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Indian men lead in sexual violence; worst on gender equality
women.jpg The findings of a recent International Men and Gender Equality Survey reflects a new low for Indian men. Only 2% of Brazilian males and less than 9% of men in Chile, Croatia, Mexico and Rwanda were found to have indulged in sexual violence. The survey was conducted in six developing countries across four continents to map attitudes and practices related to gender equality...... → read more
British Pakistani Christians and Sikhs meet HC for Bhatti’s condolence
bhatti.jpg In a show of unity and calling for peace, the British Pakistani Christian Association and British Sikh Council led a multi-faith delegation to the Pakistan High Commission and reiterated solidarity with the people and Government of Pakistan in their efforts for overcoming multifaceted problems faced by the country including terrorism. ..... → read more
Two Elderly Sikh American Men Shot in Possible Hate Crime
sikhmenshot.jpg Elk Grove Police Chief Robert Lehner said in a statement: "We have no evidence to indicate there was a hate or bias motivation for this crime; however, the obvious Sikh appearance of the men, including the traditional Dastar headwear and lack of any other apparent motive, increasingly raise that possibility."..... → read more
UK Sikh Lecture - Nadhra Khan on Sikh wall paintings in Lahore
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Join Dr. Nadhra Khan for a fascinating talk on Sikh wall paintings. The event will take place at V&A, London, UK on Friday, 18 March 2011 at 7pm. Tickets are FREE but hurry and BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment! The walls of the Samadhi of Maharaja Ranjit Singh..... → read more
Meditation Appears to Cause Changes in Brain's Gray Matter
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A mindfulness meditation training program can trigger measurable changes in brain areas associated with awareness, empathy and sense of self within eight weeks, a new study has found. Mindfulness meditation focuses on nonjudgmental awareness of one's feelings,..... → read more
Three teenagers in court on murder charge
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A teenage girl, Mundill Kaur Mahil and two teenage boys, Harvinder Singh Shoker and Darren Peters all aged 19 have been charged with the murder of Gagandip Singh, 21 after his body was found in a burnt out car. Gagandip Singh was CEO of Sikh TV...... → read more
CEO of UK based SikhTV Channel found dead in the boot of a burning car
gagandeep-2-thumb.jpg A man found dead in a burnt out car has been identified by police as Gagandip Singh, 21, from Bexleyheath, London, UK. The body was discovered at 0200 GMT on Saturday. Detectives have now begun a murder inquiry and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out in due course, the Metropolitan Police said...... → read more
In court, the girlfriend who 'lured Sikh TV chief to his death'
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A teenage girl has been charged with the murder of her wealthy TV executive boyfriend in a suspected love triangle. Mundill Kaur Mahil, 19, appeared in court yesterday after Gagandip Singh’s battered body was discovered in the boot of his burnt-out car. She is alleged to have..... → read more
CEO of UK based SikhTV Channel found dead in the boot of a burning car
gagandeep-thumb.jpg A man found dead in a burnt out car has been identified by police as Gagandip Singh, 21, from Bexleyheath, London, UK. The body was discovered at 0200 GMT on Saturday. Detectives have now begun a murder inquiry and a post-mortem examination is due to be carried out in due course, the Metropolitan Police said...... → read more
Mass Graves of Sikhs killed in 1984 Sikh Genocide discovered after 26 years
fn4-d.jpg The All-India Sikh Students Federation (AISSF) today claimed to have discovered a village in Haryana’s Rewari district where Sikhs were killed in the 1984 riots and since then the homes inhabited by them and the village gurdwara have been lying in ruins. Responding to the claim, the SGPC said it would investigate into the matter...... → read more
First Sikh in US Army talks about his journey
Tejdeep singh rattan sml.jpg The first Sikh in the American army, Tejdeep Singh Rattan, interacted with students of Khalsa College and shared his experiences with them. He told them about the many ups and downs and the hardships he faced in the US, and how he finally emerged victorious...... → read more
Illegal detention and murder of Young Sikh...
ShaminderSingh sml.jpg Shaminder Singh (Shera) a young 24 year old Sikh from a poor family and the only Amritdhari Sikh in Bagguwal village was singled out for being an Amritdhari and picked by police in Nawanshahar district on 31st October 2010. Shaminder Singh was the only son, who supported his elderly mother (pictured) and two sisters...... → read more