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Lessons from Punjab by DAVID MACARAY

America's retailers have gotten us to pay for the privilege of advertising their products.

Stand Up, Be Counted by GURMEET KAUR & INNI KAUR

Having an accurate count of our community is key to our progress in the United States ... and everywhere else in the diaspora.

Training the Trainers by INNI KAUR

"I love to learn; I just hate to be taught!"

Sikh American Couple Administers Balm, Solace in Haiti by MICAH MAIDENBERG

He and his wife - both doctors - feel obligated to volunteer their abilities in disaster zones because of the immediacy of medicine.

Guelphites & Guelph's Faith Community Rally Around Gurdwara by JOANNE SHUTTLEWORTH & SCOTT TRACEY

11 United Church ministers support city's Sikhs by chastising racist opposition.

118 Years Later, A Train to Makindu by RUPY MANGAT

The Guru Express arrives at Makindu station ornately draped with the Sikh colours of blue and yellow and Khandas.

Sikhi in The Global Village by MICHELE GIBSON

Sikhi is one of the most - arguably the most - egalitarian bodies of faith in the world.

Sir Mota Singh Speaks Out On The Kirpan by MATTHEW MOORE

I wear my Kirpan and I've always worn it ... on the Bench as a Judge ... and visiting public buildings, including Buckingham Palace.

In Jeopardy: Punjab, The Bread Basket of India Dr. MANJIT SINGH KANG

If a single institution can take credit for bringing the Green Revolution to India, it is the Punjab Agricultural University.

Sikh-Canadians Reach Out to Haiti by LESLIE FERENC

Every penny counts. Every helping hand makes a difference.