Sikhs and the Unfolding Migrant Crisis in Europe – Separation or Integration

Mass migration of Sikhs into Europe began in the post war period where large numbers of migrant workers came to the UK to carry out the manual due to labour shortages. Mostly due to language and historical associations with the British Empire, much smaller numbers of Sikh settled in other European countries, most significantly, Germany, […]

SRI MUKTSAR SAHIB: How the Three Rallies Differed from Each Other

It was a disappointing day for the Akali Dal and Congress at Sri Muktsar Sahib on the auspicious day of Maghi. While both “rival” parties of Punjab witnessed low turnout, the Aam Aadmi Party on the other hand witnessed one of its biggest gatherings in Punjab. Despite Maghi being a religious observance for the Sikhs, […]

Congress is the right platform for our agenda, which is the growth of Punjab : Manpreet Badal

Chandigarh/New Delhi : Punjab Congress president Capt Amarinder Singh today welcomed former finance minister Manpreet Singh Badal who merged his People’s Party of Punjab with the Congress in the presence of Rahul Gandhi. Amarinder said, “We are happy that Manpreet ji joined us. His entire party met Rahul ji. We are starting our campaign on a […]

Bailey guides Australia to seven-wicket win over India at Gabba

Brisbane : George Bailey smashed an unbeaten 76 to help his side claim a seven-wicket win against India in the second match of the five-match series here at the Gabba on Friday.Chasing the target of 309 runs, Australia reached the score in 49 overs, thanks to brilliant display by openers Aaron Finch and Shaun Marsh […]