Author: Staff Writer

Source: Times of India

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/Indians-Abroad/NRI-revives-ancient-Sikh-martial-arts-in-UK/articleshow/4489247.cms

An Indian-origin factory worker from Wolverhampton has revived 'Shastar vidya', the ancient form of Sikh martial arts, that was so deadly that the British banned it in the 19th century in colonial India.

...

Author: Amrit Kaur

Source: SikhNet

http://www.sikhnet.com/news/sikh-leaders-america-press-president-obama-convey-concerns-president-zardari-about-plight-sikhs

Dr. Rajwant Singh, Chairman of Sikh Council on Religion and Education and Amrit Kaur, Secretary of Guru Gobind Singh Foundation, both based in Washington, have communicated in a letter to President Barack Obama, saying:...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: DAWN.com

http://www.dawn.com/wps/wcm/connect/dawn-content-library/dawn/news/pakistan/provinces/09-govt-announces-relief-package-for-displaced-sikhs-szh--02

Federal Minister for Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti has reiterated that the government will ensure the safety of minorities in the country, APP reports.

‘...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: SikhNet

http://www.sikhnet.com/news/seeking-sikhism

Two young Sikh men have taken a universal message of love, respect, and tolerance to the airways. Bhupinder Singh and Harkeerat Singh are the creators of Seeking Sikhism, a spirituality-based television show that explores the teachings of the Sikh religion. Their goal is to provide a forum for viewers to better understand the true meaning behind Sikh teachings.

“...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Sikh Times

http://www.emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=4903

A new group to forge links between the Sikh community and the Labour Party was by Sikh MP Parmjit Dhanda and Labour Party Vice Chair for Faith Groups, Stephen Timms MP.

‘Sikh Friends of Labour’ was launched in Parliament on Thursday 30th April at a celebration event timed to coincide with Vaisakhi, the festival which celebrates the founding of...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: SikhNet

http://www.sikhnet.com/news/turban-day-celebrations-rome-italy

It was a moment of wonderful feeling of sharing the cultural heritage in one of the reputed universities in Rome, Italy when on 28th April 2009, an occasion on Turban was marked to bring awareness on the cultural heritage from the region of Punjab, India. The day started with incessant rain which was thought to be a mood spoiler but it proved...

Author: Megan Clark

Source: The Battalion Online

http://media.www.thebatt.com/media/storage/paper657/news/2009/05/01/Features/TieATurban.Day.Raises.Sikh.Awareness-3734164.shtml

After a presentation at the Brazos Valley WorldFest, the Sikh Students Association (SSA) put on Tie-A-Turban Day in the Memorial Student Center breezeway April 23. As a new organization on campus, the...

Author: Trevor Pritchard

Source: Standard Freeholder

http://www.standard-freeholder.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1542504

Neil Shah stands at a podium and, holding back tears, reminds his fellow Sikhs of the importance of sewa.

"I hope you remember this speech as a moment when you know sewa is what brings us together," he passionately tells the three dozen worshippers sitting in front of him, cross-legged, on the floor of the Sikh...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/berkshire/8022999.stm

A new police association has been formed to give Sikh officers across the UK an "officially recognised voice".

The British Sikh Police Association (BSPA) aims to help forces recruit, retain and progress Sikh staff.

Its chair, Sgt Kashmira Singh Mann, a Thames Valley Police officer in Slough, Berkshire, said it also...

Author: Christina Chin

Source: The Star

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2009/4/28/north/3774532&sec=North

Sikhs in Penang came out in full force to showcase the community’s vibrant culture and the best of their hospitality at a gathering at Fort Cornwallis in George Town last Saturday.

Thousands converged on the venue to mark two important events — the anniversary of the inauguration of the...

Author: Jenny Waddington

Source: Coventry Telegraph

http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2009/04/27/coventry-nagar-kirtan-attracts-thousands-as-sikhs-celebrate-vaisakhi-92746-23478611/

Thousands of Sikhs took to the streets of Coventry yesterday to mark one of the most significant events in their calendar – their new year festival of...

Author: Anju Kaur

Source: SikhNN

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Doncaster Free Press

http://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/free/Sikh-festival-celebrated.5193961.jp

Doncaster's Sikh community has a bright future after a new temple was officially opened.

Hundreds of residents turned the streets orange as they celebrated one of the most important festivals in the religion.

The procession to mark the Vaisakhi festival also marked the official...

Author: Sharat K. Verma

Source: Indian Express

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/local-sikh-wins-discrimination-battle-in-australia/449658/

For the family of Kanwal Preet Singh Pahwa, a local youth settled at Canberra in Australia, victory has no other meaning. For their son has scripted history not only for himself but for the entire Sikh community.

Following a legal suit by Kanwal Preet (28), the...

Author: Vicki Stockman

Source: Warrington Guardian

http://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/4310034.Sikh_community_celebrates_with_Mayor_and_Mayoress/

The Sikh community celebrated Vaisakhi with the Mayor of Warrington, Clr Graham Welborn last weekend.

It was marked with Akhand Path, a non-stop reading of the whole of Granth Sahib, the Sikh holy book, by a number of priests reading in relay....