Dynamic Sikh Personality : Principal Dr.Man Mohan Kaur

Dr.Man Mohan Kaur,the dynamic principal of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College,University of Delhi,Dev Nagar,New Delhi,India;started her career as a school teacher.She then joined Mata Sundri College, University of Delhi as a Lecturer and soon became a Reader. She is Principal since 1st November 2005. She is constantly engaged in evolving and upgrading infrastructure and teaching methodologies in the college. Her emphasis is on the welfare and upliftment of her students by empowering them with contemporary knowledge systems and skills, thereby enabling them to take their place in the competitive, globalised world that is awaiting them.

Within short span of time, she has taken the college to remarkable heights. Under her excellent guidance the college has earned a reputation for excellence in academics and in extra-curricular activities. She is a supporting pillar and a nurturing head for her students and for her entire staff, both teaching and administrative.

She has completely dedicated her life for the social cause. Every year she arranges free medical check-ups, blood donation camps and career counseling workshops for her students .This year she motivated and enrolled many students as volunteers for the Commonwealth Games (hosted in Delhi from October 4-14, 2010)in collaboration with the Delhi Government. A fountainhead of optimism and determination herself, she advises all to spurn negativity for a positive and hopeful attitude. She actively encouraged students’ participation in Delhi city cleanliness drive and sent volunteers for the foreign delegation.

She has done her graduation and post-graduation in Mathematics from Indraprastha College, University of Delhi and training in Education from Central Institute of Education,DU.She earned her PhD Degree and Post Doctoral honours from Delhi University. Since last 34 years (approximately)she has written, presented and published several research papers in National & International journals in the subject of her expertise- Mathematics- and participated in various national and international seminars and workshops.

Her role model in life is her grandfather, late Sardar Hira Singhji, who is an inspirational figure for her as well as for her siblings. It was his vision and encouragement that strongly motivated her to achieve academic targets successfully and to lead a pious life. The central philosophy of Dr. Man Mohan Kaur's life is based on practising three primary pillars of Sikhism: Kirat Karo (earn an honest living );Wand Ke Chhako (to share) and Naam Jappo (receiting God’s Name).In all circumstances of life, she always remembers the existence of Akal purakh (Almighty).

Till her last breath, her one and only wish is to pray, to practice the path of humanity and to spread the message of the Sikh Gurus in order to gain a meaningful life. Therefore she regularly conducts Kirtan Gurbani (Religious Music) competitions in the college to inculcate Sikh principles among the new generation of Sikh students. Her humble submission & motto is "Inhi Ki Kirpa Ke Saje Hum Hai".

She is fully convinced that whatever she has achieved in life;it is with the grace and blessings of the eternal Guru "Sri Guru Granth Sahib".

Prem Chopra in Chandigarh with Dr.Kitty Singh:

Prem Chopra;a legend villain of Bollywood was in Chandigarh today along with his other co-stars Rahul Dev & Rann Vijay( Famous TV Personality from MTV Roadies) for the shooting of his upcoming Punjabi Movie "Dharti"in which he is playing a role of King (Politician)maker.He also visited Panchkula & Mohali's community centre.

Dr.Kitty Singh(wife of famous Eye Surgeon Dr.Gurjit Singh in Chandigarh)had lunch with Prem Chopra in his Vanity Van;reported that Prem Chopra was overwhelmed with the hospitality of Sikhs in Chandigarh.Next week,he’ll again visit to Chandigarh to complete the shooting of the second schedule of the film.

A Beautiful Site But No One To Appreciate It

Please DOUBLE CLICK to view it. It is about Guru Tegh Bahadur Memorial, spread over 11.5 acres of land and constructed on GT Road (NH-1) at Singhu border is built at an estimated cost of Rs 25 crore. We must include this spot for a regular visit.

With thanks : Hindustan Times : Link in headline above.

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Pakistan: The Taliban and the Endangered Sikhs of Peshawar

In Peshawar's noisy and manic Dabgari bazaar, bearded men weaving in and out of the curbside stores are a ubiquitous sight. (There are few women in the market). Most of them wear round, white Pashtun hats, a fixture in these parts. But there are a substantial number of merchants who, though also bearded and dressed in the traditional shalwar kameez, are adorned with the intricately wound and colorful turbans of those who profess the Sikh religion. Many of them live just a few streets away from the market, where the noise and rubbish-strewn streets fall away and are replaced by a warren of winding narrow alleyways, swept clean, and lined by brick homes, many of which despite being caked in decades of dust and disrepair still maintain a haughty grandeur. This is Jogan Shah, the Sikh neighborhood of Peshawar.

Sikhs and Hindus are tiny and embattled communities in Pakistan. As small, non-Muslim populations, especially in the volatile, religiously conservative northwest, they were easy prey for the Taliban. That's why the population of Jogan Shah has spiked in recent years. Sikhs like Darsha Singh, displaced from his village of Orakzai in the war-ravaged tribal territories further northwest, have sought refuge with their co-religionists in Peshawar, which now hosts some 500 families, the largest Sikh population in Pakistan.

With thanks : Time.com : link in headline above for DETAILED REPORT.

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Kavi Sammelan at Kolkatta by Sahitay Akademy

with regards
Jagmohan singh Gill
Gen secy
Punjabi Sahit Sabha
kolkata

Message - Sri Akal Takht Sahib - dated 1.4.06

Hukamnama - Sri Akal Takht Sahib - dated 16.3.98

Temples 'breaking the Sikh code' on meat and alcohol

By Aftab Gulzar
BBC Asian Network

Some gurdwaras in the UK are going against their religion by serving meat and alcohol on their premises, according to an association of Sikh followers.

The UK Sangat, an association of Sikh followers, has started a national campaign to stop what it says is the violation of the basic principles of Sikhism.

Some Sikhs have protested, stopping one gurdwara in Edinburgh and one in Essex from going against the teachings.

UK Sangat said there were at least another 15 temples in Britain flouting the rules, which they planned to approach.

The Sikh religion forbids the use of alcohol and other intoxicants.

Sikhs are also not allowed eat meat - the principle is to keep the body pure.

All gurdwaras are supposed to follow the Sikh code, known as the Akal Takht Sandesh, which comes from the highest Sikh authority in India.

SHOCKING :

The detailed news can be viewed with thanks to BBC News : link in headline above.

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Sikh cab driver, mistaken for Muslim, attacked in California

A Sikh cab driver in Northern California was attacked after assailants mistook him for a Muslim.

Harbhajan Singh was attacked by two men, who shouted profanities and called him Osama Bin Laden. He escaped when a woman with the attackers intervened and put herself between them, reports Associated Press (AP).

Singh believes the men intended to kill him because he wears a turban.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been approached by The Council on American-Islamic Relations to investigate if the attack was racially motivated.

with thanks : tribune.com.pk

Amritsar-Toronto flight to resume soon

New Delhi The government on Tuesday decided to soon resume the Amritsar-Toronto Air India flight, the discontinuation of which since October has caused a lot of problems to frequent non-resident Indian fliers to Punjab.

The assurance to restore the flight was given by Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel to Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, who headed a SAD-BJP delegation to lodge strong protest over the cancellation of the flight.

The national carrier had withdrawn the service as part of cost - cutting measures and on the ground that the airlines was making huge losses in the sector.

with thanks : expressindia : link in headline for detailed news.

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Hundreds to stay warm this winter, thanks to Tracy Sikhs

TRACY -- Hundreds of residents braved the cold and rain Saturday morning to get a free coat for winter. The American Sikh Community spent $75,000 this year to offer more than 15,000 winter items such as coats, gloves, scarves, socks, hats and blankets.

The coordinator's for Saturday's event was the Sikh community in Tracy. Lines grew to more than 400 people deep, and an estimated 2,000 people were expected to benefit from the day's event that was held at the Larch Clover Community Center. The group plans to hold additional warm-clothing giveaways in Manteca, Modesto and Turlock, the dates of which have yet to be announced.

"This feels good to be able to help the community and see the small kids be able to pick out a new coat," said Karnail Singh Sandhu, one of the event's coordinators. "This may be the only coat these children have this year. We are doing this in remembrance of Sahibzada Zorawar Singh, age 9, and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, age 7, who were kidnapped (in the year 1705) and put into a cold and damp room with nothing to keep them warm. They were tortured and killed because of their religious convictions. Today, we honor them and give warm clothing in remembrance."

Entire families showed up and stood in line for almost an hour to pick out a free coat. The largest family to show had 10 members, with the average family numbering five. Ages ranged from newborn to a woman in her late 80s. All seemed grateful for the warm clothingand blankets.

with thanks : contracostatimes : link in headline for more details.

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