Network of Sikh Organizations pushes BBC for ‘On-Air’ Correction

January 31, 2015

A release by the Network of Sikh Organisations (NSO) says that the NSO has made a complaint to the BBC following misleading comments made by a guest on BBC Radio 2.

UK: Sikh manifesto campaign targets 50 key seats in bid to shape election

January 31, 2015

Sikh groups are looking to shape the 2015 General Election result by targeting 50 key seats as part of a major campaign in support of a ten point manifesto.

Multimedia Sikh Museum unveiled at Sabhraon

January 31, 2015

World’s 6th Multimedia Sikh Museum authored, produced and created by world known encyclopaedist and museologist Dr Raghbir Singh Bains of Canada was inaugurated by Giani Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar Sri Akal Takhat Sahib in presence of the elite gathering hailing from different parts of India and different regions of the world.

Sikhs framed by police in Dera Sirsa (2008) case acquitted by Trial court

January 31, 2015

A Sirsa court on Thursday (January 29) acquitted 25 Sikhs in a case framed after a clash with Dera Sacha Sauda followers in Rori village of the district in 2008. The additional sessions judge acquitted them because of lack of evidence against them.

Fighting To End Discrimination by United States of America’s Largest Employer: Sikh Coalition

January 31, 2015

One year after the House Armed Services Committee held its first hearing on the Department of Defense's (DoD) updated religious accommodation guidelines, the Sikh Coalition and pro bono legal partner McDermott Will & Emery LLP sent a letter to the Pentagon, the DoD headquarters, outlining the plight of Taranbir Singh.

An honour to speak at World Religion Day once again as the youngest speaker

January 31, 2015

A couple weeks ago, I had one of the greatest opportunities ever: to speak about my own religion at the World Religion Day event in Milton, Ontario.

Jagtar Singh Hawara again chained by Delhi police during court appearance

January 31, 2015

Delhi police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) yesterday presented Sikh political prisoner Jagtar Singh Hawara before a Delhi court in FIR number 229/05. This case was registered by Alipur police station under sections 120-B, 121 and 307 of Indian Penal Code.

Curse of Female foeticide (Terrible incident told by Dr. Harshinder Kaur)

January 31, 2015

Dr. Harshinder Kaur, a medical doctor by profession and a social activist, talked to Sikh Siyasat's Talkshow host S. Gurpartap Singh. This is short clip from that talkshow.

Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe (EJTL): Punjabi cinema in sifting process, the good from the bad

January 31, 2015

Finally, Punjabi cinema is moving towards the sifting process, the good from the bad. And finally, we see some good coming our way. Punjabi film Eh Janam Tumhare Lekhe (EJTL) is one such good film that has come our way.

Aam Aadmi Party Manifesto is out for Delhi Elections; BJP-Congress stretch arrows in AAP

January 31, 2015

Arvind Kejrwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today released its election manifesto for the upcoming Delhi polls. The manifesto outlines a 70-point action plan for the Delhi.