Police fails to abduct Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa

LUDHIANA, (July 9, 2015)—Punjab police today failed to abduct the 82 year old human rights activist who has been sitting on hunger strike since the past 175 days in Ludhiana, Punjab. A large number of Singhs blocked the gates of the Bapu Ji’s house and kept the police from entering.While the police is no longer […]

Victory! Disney Desegregates Sikh Employee

NEW YORK (July 9, 2015)—The Sikh Coalition and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) are thrilled to announce that a Sikh employee at Walt Disney World will no longer be kept hidden from public view of Disney visitors because of his religious appearance. After the Sikh Coalition and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) intervened, […]

Sikh who removed turban to help wounded boy felicitated

WELLINGTON: A Sikh from India who removed his turban to help a seriously injured young boy was on Friday recognised for his act of “outstanding compassion and empathy”, a media report said.Harman Singh received a certificate of appreciation from the Counties Manukau District Commander for his bravery.His “outstanding compassion and empathy” in the situation was […]

50 Insane Facts about Canada: Sikh Canadian Featured in Infographic

Surrey, July 2 :Bhai Sarwan Singh from Surrey, BC, Canada has been included in an infographic that lists 50 “insane facts” about the country. Bhai Sarwan Singh set a Guinness Book of World Record by having the longest beard. His beard was measured at 2.36 meters or 7.7 3/4 ft, at a jam packed, Akal […]

Despite Stiff Opposition, SGPC Okays Chief Secretary’s Post

SRI FATEHGARH SAHIB : Despite facing stiff opposition from Sikhs across the world, the executive committee of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), on Tuesday approved creation of the post of Chief Secretary who will be paid Rs 3,00,000 per month. The SGPC also ignored legal notices served on it by former SGPC member Sawinder […]