December 2014 Archive

Akal Takhat Jathedar Supports “Sikhs are not Hindus” Petition to US President Obama – Directs Community to Support Signature Campaign Till December 31

A press release by All Indian Sikh Students Federation (Peermohammad) says "Akal Takhat Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh issued a “directive” to the Sikh community to continue signing the “Sikhs are not Hindus” petition till December 31 so that Obama be forced to raise “Sikh Issues” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Shiv Sena protests seeking ban on ‘PK’, Says it hurts Hindu sentiments

Shiv Sena today (Dec. 23) held a protest to demand ban for Bollywood actor Aamir Khan's newly released film 'PK', saying it hurts the sentiments of Hindu community by mocking gods. A member of Shiv Sena, Rajeev Tandon while protesting in Ludhiana city of Punjab, said Hindu organisations want the movie to be banned from playing in theatres.

Cause of Concern: ‘Chaar Sahibzaade’ title goes ‘commercial brand’

The Snapdeal.com is selling water bottles, sippers, cups, mugs, key chains, kirpans, swords, art work and armor sets with bows and arrows with brand ‘Chaar Sahibzaade’.

J&K CM Omar Abdullah loses from Sonwar, Wins from Beerwah

In a major blow to the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC), state Chief Minister Omar Abdullah lost his Sonwar and Beerwah seat in the state's assembly polls.

‘Sikhs are not Hindus’ White House Petition crosses 100K mark

A White House petition moved by a Sikh rights organization ‘Sikhs For Justice’ (SFJ) has crossed the mark of 1,00,000 signatures. SFJ said that in order to get official response from the Obama administration the petition was required to get 1,00,000 signatures before 31 December, 2014.

Sant Samaj want Akal Takht to discard Nanakshahi calendar and revert to Bikrami Calendar

Members of the Sant Samaj yesterday (Dec. 22) met Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh and handed him over a memorandum, seeking revocation of Sikh calendar called Nankshahi Calendar. Members of Sant Samaj also demanded the implementation of the Hindu calendar called ‘Bikrami Calendar’.

Film ‘PK’ turned Twitter into warzone – #boycottPK and #WeSupportPK trending

Bollywood actor Amir Khan’s latest movie ‘PK’ has turned micro blogging website Twitter into a ‘warzone’. Hindutva elements and various Hindu organizations are calling for boycott of the movie. Hindu organizations are maintaining that the PK movie shows Hindu gods, particularly lord ‘Shiv’ into ‘bad light’.

Poll Results: BJP likely to form government in Jharkhand

The counting of votes for Jharkhand assembly polls started earlier today. Trends from 81 out of 81 seats are available now.

Poll Results: Jammu and Kashmir heading for hung assembly

The counting of votes for Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls started earlier today. Trends from 86 out of 87 seats are available now.

Amir Khan’s PK lands in trouble; Hindu body moves police complaint

Amir Khan’s recent release ‘PK’ seems to be caught in to controversy as various Hindu organizations are opposing the movie saying that it offends their sentiments and shows Hindu gods in ‘bad-light’.

Parmjeet Singh elected as new head of ‘Sikh Youth of Punjab’

Sikh Youth of Punjab recently elected it’s new president to carry forward the work and mission of the organization. SYP elected Paramjit Singh as it’s new head who replaced Nobeljit Singh.

Resignation of Bikram Majithia: Sense of morality & ethics missing in him

Dal Khalsa has observed that truth, morality and ethics were missing in the Punjab politicians across the spectrum.

Akal Takht, Mann Dal, AISSF seek ban on ‘Messenger of God (MSG)’ by controversial Sirsa godman

Controversial Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda sect head Gurmeet Ram Rahim has again landed in a controversy after different Sikh organisations have demanded a ban on his film, which releases early next year.

Implementation of the original Nanakshahi calendar is vital for the unity of the Sikhs: SYP

Dal Khalsa youth wing ‘Sikh Youth of Punjab’ has reasserted it’s stand to follow the original Nanakshahi Calendar. A gathering of the Sikh Youth of Punjab today observed in a resolution that ‘implementing the original Nanakshahi calendar is vital for the unity of the Sikhs’.

Takht Jathedars’ should shun the culture and practice of enjoying state security and privileges, Dal Khalsa

Urging the Jathedar’s of all Takhts to shun the culture and practice of enjoying state security and privileges, the Dal Khalsa has asked the SGPC to provide them with adequate security guards keeping in view their respect and requirement.

OP-ED: Depicting Sikh Gurus in Cartoon/ Animation mode amounts to “spiritual suicide”

S. Vijaypal Singh has written a detailed article explaining that how ‘anti-Sikh’ forces are constantly making efforts to dilute the ‘Image’ of ‘Sikh Gurus’ through ‘books and writings’, ‘pictures/ paintings’ and now through ‘cartoon’ and ‘animation’ movies.

Eye on Compensation from Arvind Kejriwal, Nitin Gadkari gets fined by Court in Defamation case

New Delhi, India: Nitin Gadkari, a former Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) president and a minister in Narendra Modi led hindutva government in India, was today fined by a Delhi court in a defamation case.

Sikhs feel offended by Amir Khan’s movie ‘PK’; Review says PK shows Sikhs in Bad Light

“PK” is latest movie from director Rajkumar Hirani. It's being screened worldwide on 4844 screens. Starring Amir Khan, ‘PK’ is getting massive response from viewers. Most of the movie reviewers have recommend PK as a 'mustwatch'. But a short note wrote two Sikh individuals named Jatinderpal Singh and Jaswinder Singh maintains that “PK shows Sikhs in bad light”.

AISSF to petition Obama urging to raise “Sikh Issues” with Modi; SGPC Support Signature Campaign to raise “Article 25” issue

SGPC supported the signature camp held by Federation at “Akal Takhat” Sahib in support of the White House Petition Urging Obama To Raise “Sikh Issue” With Modi. SGPC extended the support to the White House petition after Akal Takhat Jathedar, Giani Gurbachan Singh while issuing “directive” to the Sikh community to sign the Petition stated that “Sikhism is a separate religion” and it should be recognized as such.

Peshawar Attack: Sikh representatives sign condolence book at the Pakistan High Commission in London

‘A cowardly act that should be condemned by all decent human beings. The perpetrators and those supporting them from abroad must be brought to justice. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those killed and injured.’

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