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Sikh-Briton World War II Hero Laid To Rest
HarnamSingh-thmnl.jpg Harnam Singh distinguished himself through his bravery as a tank gunner with the 8th King George V Own Light Cavalry during the Burmese campaign during World War II. Described as a pillar of the community, both in Leicester and his native Punjab, Harnam died last month, aged 84..... → read more
Special train to Sikh holy places to be launched
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Eyeing to tap the large number of domestic and foreign tourists interested in Sikh shrines, the Indian railways will shortly launch a special train for the pilgrims. Officials of IRCTC, the catering and tourism corporation of the railways, Friday said the train will cover the famous Takhts..... → read more
Dr. Arvinder Singh Soin: Miracle Worker
Soin-sml.jpg Liver Plant Surgeon Dr. Arvinder Singh has performed nearly 1000 liver transplants, more than any one else in the subcontinent. The liver transplantation team working under him at Medanta currently performs 25 live donor liver transplants every month with 95% success results;..... → read more
Bawa Jagde recognised for his work with the Sikh community
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The lifelong achievements of Matraville’s Bawa Jagde were recognised last week on Australia Day when he was awarded a Medal of the Order (OAM) of Australia. Mr Jagdev, 78, received the award in recognition of his contribution to the Sikh community. He arrived in Sydney in 1975..... → read more
A Legacy of Valour: The Sikh Regiment (1846-2010)
SikhReg-thmnl.jpg "In war", writes a British Officer, "under stress, there is no one like the Sikh; work him almost to death and he is magnificent." Sikhs cannot sit idle and always want something to do. Officers are therefore recommended to keep them busy and occupied in some useful and constructive work;..... → read more
UAE's Sikh community gets its first dedicated gurudwara
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Guru Nanak Darbar opened recently in Jebel Ali which is 35 km from Dubai, ending years of demand from the Sikh community for a dedicated place of worship. The UAE has inaugurated the country’s first official gurdwara; a first of its kind in the entire region...... → read more