Sikh Diaspora

German police arrest any Indian spy for spying on German Sikhs

The German police has reportedly arrested another suspected Indian spy form Bielefeld for spying on German Sikhs.

Modi Dossier Issue: Sikh community must dig the truth behind propaganda [Letter to the Editor]

Now we learned about the truth of “the so-called dossier of Indian Prime Minster Narinder Modi” that there was never any dossier about Sikhs abroad and in the UK.

Sikh YouTuber Jus Reign forced to remove Turban at Airport

Famous Sikh comedian and YouTuber Jus Reign was reportedly forced to remove his turban during a security check at San Francisco. The incident took place weeks after a Sikh-American actor Waris Ahluwalia was barred from boarding a flight in Mexico for refusing to take off his turban.

Was a dossier on Sikhs handed over by Modi during UK visit in November 2015?

The Sikh Federation UK has expressed doubts regarding the nonexistence of Narendra Modi's dossier against the UK Sikhs as claimed by the Sikh Council UK.

Sikhism Recognized as a Legal Religion in Chile

Chile has over 200 legally recognized spiritual paths. But until January 25th 2016, the Sikh religion was not one of them.

Pamma’s Extradition Case: Thanksgiving statement by Movement Against Atrocities and Repression

Switzerland based Movement Against Atrocities and Repression (MAR) issued a thanksgiving statement after the Portugal authorities rejected India’s plea for extradition of UK based Sikh activist Paramjeet Singh Pamma.

Sikhs Deliver Valentines Care Packages to Shelters Across Canada

Sikhs across Canada, in partnership with the World Sikh Organization of Canada and community organizations joined to take part in the One Billion Rising movement by providing care packages, treats and baked goods to approximately 1500 women and children in shelters in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal. Valentine’s cards prepared by Sikh children accompanied the packages.

Australian Sikh woman Sukhjit Kaur’s poem on racism going viral

“If you’re not in Australia, ‘where the bloody hell are ya?’ Remember the Bingle jingle, inviting the world to mix and mingle?

Sikh diaspora bodies welcome Portugal decision to deny extradition of Paramjit Singh Pamma

London: A press release issued today Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) says: [P]ortugal’s Justice Minister Francisca van Dunem has rejected the request by Indian authorities to release the ...

Indian Regime face increasing challenge from British Politicians

"Earlier this week Fabian Hamilton the Leeds North East MP and former Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for British Sikhs and now Shadow Foreign Minister responsible for relations with India signaled a new era of challenge against India", said Sikh Federation (UK) in a written release sent to the Sikh Siyasat News (SSN).

WSO Calls on Portugal to Not Extradite Sikh Activist

The World Sikh Organization of Canada wrote last week to the Portuguese Ambassador to Canada regarding the extradition of Paramjeet Singh Pamma.

Sikh actor/designer Waris Ahluwalia denied right to board on AeroMexico flight from Mexico City

This morning, celebrity Sikh designer/actor -- Waris Ahluwalia -- was denied the right to board on a plane. Waris Ahluwalia was set to board on an AeroMexico flight from Mexico City to New York City but he was denied the right to board the flight because he refused to remove his turban. ‪

Paramjit Singh Pamma’s Extradition Case Expected To Start Before Portugal Court by Feb 15

The Judicial phase of extradition proceedings against Khalistan activist Paramjeet Singh Pamma which is expected to start after the Minister of Justice’s decision on the admissibility of the request will witness a ‘Triangle Legal Contest” between India, Portugal and England.

ASC Reps getting the City of Bakersfield to recognize the Sikh Genocide

American Sikh Council representatives lead by Dr.Manbir Singh succeeded in getting the City Council of Bakersfield to sign a proclamation recognizing and acknowledging the Sikh Genocide in India.

Upcoming SikhRI webinar “Haumai: Annexing the Self” by Ravinder Singh

Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is will be holding a webinar on "Haumai: Annexing the Self" on January 16 from 12 to 13:20 EST.

Sikh attorney appointed top prosecutor in New Jersey (USA)

A Sikh attorney has been appointed as the top prosecutor in the most populous county in New Jersey, becoming the first South Asian to occupy the post in the state.

Sikhs rally in response to Fresno hate crime

An update by the Sikh Coalition says [o]n the morning of December 26, 2015, Amrik Singh Bal was assaulted on his way to work.

Failure of Portugal to reunite political refugee with his family in UK referred to the UN

The Sikh Federation (UK) and the Swiss-based Movement Against Atrocities and Repression (MAAR) yesterday organised a meeting at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva.

SikhRI CEO Harinder Singh resigns

New York: The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) Board of Directors announced that founder and CEO Harinder Singh has tendered his resignation as CEO effective January ...

WSO Concerned by Ongoing Arrest & Detention of Sikhs in Punjab

The World Sikh Organization of Canada is deeply concerned by the ongoing arbitrary arrest and detention of Sikhs across Punjab in recent days.

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