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Clips, Context and Videotapes
Jan 28, 2010 - 01:55 AM
Politics
Debate About Professor Darshan Singh’s Remarks Eclipses Serious Issue of Parkaash of Dasam Granth at Takhts
Video clips aired on Jus Punjabi cable network of Professor Darshan Singh’s kathhaa at the Gurdwara of Rochester, N.Y., which landed him in trouble with the Akaal Takht, were taken out context and misrepresented what he said about Guru Gobind Singh, many American gurdwara representatives said.
Akaal Takht Delays Tankhaya Decision
Jan 07, 2010 - 01:54 PM
Politics
American Envoy May Have Influenced Akaal Takht Decision to Reconsider Accusations against Prof. Darshan Singh
The Akal Takht today postponed handing a tankhaya (religious misconduct) sentence to its former Jathedar Prof. Darshan Singh and gave him another opportunity to appear before the five takht jathedars, partly at the request of a group of American gurdwaras.
Army Accepts Second Sikh Recruit With Turban and Hair
Dec 21, 2009 - 02:56 PM
Minority Report
The United States Army has accepted a second Sikh recruit to serve on active duty with his turban, beard and unshorn hair.
1984 Pogrom Exhibit at Manhattan Art Gallery
Dec 07, 2009 - 12:24 PM
Outreach
New York City – It was his narrative of 1984 on display at a Manhattan art gallery last month. Vishavjit Singh, creator of Sikhtoons, commemorated the 25th anniversary of the anti-Sikh pogrom with 21 new cartoons that are a raw, courageous, no-holds-barred look at the players, politics and impunity of the Delhi carnage.
Click here to watch video about exhibit.
DASAM GRANTH: A Red Herring Controversy
Dec 04, 2009 - 01:27 PM
Columns
By I. J. Singh - Just about a year ago I was at a conference celebrating 300 years of Guru Granth. In attendance were people of all religions, including a fair number of Sikhs. For the 30 minutes that I spoke, I never once referred to the Dasam Granth. But during the Q & A, the first question from a Sikh in the audience was: “What is your take on the Dasam Granth?”
Sikh Artifacts to be Auctioned in Scotland
Nov 30, 2009 - 02:25 PM
Community
An array of fine Sikh artifacts will be auctioned next week by Lyon and Turnbull, Scotland’s oldest auction house.
Sikhs Protest Outside White House During PM’s State Visit
Nov 26, 2009 - 02:25 AM
Politics
Amnesty International Also Raises 1984 Issue
WASHINGTON - As Prime Minister Manmohan Singh talked of human rights and the rule of law inside the White House on Tuesday morning, some Sikh protesters blasted Singh on those same issues from across the street.
Obama, Singh Strengthen Ties at First State Visit
Nov 25, 2009 - 12:32 AM
Politics
WASHINGTON - In the first state visit of the first Sikh Indian prime minister with the first black American president, Manmohan Singh and Barack Obama reaffirmed the strategic partnership between India and the United States.
White House State Dinner Guests
Nov 24, 2009 - 10:34 PM
Politics
WASHINGTON - The White House released a list of guests this evening for President Obama's first state dinner honoring Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Maryland County Expands Sikh Education
Nov 23, 2009 - 02:59 PM
Outreach
Bullying. Sikh parents worry about this every school year. Many try to talk to their children’s teachers and peers about their heritage and identity in hopes of raising tolerance and acceptance. But it is not an easy task.
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