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Sikh History under attack from Hindu group in California (USA)

Two organizations—the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) and a group calling itself California Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials (CAPEEM)—are proposing to deny that Sikhism is opposed to idol worship and the caste system. Incredibly, they have even attempted to rewrite the history of Guru Nanak, denying that the founder of the Sikh religion “challenged the authority of the Brahmin and the power of the Mughal empire.”

Sikh Federation (UK) welcomes British PM David Cameron’s Vaisakhi message

'The 2015 Vaisakhi message from David Cameron is excellent. This sort of message at Vaisakhi from the British Prime Minister would have been unheard of a few years ago.'

Labour officials need to come clean about Ed Miliband’s ‘botched’ Gurdwara visit: Sikh Federation UK

Labour party leader Ed Miliband's visit to a Sikh Gurdwara in UK is has triggered controversies as Sikh sangat and certain media persons were reportedly prevented from entering the Gurdwara Sahib during Miliband's visit.

Visa Denial to Red Carpet for Narendra Modi: A downward shift in Canadian policy

Politics or Economy does not make Canada the best country in the World, our track record as a Human Rights defender has. How will the state visit of a known Human Rights violator fit in fabric of Canadian values? This is a question that begs an answer.

Apply for the Advocacy & Humanitarian Aid Academy- BE ONE OF EIGHT

Be one of eight to attend the Advocacy and Humanitarian Aid Academy (AHAA), a five-day training program starting July 6th to July 10th, 2015. The Academy is designed exclusively for students and young professionals. Applicants must be 17 or older to participate in the program.

Sikhs for Justice seeks prosecution of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Canada

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has filed a complaint with the Attorney General of Canada requesting criminal proceedings against the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, for the offences of torture and genocide under Canadian law.

Kirpan Issue: Sikhs likely to get limited relief in Italy

Sikhs residing in Italy are likely to get some relief on Kirpan issue, as the Italian authorities have reportedly agreed to allow to ‘limited size’ Kirpan at public places.

Leicester Sikhs aim to collect 10 tonnes of food for charity to mark Visakhi

Leicester's Sikh community aims to collect 10 tonnes of food for charity as part of a drive to mark a religious occasion, notes a news report by Leicester Mercury.

USA: New Jersey authorities seek formal apology for removing Sikh’s turban for Driver’s Licence Photo

A news update by United Sikhs says a Sikh named Samitter Singh has received a written apology from the Motor Vehicles Commission in New Jersey in response to violation of his religious freedom.

NZ Sikh students received Death Threats online; Police says ‘can’t help’

A Sikh student named Rajwinder Singh was reportedly threatened with death after his picture was posted on social media calling him a “terrorist.”

Canadian Sikh bodies up in arms against screening of Nanak Shah Fakir film

Around seventeen Sikh organisations of Canada have joined hand to oppose 'blasphemous' controversial movie titled 'Nanak Shah Fakir'. These organisations held a public meeting and decided to approach Canadian authorities to prevent release of the controversial film in Canada.

Celebrating Sikh Heritage Month: Sikh Research Institute to hold various programs

The month of April marks Sikh Heritage Month in Canada and the Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has announced to hold various programs to mark Sikh Heritage Month.

“Hinduism is nothing but a tool for propagation of caste,” says Mulnivasi Sangh vice-president

Over 75 people gathered in Lathrop, a small town in Central California, on Sunday to hear Dr. Manisha Bangar discuss what she termed the “contradiction between what is the ideal and what is the existing reality” in India today.

Canada: Second Annual Sikh Heritage Month begins

The Canadian province of Ontario has deemed the month of April as "Sikh Heritage Month". This was passed due to the effort of MPP Jagmeet Singh who proposed the bill in 2013. This April marks the 2nd annual celebration of what will surely be a treasured event in Ontario that hopefully spreads to more states in Canada and the world.

World Sikh Organization of Canada Expresses “Serious Concerns” Over Bill C-51

The World Sikh Organization of Canada has expressed serious concerns over the measures proposed in the Government of Canada's Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015 in submissions to the House of Common's Standing Committee on Public Safety.

Congress Should Hear From You About Vaisakhi, the Sikh Coalitions tells supporters

A community update by the Sikh Coalition says: [f]or the third year in a row, members of the U.S. Congress plan to introduce a resolution honouring the Sikh community’s celebration of Vaisakhi.

Sikh man brutally attacked in Birmingham in a suspected racially motivated attack

A Sikh man was beaten up in a suspected racial attack in the British city of Birmingham and police have launched an investigation after the sickening video of the assault emerged on the internet, reports Times of India (TOI).

UK Sikhs to play significant role in determining overall outcome of general elections as formal campaigning starts

The Sikh Manifesto has already achieved so much, not least increased awareness by Sikhs, non-Sikhs and politicians across the political spectrum of Sikh demands. The Conservative-led government and opposition politicians have already taken certain positive actions and made specific pledges with the Sikh vote in mind.

UK’s new employment law enables Sikhs to wear turbans in all workplaces

Earlier employment laws had exempted turban wearers from the requirement to wear a safety helmet on construction sites. But the exemption did not apply to less hazardous environments, such as factories and warehouses.

FBI Takes Steps to Include Sikhs in Hate Crimes Tracking Program

The FBI’s new training manual contains a section to distinguish between anti-Arab, Anti-Hindu, Anti-Muslim, and Anti-Sikh hate crimes. This includes special considerations to be taken by the law enforcement when working with victims from these communities.

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