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Brand Recognition

by I.J.SINGH & RAJWANT SINGH August 19, 2008 (4 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 (2 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 (3 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 (8 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 (5 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 (14 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 (3 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 (10 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 (37 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 (2 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 (13 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 (10 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 (0 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 (8 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 (4 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 (1 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 (2 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 (2 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 (1 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 (4 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 (8 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 (0 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 (0 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 (8 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 (7 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 (1 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 (1 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 (2 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 (7 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 (0 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.

The Spinning Wheel Film Festival:A Call For Submissions

June 12, 2008 (1 comment(s)) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008

]]> All may apply - submissions from every corner of the globe, from men, women and children, Sikhs and non-Sikhs, are equally welcome.

From Here to Eternity

by I.J. SINGH June 12, 2008 (9 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 (0 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 (0 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 (12 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 (0 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 (5 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 (4 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 (5 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 (9 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 (9 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 (9 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 (10 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 (1 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 (12 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 (10 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 (4 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 (2 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 (8 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 (43 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 (19 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 (5 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 (6 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.

My First Lohri

by MANJYOT KAUR January 08, 2008 (14 comment(s)) — Tue, 8 Jan 2008

]]> The festivities are particularly meaningful to those families blessed with a recent marriage or birth.

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 (68 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 (50 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 (3 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 (3 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 (6 comment(s)) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007

]]> England's Queen honours five Sikh-Britons, including renowned Bhangra singer, Malkit Singh.

The Bottom Line

by T. SHER SINGH December 30, 2007 (1 comment(s)) — Sun, 30 Dec 2007

]]> The answers were sumptuous, just like the dinner. Well thought out, insightful, revealing. They made us laugh - and cry!

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 (4 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 (4 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 (6 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 (2 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 (7 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.