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Sikhs celebrate 381st Prakash Gurpurab of Sri Guru Har Rai ji
Today sikhs all over the world are celebrating the Prakash (birth) Gurpurab of Dhan Sri Guru Har Rai Ji (ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ) who was the 7th of the 10 Gurus… Read more
27th Anniversary of 1984 mass Sikh genocide(not riots)
November 1, 2010 marks the 27th Anniversary of 1984 Sikh genocide in India. The assassination of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (responsible for desecration of Sri Harmandar Sahib) by two her… Read more
Saabat Surat Hocket player Rajpal Singh awarded Arjuna Award
The Arjuna Award was instituted in India to recognize outstanding achievement in National sports. This year, Rajpal Singh (current Indian Hockey team captain) has been granted this award. Currently, Rajpal… Read more
Obama to visit Sri Harmandar Sahib, Khalsa College Amritsar
The president of United States of America Mr.Barack Obama is all set to visit to the holiest sikh shrine Sri Harmandar Sahib (Golden Temple), Amritsar during his scheduled visit to… Read more
Studious Kuldeep Singh bags Aegis Alexander Bell Scholarship
Even though having financial hardships at home, it could never push back the studious Singh from Assam to purse his study ambition. He worked as a private tutor to meet… Read more
Floods in Punjab render thousands homeless
CHANDIGARH: Thousands fled their homes as the rain-swollen Satluj river flooded 15 villages in Anandpur Sahib in Punjab’s Ropar district, inundating vast acres of farmland. A nearly 100-feet breach in… Read more
Jarnail Singh explains the pain behind hurling shoe at NDTV
Jarnail Singh Journalist Speaks about his shoe hurling protest in an interview with NDTV. He argues and explains how it is a legitimate protest when governments become insensitive towards killings… Read more
19 year old Singh’s eco-friendly plan impresses Washignton DC
Washington — Growing up in northern India, Gurmehar Singh learned at an early age to turn off lights when leaving a room and to close the water tap when brushing… Read more
US Lawmaker to help in getting justice for 1984 sikh victims
USA/ Ludhiana (February 06, 2010): In a newsletter circulated by Sikhs for Justice it is informed that Ed Towns, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York’s 10th… Read more
School to be set up in the memory of 13 Sikh martyrs of 1978
In the season when SGPC elections are on, Punjab Government seems to be taking every step to bag all kinds of vote to retain its position.