with thanks : Hindustan Times dated 25th Feb., 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Monday, February 23, 2015
Best wishes for the International Turban day
Best wishes for the International Turban day. Hope we can teach the coming generations about the value of a Sikh Turban.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Man who ran over Sikh man in New York indicted on hate crime charges
“The defendant is accused of an unprovoked attack that allegedly began with the defendant driving by the victim and his friends and calling him a terrorist and ordering him to leave the country,” Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown said in a news release. “After an exchange of words, the defendant allegedly struck the victim intentionally with his vehicle and dragged him along the street.”NEW YORK: A man who racially abused a Sikh man in Queens, New York, Sandeep Singh, 29, and then ran him over with his truck last July 30, has been indicted on hate crime charges, after he was charged with attempted murder and felony assault.
A Queens County grand jury returned an indictment against Joseph Caleca, 55, of Setauket, on Wednesday, according to the Queens District Attorney’s office, reported CBS.
with thanks : americanbazaronline : LINK : for detailed news.
SGPC chief elected head of Patna Sahib panel
AMRITSAR: Paramjit Singh Sarna-led SAD (Delhi) suffered a huge blow as SAD (Badal) wrested the control of Takht Patna Sahib Management Board on Friday. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Avtar Singh Makkar has been elected as the board president. Both Akali groups will also have a faceoff in the executive committee elections of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) next week.
Makkar was elected with majority votes from 15 members of the board. SAD (Badal) president Sukhbir Singh Badal had sent DSGMC president Manjit Singh GK and general secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa as his special 'envoys' to Patna for the elections. Both of them had paraded their loyalist board members in the recent past at Chandigarh.
with thanks : TOI : LINK : for detailed news.
Exhibit on Sikhs in Texas
The Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC) at the University of Texas in San Antonio will host an exhibit “Sikhs: Legacy of the Punjab” from February 21, 2015 to January 3, 2016.
Developed by the Smithsonian Institution and sponsored by the Sikh Heritage Foundation, it “features a collection of traditional Sikh art, information on the culture’s history and beliefs, artifacts such as ceremonial weapons and armor, and a model of the Golden Temple.” March 21 will be “Sikh Family Day,” offering hands-on opportunities to learn about the Sikhs and their traditions.
Religious statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, commended ITC for sharing the rich Sikh heritage with the rest of the world through this Sikhism focused exhibition. Sikhs had made remarkable contributions to the world, nation and society and these needed to be highlighted, Zed added.
Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, pointed out that world needed to have a broader and more inclusive outlook about religion and urged major museums/art-galleries of the world to organize more such exhibitions.
with thanks : eturbonews : LINK : for detai;led news.
US Sikhs hire Obama’s poll gurus to fix community’s public image
If they could help an obscure politician win a senate seat and then the White House, twice, they surely have what it takes to help a beleaguered community find acceptance.
AKPD, a media consultancy founded by President Barack Obama’s top campaign managers, has been hired by US Sikhs to re-introduce the community to Americans.
Though Sikhs have been around for a long time, they have felt threatened, and have been attacked, by those who know either little or nothing about them, specially since 9/11.
A country-wide survey commissioned to identify the problem and suggest remedies — whose findings were released on Tuesday — came to basically two conclusions.
One, Americans don’t know anything about Sikhs and were, therefore, cool towards them. Two, when informed about the community, its religion, they warmed up to it.
with thanks : Hindustan Times : LINK : for detailed news.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Union Government formed SIT to investigate 1984 Anti-Sikh Genocide
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has welcomed the decision of the Union government led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for formation of Special Investigate Team (SIT) to investigate all the cases of 1984 anti Sikh genocide in which thousands of innocent Sikhs were killed mercilessly.
“The long battle fought by Akali Dal and its patron and Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal for justice has been accepted by the BJP government and we are thankful to the leadership including PM Narendra Modi, home minister Rajnath Singh and finance minister Arun Jaitley who have played key role in formation of SIT,” said SAD Delhi unit president Manjit Singh GK, reacting to the reports that the government of India would constitute SIT within a week.
Badal has wrote a letter to the BJP led government of India demanding re-investigation of genocide cases and it followed number of meetings between cabinet ministers Rajnath Singh, Arun Jaitley and Harsimrat Kaur Badal.
“Though it never seemed possible under congress party led UPA government, but the consistent efforts of Delhi unit of SAD has gven results and once again it has been proved that SAD fights for cause of Sikhs,” said GK.
The government of India constituted a committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice GP Mathur in the month of December last year who have recommended setting up of a SIT ten days ago, and Government of India has accepted its recommendations.
Manjit Singh GK hoped that the SIT would bring the entire genocide to a conclusive end by giving justice to the families of the victims and punishing the perpetrators, who happen to be the congress leaders - Sajjan Kumar and Jagdish Tytler.
“The Congress party which was behind the genocide never wanted justice be given to the Sikhs because of reasons best known to everyone. Incase Sajjan and Tytler are convicted, the top leadership of the congress fear that they may also take names of those Congress leaders on whose behest they perpetrated the genocide,” said GK who is also president of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC).
He added that, shockingly as per government record 3,325 Sikhs were killed out of which 2,733 were killed in Delhi alone and in past 31 years 30 persons were convicted. “Out of total 587 FIRS registered 237 were arbitrarily shut by the Delhi police,” informed GK assuring all support to the SIT by setting up a separate wing in DSGMC which would procure evidence and pass it on to the SIT to expedite justice for the genocide victim families.
In the memory of those killed in the genocide, SAD’s Delhi unit has built a memorial in Gurdwara Rakabganj Sahib after the Delhi government denied land.
With Thanks : Media DSGMC
Thursday, February 5, 2015
DSGMC President lashes Congress for Rejecting SIT to Investigate 1984 Anti Sikh Genocide
The President of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Manjit Singh GK today lashed on the Congress party for rejecting the recommendations for formation of a Special Investigation team (SIT) to open all cases of 1984 Anti Sikh genocide as a political gimmick. GK welcomed announcement by PM Narendra Modi for assuring formation of the SIT.
Referring to the reports of recommendations by the retired Supreme Court Judge Justice GP Mathur committee constituted on 27, December 2014 by the BJP government to form SIT Manjit Singh GK said that there is a hope for justice for the Sikh families who suffered at the hands of the Congress leaders like Sajjan Kumar and Jagdish Tytler who perpetrated the genocide 31 years ago.
DSGMC president also questioned that Aam Admi Party (AAP) for calling it a political stunt and its inability to do anything for the genocide victim families during its 49 day government in Delhi.
“Tytler was present in the rally addressed by Sonia Gandhi in Badarpur few days ago, shows that congress party is blatantly shielding the perpetrators of genocide, knowing that the Gandhi family would be exposed in case action is taken against Sajjan and Tytler who unleashed terror on the innocent Sikhs 31 years ago killing thousands of them,” said Manjit Singh GK.
GK said AAP has a tacit support of the congress party in the elections and Sikhs have no hope from them. “AAP during its 49 days government on ventilator and oxygen was given by the Congress party which shows that it could never act against the Congress leaders on whose behest innocent Sikhs were killed,” adds GK.
It is only the Akali Dal which is fighting for the Justice to the genocide victim families since 31 years and Narendra Modi government has also acted swiftly by formation of SIT. He hoped that very soon the perpetrators of the genocide would be punished as per laid legal provisions.
With thanks : Media DSGMC
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Flag Hoisting Ceremony : Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College, Dev Nagar, New Delhi Celebrated Republic Day by organizing National Flag Hoisting Ceremony on 24th January 2015. The Event was attended by Dr. Man Mohan Kaur,- Principal,Staff members and Students . S. Manjit Singh G.K. - President (DSGMC) hoisted the Flag. S. Ravinder Singh Khurana - Senior Vice President (DSGMC) graced the occasion by his presence.After unfurling the Flag, National Anthem was sung by all present there followed by distribution of sweets. The function was organized by NCC Unit of the College.
with thanks : Media DSGMC
with thanks : Media DSGMC
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Memorandum to PM : Demand for Amendment in Constitution for Separate Identity to Sikhs
A delegation of Sikhs led by the president Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) Manjit Singh GK, today submitted a memorandum to Director of Prime Minister office shri. santosh vaidya seeking amendment in the Constitution of India whereby Sikhs have been mentioned as Hindus.
In the memorandum submitted by the delegation, amendment was sought in Article 25(B) of the constitution so that Sikhism is treated as an independent religion.
The delegation also comprised Manjinder Singh Sirsa General Secretary of DSGMC, demanded removal of names of large number of Sikhs living in the foreign countries from the blacklist of MHA, because these Sikhs have gone to earn their livelihood have been blacklisted for no fault. “The third generations of these families are being stopped from entry to India of no fault. They want to visit their country, the places of their forefathers and religious places,” said GK demanding visas for the families of blacklisted Sikhs and removing their names from the list.
GK adds that Sikhs have played vital role in protecting borders of the country, fighting for nation’s freedom and have been playing key role in development of the country, but despite that their genuine demands were suppressed.
The delegation also demanded release of large number of Sikhs languishing in different jails in the country. “These prisoners are undergoing political sentences and the Government of India should give them a chance to join the mainstream,” demanded the memorandum submitted to the PM.
Citing examples from the history, GK said that there have been series of bloody civil wars in Ireland by Irish republican army (IRA) and those behind the war were allowed to join mainstream & number of Kashmiri militants have joined the mainstream and have even contested polls.
“Why Sikh prisoners can’t be given premature release when they have completed the mandatory jail sentence,” questioned GK, demanding a humane treatment for them.
Touching on the issue of 1984 anti-Sikh genocide, the memorandum demanded setting up of a special investigation team (SIT) for a through probe into the killing of thousands of innocent Sikhs all across the country. “So far we are awaiting justice, congress leader who perpetrated riots such as Sajjan Kumar and Jagdish Tytler, are roaming free, and were given facilities and positions in UPA rule. A large number of cases were either never registered or were closed without investigation,” informed the memorandum.
“We have big hopes from the Prime minister who is leading NDA government of which Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is also a part and we are sure demands of the Sikhs are fulfilled with most earnestness and in time bound manner,” said the memorandum.
Speaking about SAD led Punjab government in coalition with BJP, GK, said the state has been peaceful during SAD-BJP government, which has proved that government is working efficiently and the Sikhs are a peace loving, hardworking and development oriented community.
With Thanks : Media DSGMC
DSGMC delegation meeting with Justice Mathur : Demand for time bound report on 1984 Genocide
A delegation of the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) met Justice GP Mathur, a retired Supreme Court Judge, who is heading a commission formed by the union government to investigate the cases of anti-Sikh genocide of 1984.
DSGMC president Manjit Singh GK who led the delegation demanded that clear cut terms of reference be decided by the commission which should include - first information report be registered in all the cases of genocide which were denied in the past and all the cases which were closed without proper investigation be reopened.
The delegation demanded time bound results of the report unlike previous commissions and committees, fate of which was never known.
The delegation also comprised DSGMC general secretary Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and senior Akali leaders Onkar Singh Thapar, Amarjeet Singh Pappu, Harvinder Singh KP, Jaswinder Singh Jolly and Narinder Pal Singh Palli, also demanded that the issue of rehabilitation of the families of the genocide victims be looked into sympathetically and compensation of Rs. 5 lakh announced by the union government be disbursed at earliest.
“We have also demanded setting up of a special investigation team (SIT) which would thoroughly probe genocide of 1984 in which thousands of innocent Sikhs were killed mercilessly,” said DSGMC president adding that a test case of an FIR registered in Nangloi police station against Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, chargesheet of which is kept on hold since 1992 and was never sent to the court for trial.
DSGMC has also offered to assist the commission with evidence of riot cases, to which Justice Mathur agreed because according to him, it would fasten the work of the commission. GK also told Justice Mathur, that Sikhs being very less in population in the entire country plays a pivotal role in development and protesting borders of the country, but the community has been denied justice and was humiliated.
He adds that out of about 587 FIRs registered of riots, in Delhi alone, 241 were shut without any reason and rest also never reached a conclusion. He raised the issue that as per government records 3,000 people were shown as killed in genocide but actual number is much higher which needs to be probed.
With Thanks : Media DSGMC
Monday, January 19, 2015
A healthy child makes a happy home !
Yeah, it’s very true ! A healthy child makes a happy home.
The day a child is born in a family, the era of joy begins. It gives a great
pleasure on viewing the new born child, his sounds of crying, his sounds of
laughing, small small hands, small eyes, small nose, small lips, everything gives a great pleasure. We devote every
minute of us on the child. If in office, we rush to home to pick the baby n
play. It gives immense pleasure. I can remember the pleassssssant time that I
spent with my two daughters from the day one. I still remember, how I used to
play with them. The cherished moments that I can just recall in my memories.
I really cared for my children & therefore, I still remember my every visit to the Doctors for regular
vaccination. Once, while at the Doctor for vaccination of my 3 year old daughter,
I told her that if you cry on getting the injection, I will give you a Toy & if you don’t cry on
getting the injection, you will get an ice cream. Strange, she took the
injection smilingly & asked for an ice cream. We still laugh on that
instance and it reflects a happy family.
But it’s quite shocking that many families don’t care for
the vaccination of kids. They either don’t have time for them or don’t have
enough funds to get the child vaccinated. Most of the time, parents are not
educated enough to get the child immunized. As a result, child gets different
type of problems. It’s really sad & shocking that almost half of the Indian
children are not fully immunized. Although, India India
To protect our children, we must have the Dabur Chyawanprash. It gives 3X immunity. My daughters take it regularly. Dabur Chyawanprash's magnificent brew of Ayurvedic herbs strengthens the body's natural defence mechanism by stimulating the Natural Killer cells. NK Cells assist in fighting with virus and bacteria in the body, thus giving the increased immunity from various infections. These details have been taken from the link : https://www.liveveda.com/daburchyawanprash/
To protect our children, we must have the Dabur Chyawanprash. It gives 3X immunity. My daughters take it regularly. Dabur Chyawanprash's magnificent brew of Ayurvedic herbs strengthens the body's natural defence mechanism by stimulating the Natural Killer cells. NK Cells assist in fighting with virus and bacteria in the body, thus giving the increased immunity from various infections. These details have been taken from the link : https://www.liveveda.com/daburchyawanprash/
You can also view a Vid on the Dabur Chyawanprash as below :
We must educate our masses that Dabur Chyawanprash can give the children, not only the required immunization, but 3X immunization, that can make them healthy & that will result into a healthy family. We must remember that only a healthy family with a healthy child can become a happy family. Even we have started a regular intake of the Dabur Chyawanprash.
Pics and other details, with thanks, from : https://www.liveveda.com/daburchyawanprash/
Pics and other details, with thanks, from : https://www.liveveda.com/daburchyawanprash/
Sunday, January 18, 2015
Punjab bans Ram Rahim's 'Messenger of God' after protests from Sikhs
Following a call by Akal Takht, the highest Sikh temporal authority, and other hardliner Sikh groups, the Punjab government on Saturday banned the screening of ‘MSG: The Messenger of God’ starring chief of Dera Sacha Sauda Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
A state government spokesperson said the film has been banned following “reports of tension surrounding its release in some other parts of the country”.
"The decision has been taken in the larger and crucial interest of preserving peace and social harmony in the state and safeguarding the age-old emotional bonds among people professing different faiths in the state.
With thanks : DailyMail : LINK : for detailed news.
Friday, January 16, 2015
Akali Dal, INLD, Sikh outfits hit the streets to protest against 'Messenger of God'
CHANDIGARH/NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal, Indian National Lok Dal and Sikh outfits today took to the streets in Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh and Delhi protesting against the controversial film " Messenger of God" featuring Dera Sachcha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in lead role.
Members of SAD, Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) and Indian National Lok Dal ( INLD) shouted slogans against the movie in front of Galaxy Mall at Ambala and vowed to stop its screening. ..
with thanks : Economic Times : LINK : for detailed news
Sikh wins compensation over prison turban challenge
A Sikh solicitor has won undisclosed compensation after being barred from entering a prison to visit a client because he had pins in his turban.
Amrik Bilkhu, a criminal defence solicitor, was told to remove the pins even though he pointed out it would make the religious garment fall apart.
He brought a religious discrimination claim against the Ministry of Justice, which has now settled out of court and agreed to pay Mr Bilkhu’s legal costs.
Mr Bilkhu arrived at Belmarsh prison in south-east London to visit a client who was on remand in October 2013.
He had previously been allowed into the jail without any problems but on this occasion was refused entry because of the four pins holding together his turban.
with thanks : Telegraph : LINK : for detailed news.
Justice Wears a Turban in Popular Kickstarter Comic Book
OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Meet the world's newest action hero – Secret Agent Deep Singh aka "Super Sikh." At night, he's on undercover missions destroying the plans of evil villains. By day, he's working a mundane technology job as a cover. Quite frankly, he's exhausted. Deep Singh decides it's time to take his dream vacation to see Elvis Presley's Graceland. However, one particularly crazy gang of Taliban terrorists decides to make it their mission to follow him to the United States and get rid of him once and for all.
with thanks : prnewswire : LINK : for detailed press release.
Harbhajan Singh named 23rd most powerful Sikh
Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has been named as the 23rd most powerful Sikh in an announcement made by the Sikh Directory named, ‘Sikh 100′.
According to a report in yespunjab.com, Harbhajan occupied the 23rd spot while former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh occupied the top slot in the list. The list also featured names of Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Prakash Singh Badal, Sant Baba Iqbal Singh Ji, Sukhbir Singh Badal and Khushwant Singh.
with thanks : cricketcountry : LINK
Skydiving from 14000 feet with Turban in St Kilda, jumping for religious freedom
with thanks : YouTube
Sunday, January 11, 2015
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