN January 22, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007

]]> A look at the new Canadian sitcom (CBC TV) which has been making waves around the world.

Hazur Sahib: Threatened Heritage

Mon, 22 Jan 2007

]]> In my recent trip to Nanded, Maharashtra (India), I came to know that the hallmarks of Hazur Sahib's architectural tradition were being demolished in the name of modernization.

A New Cricket Star: Ravinder Singh Bopara

by SANDEEP DWIVEDI January 19, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 19 Jan 2007

]]> The young cricketer had a role play when England floored the Aussies during last year's Ashes tour.

Wrong on Basics

by I.J. SINGH January 19, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 19 Jan 2007

]]> I.J. SINGH, in his new column, asks - "I know that we get the leaders we deserve, but could we really be so ill-deserving?

The Punjaban from Down Under

by MANPREET KAUR SINGH January 19, 2007 (30 comment(s)) — Fri, 19 Jan 2007

]]> Japji Kaur Khaira, the Punjabi beauty from Down Under, is on top of the world – she has been crowned Miss World Punjaban.

Architectural Heritage in Jeopardy

January 17, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 17 Jan 2007

]]> The historic town of Nanded (Maharashtra, India) is an important place in Sikhdom because it is where Takht Sri Hazur Sahib, one of the five temporal thrones or seats of authority is located.

The World's Funniest Joke

January 16, 2007 (9 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Jan 2007

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Another Hunter Story

January 16, 2007 (5 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Jan 2007

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Breaking the Mold: Namrata Singh Gujral

by Henna Singh January 16, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Tue, 16 Jan 2007

]]> Beautiful, smart, talented, and successful - and in Hollywood, of all places. Too good to be true, right?

On Philosophers and Plumbers

by I.J. SINGH January 15, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Mon, 15 Jan 2007

]]> The latest essay from the pen of I.J. SINGH, whose columns will appear here weekly.

New York Da Dhaba

by VISHAVJIT SINGH January 15, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 15 Jan 2007

]]> What if you are in New York City, the city that never sleeps at night, and you need to chow down some good Punjabi food?

A Tale of Two Sisters

by AMRIT and RABINDRA KAUR SINGH January 12, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 12 Jan 2007

]]> First Instalment of a new Autobiographical Series

Debut Album from Braze

aka Taj Singh January 12, 2007 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 12 Jan 2007

]]> On January 16, 2007... the wait will finally be over. Braze, one of the premier up-&-coming urban music producers in North America, drops his debut album, "Supremacy".

THE BIRTH OF THE KHALSA: A FEMINIST RE-MEMORY OF SIKH IDENTITY

Reviewed by Laurie Bolger January 10, 2007 (2 comment(s)) — Wed, 10 Jan 2007

]]> In her Introduction, Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh, Chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Colby College, touchingly describes how she has been inspired throughout her life by her late father, the eminent Sikh scholar Harbans Singh.

KEVIN LEE'S DASTAAR A Film about Post 9/11 America

By Manpreet Kaur Singh January 08, 2007 (4 comment(s)) — Mon, 8 Jan 2007

]]> Although the attack of September 11, 2001 was directed against the twin towers of the World Trade Center, but perhaps the single largest community which suffered the most collateral damage, was the Sikh community of America.

HOUSE OF WARIS

Mon, 8 Jan 2007

]]> He is 32 years old with long slender fingers, neatly tied dastaar, short bushy open beard and a New York hipness. He became a celebrity in the Sikh community after his last role in the Hollywood flick, 'Inside Man' by Spike Lee.

Hargo and the Rock Band

January 07, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 7 Jan 2007

]]> It's not an everyday occurrence when a father pulls his son out of college and tells him to start a band, but that's exactly the case with Hargobind Singh - popularly known as Hargo for short - a musical fixture around San Diego, California.

Lions on a Catwalk

By Henna Singh January 02, 2007 (26 comment(s)) — Tue, 2 Jan 2007

]]> There is a new modeling agency that's making waves on the Indian fashion scene. The twist? All the models are Sikh men - that is, they sport turbans and unshorn hair.

PARTITION

A film review by Henna Singh January 02, 2007 (3 comment(s)) — Tue, 2 Jan 2007

]]> The word "partition" is one that most Sikhs have grown up with as a part of their consciousness. It's not that we know of "people" who had seen it – it's that those people were our parents, grandparents, or our best friends.

The Sisters of the Spinning Wheel

By Puran Singh December 29, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 29 Dec 2006

]]> Selections from various poetry collections by Puran Singh: THE SISTERS OF THE SPINNING WHEEL, THE TEMPLE TULIPS, and THE BRIDE OF THE SKY.

Nusrat's Heir: Dya Singh

By Manpreet Kaur Singh December 29, 2006 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 29 Dec 2006

]]> He was born in Malaysia, completed his professional education in the UK, lives in Australia and sings Indian music. And that's only the smaller 'fusion' story of Dya Singh's life. The real fusion story, which has now become his legacy, is his music.

Exploring 1947 & 1984 In "My Mother India": Safina Uberoi

By Manpreet Kaur Singh December 29, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 29 Dec 2006

]]> There is something very special about the Punjabi diaspora spawning an inspired breed of female filmmakers like Gurinder Chadha, Meera Syal and Deepa Mehta. Staking a claim to join this pantheon is a lady from Down Under - Safina Uberoi.

Monty Royale

by Vishavjit Singh December 29, 2006 (3 comment(s)) — Fri, 29 Dec 2006

]]> As a Sikh American I don't follow cricket. We have football - the one where the ball rarely makes contact with the foot - and we have basketball and baseball. All of this changed when Mudhsuden Singh, aka Monty, made his grand entrance on the English cricket scene. I follow cricket now. Actually, only English cricket to be precise.

A New Year's Stock-Taking

by I.J. Singh December 29, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 29 Dec 2006

]]> Sikhs now have a rich existence in North America, numbering almost a million in the United States and Canada. We have been here for over a century. Yet, we remain, in many ways, the new kids on the block.

The All-Seeing Eye

by I.J. Singh December 29, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 29 Dec 2006

]]> God, say all religions, sees all. Sometimes, His eye is merciful, other times, less so. Nothing escapes him, except what he chooses to ignore.

Saint-Soldiers in Colour - Sikh Calendar Art

by I.J. Singh December 27, 2006 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 27 Dec 2006

]]> Much has been written about Sikhs - their theology, history, politics, culture, etc. - but not about their art or architecture.

The Duleep Singhs: The Photograph Album of Queen Victoria's Maharajah

Reviewed by Laurie Bolger December 27, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 27 Dec 2006

]]> This profusely illustrated work contains over 150 photographs of Duleep Singh and his family, many of them previously unpublished.

$50,000 Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize

December 22, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Fri, 22 Dec 2006

]]> Awarded bi-annually in the amount of US $50,000.00, to an individual or organization selected for extraordinary contribution to interfaith dialogue in the pursuit of peace.

Art, Faith & History

an essay by I.J. Singh December 21, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 21 Dec 2006

]]> Recent high-profile Sikh Art and Artifact Exhibitions - such as the ones held amidst much fanfare at metropolitan centres such as London, Toronto, San Francisco, New Delhi and New York - have brought some interesting issues and sensitivities to the fore.

Scotiabank's sage works his playful side

By SINCLAIR STEWART Courtesy: The Globe & Mail December 21, 2006 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 21 Dec 2006

]]> Top Gun in Canada's Financial Circles? This article looks at the many facets of Sabi (Sarabjit Singh) Marwah, including when he lost his shirt! by SINCLAIR STEWART

The Widow Colony

by I.J. Singh and Laurie Bolger December 21, 2006 (2 comment(s)) — Thu, 21 Dec 2006

]]> Sach Productions - aptly named, for in the Indic languages, "Sach" means Truth -- turns a disturbing but sharp focus on "a city within a city" of the world's largest democracy.

Annual Vaisakhi Gala and Awards Night

December 20, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 20 Dec 2006

]]> At The Carlu in downtown Toronto, Canada on Saturday, April 14, 2007. Special Guest - S. Fauja Singh, Athelete Extraordinaire from the UK.

Gems of Punjabi Poetry

December 20, 2006 (4 comment(s)) — Wed, 20 Dec 2006

]]> Translated by Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh

Bringing Peace to the World One Note at a Time

by HENNA KAUR SINGH December 20, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 20 Dec 2006

]]> In the midst of her world tour called "Celebrate Peace" to promote her new CD, Anand, Snatam Kaur made a stop in Toronto for Peace Week this November 5th to the 11th, 2006.

I See No Stranger: Early Sikh Art and Devotion

Reviewed by Laurie Bolger December 17, 2006 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 17 Dec 2006

]]> This catalogue was published in conjunction with the exhibition, "I See No Stranger: Early Sikh Art and Devotion," held at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City from September 18, 2006 to January 29, 2007.

In a New York Minute

By VISHAVJIT SINGH December 17, 2006 (3 comment(s)) — Sun, 17 Dec 2006

]]> "Are you a Muslim?" I get asked this question countless times and my response is always the same, "No! I am a Sikh".

Games We Play

By Henna Kaur Singh December 14, 2006 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 14 Dec 2006

]]> When I first saw the images from The Sikh Foundation Calendar I got it. I finally understood the stories that my parents had been telling me about their childhoods.

Ballé Ballé

December 13, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Wed, 13 Dec 2006

]]> World-renowned cartoonist, VISHAVJIT SINGH, tackles day-to-day and life-style situations encountered by Sikhs in the diaspora today, through this regular feature.

The Art of K.P. Singh

by Henna Kaur Singh December 03, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Sun, 3 Dec 2006

]]> Chances are that even if you do not know of K.P. Singh, when you see his artwork, you will recognize it. You will feel as if you have seen it before, and perhaps you have. You have seen it - in real life.

Sikh Models... In Australia!

by ANDREW KELLY November 30, 2006 (36 comment(s)) — Thu, 30 Nov 2006

]]> Considering that perhaps less than one percent of people in Australia are Sikh* and only half of those are male, it's easy to understand how initially my idea was received with scepticism.

Stamps of Approval

By AMRIT AND RABINDRA KAUR SINGH November 30, 2006 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 30 Nov 2006

]]> Ever since our post graduate days at Manchester University in the early 1990s we have been researching and collecting mass produced printed imagery pertaining to the Sikhs.

2007 Calendars

November 30, 2006 (0 comment(s)) — Thu, 30 Nov 2006

]]> Sikh Calendars and calendar-art have seen a sea change in recent years, particulary through the annual releases of two North American organizations: SikhPoint.com and The Sikh Foundation International. The 2007 fare being offered by each is as sumptuous as ever: one showcases The Art of K.P. Singh, the other the art of Sukhpreet Singh under the title, "Games We Play".

Turban Shakespeare

by Henna Singh November 29, 2006 (1 comment(s)) — Wed, 29 Nov 2006

]]> The little known fact about this year's Stratford production of Twelfth Night is that all the costumes are Sikh themed and distinctly so.

Charkha Spins in Toronto

by Nicola Mooney Ph.D. November 10, 2006 (1 comment(s)) — Fri, 10 Nov 2006

]]> Do you want to see people whose lives you are interested in and who reflect something of your experience up there on the silver screen? Then be sure to check out the Spinning Wheel Festival: A Celebration of Sikh Films!

Submit your story to sikhchic.com.

September 28, 2006 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 28 Sep 2006