March 2015 Archive

Sikh diaspora bodies oppose move to replace Nanakshahi Calendar

Jalandhar, Punjab: Sikh organizations across the globe stands divided on the issue of amendments to the Nanakshahi Calendar. Whereas the SGPC has reportedly reverted back to Bikrami Calendar (a lunar calendar) this year, various Sikh organizations, majority of which comprises Sikh diaspora bodies, have taken a stand in favor of 'original' Nanakshahi calendar (a solar calendar).

India shatters Obama’s dream by banning BBC documentary

On August 23, 2012 the Delhi High Court convicted four body guards of Indian President for raping a 17-year-old Delhi University student in Buddha Jayanti Park. The student had gone to watch a program of the Dalai Lama at the park, located in the backyard of the Presidential Palace.

Day 60 of Hunger Strike: Bapu Surat Singh losing weight despite force feeding under Police Custody

Physique of Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa who is on hunger strike against the continued detention of Political Sikh Prisoners, is facing a dramatic deflation in his health. It is notable that Punjab Police is force feeding Bapu Surat Singh Khalsa by excusing their worries about his life. But the declining physique of Bapu Surat Singh is depicting something else.

Sikh body strongly condemns deadly attack on Churches in Pak’s Punjab

While expressing his deep shock, sorrow and grief over the loss of innocent lives which resulted due to the two separate blasts at the Churches in Lahore city of Punjab province of Pakistan, Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwar Pal Singh said that it was absolutely an anti-human and terrorist act and it should be condemned at all levels.

The Tragedy of 1984: Challenges for a Sikh Journalist

It is nearly three decades since the tragedy of June 1984 which engulfed the entire Sikh community in India. As a ‘critical event,’ it is now part of Sikh memory and history. It also remains a searing throb in India’s political history, a stinging blemish on Mrs Indira Gandhi’s statesmanship as the prime minister of India.

Now I feel threatened from those who had put their trust in me as Punjab DGP: Julio Ribeiro

There was a time, not very long ago — one year short of 30, to be precise — when only a Christian was chosen to go to Punjab to fight what then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi termed “the nation’s battle” against separatists. I had accepted a “demotion” from secretary in the Union home ministry to DGP of the state of Punjab at the personal request of the prime minister.

Inni Kaur appointed new Chair of Sikh Research Institute

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) has announced that Inni Kaur has been named the new chair of its Board of Directors. “Since her appointment to the Board in 2010, Inni Kaur has been an active member and integral part of SikhRI’s marketing efforts as well as overseeing initiatives such as the Sikhi booklet project,” remarked the outgoing Chair Inderpreet Singh.

Pakistan Gurdwara committee to continue with original Nanakshahi calendar

Pakistan Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee has expressed reservations on amended version of Nanakshahi Calendar recently released by the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, Amritsar, India. The SGPC has released provisional calendar for the year 547 Nanakshahi (2015-16 AD).

Modi’s visit: Canadian Sikhs Petitions PM Harper To Raise “Khalistan” Issue: Sikhs For Justice

Ahead of Narendra Modi's visit to Canada in April, rights group "Sikhs For Justice" (SFJ) has launched a petition urging PM Harper to raise with his Indian counterpart the demands of Sikh nationalists who are advocating for an independent country.

Nanak Shah Fakir: Another step forward in ‘depiction of Sikh Gurus’ against Sikh tradition

Sikh used to follow a tradition prohibiting the depiction of Sikh Gurus in any form as any such depiction would always remain under limitation of mind and thought. The first attempt to depict the Sikh Gurus, were portraits of Guru Sahib that were questioned by Sikh intellectuals and High spirited Sikhs like Prof. Puran Singh. But, unfortunately, the portraits of Sikh Gurus received acceptance amongst the Sikh circles.

Gandhi was a cunning hypocrite and agent of British rulers: Justice Katju

In one of his recent blog posts Justice Markandey Katju (retd.), former Supreme Court of India judge and ex-Chairman of Press Council of India, has called Mohan Das Karam Chand Gandhi as a ' Chaalak Paakhandi ' (A cunning hypocrite).

Empowering Georgia Sangat Following Viral School Bullying Video of Sikh Middle-Schooler

The Sikh Coalition reportedly worked with the local sangat in Georgia to provide a rapid media response in the wake of a viral school bullying video that was recently circulated on the Internet.

Committing fraud, the SGPC has killed Nanakshahi calendar systematically and buried it secretly: Dal Khalsa

Stating that the cat is out of the bag, the Dal Khalsa today fired a salvo against the SGPC accusing the so-called premier institution of the Sikhs for playing a fraud on Sikhs. The organization has stated that committing sin, the SGPC has killed Nanakshahi calendar systematically and buried it secretly.

Patta Patta Singhan Da Vairi – Movie banned in India to be released outside India on April 17

Producers of Patta Patta Singhan Da Vairi - an upcoming Punjabi movie banned in India, have announced to release their movie outside India on April 17.

UK foreign minister responsible for India feels the heat on 1984: Sikh Federation UK

Hugo Swire, the UK Foreign Minister responsible for relations with India, yesterday made a long awaited visit to Bedford to meet Sikh representatives at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Bedford at the invitation of the local Conservative MP Richard Fuller.

J&K: Government must ensure fair trial for PSA detainees

Amnesty International India takes no position on the guilt or innocence of those detained under the PSA. Instead, it argues that all detained persons must be charged with recognised criminal offences and promptly tried by a court that meets international fair trial standards, or else be released. Not prosecuting persons suspected of committing offences also violates the rights of the victims of these offences.

Sikh body discusses various burning issuesconcerning Punjab and Panth

The Dal Khalsa held a meeting on March 12 to discuss burning issues concerning Punjab and Panth. The meeting was presided over by party head H S Dhami.

British Sikhs may vote more in favor of Labour than Conservative, claims British Sikh Report

The British Sikh Report (BSR) is the only strategic document of its kind, aimed at governmental bodies and national institutions alike, which draws attention to the aspirations of the British Sikh community across a range of areas. Compiled by a collective of British Sikh professionals and academics, it is based on quantitative research and will be used to help better understand and meet the various needs of the Sikh community.

Amnesty India condemns attack on Tamil Nadu news channel

A release by Amnesty International India says [t]wo crude bombs were hurled at Tamil news channel Puthiyathalaimurai news channel's headquarters on March 12 morning. This attack seems to be an attempt to intimidate the media. Police must probe and arrest suspects involved in the crude bomb attack on.

Sacramento Sikh Community Prays for Safety of U.S. Citizen Jailed in India

Speaking with reporters after Thursday’s prayer meeting, Bhajan Singh said: “Sikhs have been here since 1880s. They have established themselves as farmers and working in every aspect of the American fabric. And the hub of the community is Yuba City, and Sacramento, and Stockton. So naturally this has brought a great concern among the community as one of its own is being arrested and possibly tortured in India as we speak.”

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