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SIKH HERITAGE: Ethos & Relics ~ a review by I.J. Singh

guruka — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:14:55 +0000

In this work we have a miracle. Reviewer Harish Dhillon dubbed this work a “Rare record of a glorious heritage.” This is no ordinary book; a degree of visible veneration has gone into its making.

Star Trek: Into Whiteness [OP-ED]

cocosingh — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:30 +0000

It had background characters who were people of colour. And, here and there, it had anti-heroes and villains who were people of colour … one of whom, Khan Noonian Singh, became well-nigh iconic.

Mount Everest Melting

cocosingh — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:11:22 +0000

Recent research seems to confirm worries that a warming world is melting one of Earth's most iconic, not to mention tallest, summits: Mount Everest.

GTA Sikh Marathon attracts young and old

cocosingh — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:38:05 +0000

“We are asking people to come out for the marathon. We want to motivate not only young persons from our Sikh community but children from other communities as well. You can walk or run,” said Jeev Singh.

Balpreet Kaur and the power of kindness

cocosingh — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:53:08 +0000

The object of the photo was an attempt at mockery. Among the first 100 responses to the posting on Reddit were harsh and derogatory comments about Balpreet Kaur’s facial hair, gender, ethnicity, and religion. And, what began as mockery was beginning to spread virally on the internet...

Bhindranwale row: Clergy meet fails to resolve issue

cocosingh — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:16:34 +0000

The Sikh clergy here on Wednesday failed to resolve the controversy over militant preacher Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale’s name inscribed on the Operation Bluestar memorial and the signboard in the ‘parkarma’ of the Golden Temple complex.

Sikh Regiment's passion for excellence

cocosingh — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:37:32 +0000

The room reverberated with talk of Tongpeng La, Raja Hill, Burki, OP Hill, Poonchh, Siramani and Tiger Hill 1999 - battles long ago emblazoned on the Sikh Regiment's glorious history.

US Optometry Board accommodates Sikh student’s Dastar

cocosingh — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:45:09 +0000

According to a release by the Sikh Coalition the US National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) provided Ampreet Singh, a Sikh optometry student, a religious accommodation to use a non-standardized optometry instrument — allowing him to wear his turban

How Sikh temple shooter used the internet to immerse himself in white supremacy

cocosingh — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:43:58 +0000

Wade Michael Page spent is believed to have been radicalized by online forums and sites dedicated to white supremacy in months prior to shooting

No Benefit Seen in Sharp Limits on Salt in Diet

cocosingh — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:14:47 +0000

....a prestigious group convened by the government says there is no good reason based on health outcomes for many Americans to drive their sodium consumption down to the very low levels recommended in national dietary guidelines.

Fresno Sikhs seek unity after attack

cocosingh — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:59:45 +0000

Worshippers at a Sikh temple in southwest Fresno, close to where an elderly Sikh man was attacked while walking on South Cherry Avenue a week ago, say they want to encourage a spirit of unity in the community.

First Sikh nominated to Provincial Assembly in Pakistan

cocosingh — Thu, 16 May 2013 06:40:06 +0000

In a major initiative, the Pakistan Muslim League (N) which has registered a landslide victory in Pakistan elections, today nominated first Sikh member Ramesh Singh Arora to the provincial assembly.

Me and the Doctors ~ a poem

cocosingh — Thu, 16 May 2013 05:40:07 +0000

A satire on Old Age

Sikh History – The Life and Times of Guru HarRai

cocosingh — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:02:41 +0000

Guru HarRai in his ever polite manner replied: “Yes, Whether you comprehend it or not, the word bears the fruit of salvation....

Life In The Pacific Northwest Sikh Community

cocosingh — Wed, 15 May 2013 08:11:46 +0000

The first well-known record of Sikhs visiting the Pacific Northwest was in 1897 when Hong Kong-based Sikh soldiers from the British Empire traveled through Canada on the way home from Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in London.

Oak Creek officers in Sikh temple shooting honored by President Barack Obama

cocosingh — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:04:52 +0000

The eight Oak Creek police officers who responded to the shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in August have received a national law enforcement award and were honored at the White House Saturday morning by President Barack Obama.

Sarbat (LGBT Sikhs) statement on UK Same Sex Marriage Bill

cocosingh — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:04:14 +0000

The Bill will extend the legal form of marriage to lesbian, gay and bisexual couples and permit religious groups to perform such marriages should they wish.

In search of the common good

guruka — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:37:16 +0000

Nearly every religious tradition of social ethics encompasses two sorts of justice. The first is procedural justice: giving people what they deserve under contracts and the law. The second is distributive justice: meeting some needs just because human beings are human beings.

USA: Landmark Settlement for Sikh Middle Schooler targeted by bullies

cocosingh — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:04:49 +0000

“This is the first time the federal government has entered into a settlement on a school bullying matter involving a Sikh student.

Calgary Sikhs hit the streets for annual parade ~ A pictorial

cocosingh — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:06:17 +0000

Calgary's Sihk community flooded the streets in a Technicolour display of pride for an annual parade and festival commemorating the celebration of equality, freedom and justice for all.