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Students Demand Removal of Gandhi Statue at Carleton University

The statue of Mohandas Gandhi at Carleton University in Ottawa has been controversial since its installation in 2011, but the controversy recently reignited as student bodies began demanding its removal.

Understanding Socio-Religious Roots of Indo-Sikh Conflict [Op-Ed]

Indian socio-political elites’ bitter reaction, during and after Canadian Prime Minister Justine Trudeau’s visit, reflects a deep-rooted hatred towards Sikh community.

The Nanking Massacre, Amritsar Massacre 1984 And The Film You Must Make

Every Sikh must watch City of Life and Death if they are intent on creating a unique film and memory around the Sikh genocide.

Sardar Sham Singh of Attari [by Gurtej Singh]

Sardar Sham Singh was known as the Lord of Attari. From top to toe he was made of gold and his heart was of a superior stuff.

Trudeau’s Visit & Sikh Elite’s response: A Deceptive Narrative to mislead Sikhs [OP-ED]

Sikh Panth by virtue of its basic ideals has been bestowed Patshahi (sovereignty) and Niarapan (distinctness) by the Gurus.

What is India Hiding from World under Buzz Word ‘Khalistan’?

Khalistan issue was core around which Trudeau's trip was made to revolved, but their is very basic difference how India and west see this- the separatism in Canada is considered as right to self determination.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau’s Visit to Sikh Homeland Eagerly Anticipated

by: Gurjeet Singh* Sikhs in Canada and other parts of the globe have been in private communications directly and indirectly with the Canadian Prime Minister, ...

INTERNATIONALISM AND THE SIKHS (author: Prof. Puran Singh)

Internationalism and the Sikh by Prof. Puran Singh. The Sikhs are creations of the Guru's universal love. They are by their very birth of His spirit citizens of the world.

Punjab Groundwater Most Contaminated in Indian Subcontinent; Heavy Metals Very High in 2139 Villages

While making up less than 2 per cent of India’s landmass, Punjab accounts for 88 per cent of the total habitations in the country that are adversely affected with the presence of heavy metals in groundwater.

‘Enforced Disappearances’ & ‘Encounter Killings’ in Punjab: Police Deny Information under Right to Information (RTI) Act

Punjab Police have ducked queries under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, seeking information about the number of persons killed during the days of militancy in the state and militants killed in encounters between 1978 and 1993. Different pretexts have been used to deny the information.

There’s Still A Piece of Canada Stuck To Australia: Scientists Claim

At its closest point, the western coast of Canada is more than 7,000 miles away from the edge of Australia. But the world map hasn’t always been that way.

India’s Former RAW Chief Tells About His Encounters With Aadhaar

by: K. C. Verma* The system sees me as a ‘cantankerous old guy’, or cog in short. Maybe a cog is what I am. How ...

16,606 Farm Suicides in 15 years in Punjab; 87% Deaths Owing to Debt: Report

Punjab saw 16,606 farm suicides during 2000-2015, reveals data compiled by three universities — worrisome indeed, especially at a time when debt-trapped farmers are at the brink.

Indian Nation-State Becomes a Prison House for Minorities [by Jaspal Singh Sidhu]

At the outset, we must confront a bitter fact that it was a ‘transfer of power’ in 1947 which Indian rulers celebrated as ‘Freedom’ and ‘Independence’.

Forgive & Forget – Why the Sikhs remember the 1984? [Letter to the Editor]

Forgive yes, if one sincerely seeks pardon after first acknowledging the blunder, mistake or crime that was done. Forget No, Never. Why?

Spain Imposes Military Rule In Catalonia To Preempt Independence Bid

The Spanish Senate formally voted 214-47 on Friday to authorize the implementation of Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution, suspending parliamentary rule in Catalonia.

Spain Annuls Catalan Self-Government, Prepares Military Rule From Madrid

On Saturday, three weeks after the savage police crackdown on the October 1 Catalan independence referendum, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy formally announced the invocation of Article 155 of the Spanish Constitution to strip Catalonia’s regional government of its powers.

Give Prominence to Punjabi on Mile-stones or Face Legal Action, Welfare Society to PWD

Use of Hindi (Devanagari) and English script on milestones along the newly built National Highway-54 has stirred a controversy unidentified persons have defaced these at certain places.

Canada: Jagmeet Singh Wins New Democratic Party (NDP) Leadership

Leadership hopeful, Sardar Jagmeet Singh wins the seemingly impossible race hands down, with 53.8% votes in the first round, thus creating a historic moment in the history of the NDP (New Democratic Party) of Canada.

Rohingya Muslims crisis: ‘Guru ka langar’ begins at Bangladesh-Myanmar border

Three days after Sikh volunteers from Khalsa Aid (India) arrived in Bangladesh-Myanmar border to begin relief work for Rohingya Muslims fleeing Myanmar, they finally got the go ahead from the Bangladesh government to start the Guru ka langar (community kitchen preparing and serving fresh hot meals) on Thursday.

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