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First Sikh member in New Zealand parliament
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Businessman Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi will be the first Sikh member of the New Zealand parliament which has a record number of six Asian members following Saturday's election. Born in Delhi, Mr Bakshi moved to New Zealand with his family in 2001, where he has been running businesses in property, wholesaling and fashion...... → read more
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Forgotten Sikh Canadian war hero
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The story of one of the first Sikh Canadian WWI soldiers has been uncovered with the discovery of his Victory medal. Sandeep Singh Brar an avid Sikh historian purchased the medal from a dealer in England and quickly realized its historical significance. .....read more
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Sikh Society to open new Gurdwara in Califonia
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At Valley Parkway and Avenida del Diablo, a striking, light yellow, Eastern-looking temple is almost ready for its first service. It has taken the Sikh Society of San Diego 15 years to build this $1.5 million gurdwara. When services begin, tentatively on Dec. 7,.. .....read more
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Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhorh Divas or Diwali
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A Nihang or a Sikh warrior performs tent pegging during a religious procession to mark the Bandi Chhorh Divas in the northern Indian city of Amritsar October 29, 2008. Sikhs celebrate Bandi Chhorh Divas or Diwali to mark the return of the Sixth Guru........ → read more
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Gur Ta Gaddi concludes
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The 'Gur Ta Gaddi' programme which was attended by lakhs of Sikhs from all over the world concluded with the 'Sarva Dharma Sammelan' here on Sunday. The programme assumed importance as it was 300 years ago... ..... → read more
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Sikhs gather at Nanded for holy festival
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Sikhs from across the world are congregating at Nanded in Maharashtra to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the consecration of the Guru Granth Sahib. The Prime Minister will attend the celebrations on October 30...... → read more
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Sikhs throng Nanded shrine
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Diwali night, which is celebrated as 'Bandi Chod Diwas' (release of prisoners, wherein the 6th Sikh Master, Guru Hargobind, Takht Sachkhand Sri Hazur Abchalnagar Sahib helped the release of 52 Rajas..... → read more
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Sikh songs of faith
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Jan Protopapas sits cross-legged on the floor and covers her long, mahogany hair with a gauzy, pearl-white scarf. She leans the bulbous base of her tambura on her knee and, with a lover's familiarity, cradles the instrument's 4-foot-tall neck between her shoulder and head...... → read more
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A Sikh Hero in Bengal, unknown in Punjab
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The only living recipient of India’s highest civilian gallantry award, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, from the President of India, Jaswant Singh Gill (69), who is cosidered a hero in Bengal for scripting a “saga of courage”..... → read more
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Sundri: The Brave Kaur - A Must See Film!
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Sundri, the Brave Kaur, an animated film based on Bhai Vir Singh's classic novel, made its Connecticut debut at the Majestic Theatre in Stamford on Sunday, September 28. Sponsored by the Kaur Foundation and generously supported....... → read more
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Local Sikhs feed the homeless.
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The Sikh community, in keeping with the tradition of Guru Nanak, is holding Guru Nanak Free Kitchen for the homeless on Oct. 2 and Oct. 3, and from Nov. 10 to Nov. 15 at the Life Skills Center, 412 E. Cordova St...... → read more
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Watch the Youth Film Festival Videos
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The film festival has inspired scores of film submissions from around the world. The Festival idea originated in 2006 with SikhNet's recognition of the immense popularity and creativity of video postings....... → read more
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Rahul Gandhi visits Golden Temple
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Amethi MP Rahul Gandhi began his maiden tour of Punjab on Monday. His itinerary had everything from paying obeisance at the Golden Temple to watching a kabbadi match, a morning meal at a langar (community kitchen)..... → read more
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