Art & Culture of the Diaspora

An illustration from a gutka owned by Rani Jindan (mother of Duleep Singh) in the 1840s. British Library Collection
He is holy and blessed ...
Who is brave
And is true to his word.
GGS, M5, 392:15
Stacked Deck:<br />War of the Sexes - Part II

Stacked Deck:
War of the Sexes - Part II

For ages, the deck has been so heavily stacked against women that we can't imagine a time when it wasn't so ... by I.J. SINGH & GURMEET KAUR
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Religion & Spirituality <br />The Talking Stick Colloquium II: Pauris 17 to 19 - March 8 - 14

Religion & Spirituality
The Talking Stick Colloquium II: Pauris 17 to 19 - March 8 - 14

Stanzas 17 - 19 of Guru Nanak's Japji address the relationship between religion and spirituality.  Convenor: RAVINDER SINGH TANEJA
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Acts of Kindness

Acts of Kindness

Ultimately, there are no coincidences. The art of life is to respond to what is - to what happens in each moment. by EK ONG KAAR KAUR KHALSA
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A Woman

A Woman's Work

She folds them neatly to her side/ Pace by Pace/ Drawing in the shrinking length/ Measure by measure/ The bolt of fabric ... A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON
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New Canadian School named "Tiger Jeet Singh Public School"

New Canadian School named "Tiger Jeet Singh Public School"

It was given the stamp of approval by the Halton Trustees as the choice for a new Elementary School set to open in September. by KRISTIN RUSHOWY
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Stand Up, Be Counted

Stand Up, Be Counted

Having an accurate count of our community is key to our progress in the United States ... and everywhere else in the diaspora. by GURMEET KAUR & INNI KAUR
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The Last Sunset: Rise and Fall of The Lahore Durbar

The Last Sunset: Rise and Fall of The Lahore Durbar

Politician/ Author Amarinder Singh is known for his earlier chronicles of Sikh History such as Lest we Forget and A Ridge Too Far. NEWS REPORT
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Vegetarianism- <br />The Roundtable Open Forum XVIII:  March 3 - 9

Vegetarianism-
The Roundtable Open Forum XVIII: March 3 - 9

Sikhs are not required to eat meat; they are free to choose vegetarianism. But, simply put, meat is not prohibited in Sikh diet. Editor
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sikhchic.com online poll: With respect to my own diet:

  • I am a vegetarian for health reasons
    I am a vegetarian for religious reasons
    I eat meat, but aspire to be vegetarian
    I eat meat, and do not plan to change
    I switch back and forth, as per my needs
Training the Trainers

Training the Trainers

"I love to learn; I just hate to be taught!" by INNI KAUR
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Suicide

Suicide

Personal issues that have been percolating over time ... can push some people to the edge. by PARVEEN KAUR
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It Takes All Kinds ... To Fill A Gurdwara!

It Takes All Kinds ... To Fill A Gurdwara!

There appear to be 20 observable categories of people who come to the Gurdwara ... by KARMINDER SINGH
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Soulful Music: Ramneek Kaur Singh

Soulful Music: Ramneek Kaur Singh

Coming from the rich Sikh tradition of classical music, she sings shabads strictly in the classical ragas prescribed in the Guru Granth. by ASHEESH MAMGAIN
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The Kites of Spring

The Kites of Spring

Basant is the Punjabi word for the season of renewal, and is famously celebrated from the rooftops of Lahore ... by TAIMUR KHAN
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Nine Tons of Gold

Nine Tons of Gold

"The Guru walks a million steps/ And builds one shrine with many doors/ To welcome you."  A Poem by MICHELE GIBSON
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Hey, Dude!

Hey, Dude!

People express love in a language that is more personal, less formal; more intimate, less focused on status and position. by I.J. SINGH
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Building sikhchic.com <br />Bigger & Better - <br /> We Need Your Help

Building sikhchic.com
Bigger & Better -
We Need Your Help

We turn to you now for help in funds to enable us to build sikhchic.com bigger and better. EDITOR
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