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BBC in trouble for mocking Sikhism

A race row has erupted at BBC's flagship Asian station, which has been accused of being insensitive towards Sikhs and encouraging a Muslim presenter to mock Sikhism."We should not be paying a......

Sikhism part of 'great Hindu samaj': RSS

The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sanghhas described the Sikh faith as a separate religion belonging to 'one great Hindu samaj'. In a view that may not go well with Bharatiya Janata Party's ally Akali Dal,......

Sikhs celebrate Guru Nanak's birthday

Sikh devotees everywhere celebrated the 537th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism, on Sunday.In his teachings, Nanak denounced the caste system and taught that everyone is equal,......

Sikhism, America share common values: Bush

United States President George W Bush has greeted Sikhs across the world on the 536th birth anniversary of their faith's founder Guru Nanak, saying that both Sikhism and America shared the same......

Khalistani links cloud new Sikh-US Congressional caucus

In a major milestone on Capitol Hill for the Sikh American community, a bi-partisan group of United States lawmakers led by California Democrat and Congresswoman Judy Chu and California Republican......

Discrimination: Sikh staffer takes US co to court

Automobile parts retailer AutoZone has been sued by a federal agency for discriminating against a Sikh employee, who was not allowed to wear a turban and was called 'bin Laden' and 'terrorist' by......

Amazing story of how Munjal built Hero Honda

The forties were turbulent times, but in the midst of all the uncertainty, four young restless brothers in undivided Punjab were marking time for an opportunity to explode upon the Indian corporate......

New Mexico wants to woo Bollywood

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson has welcomed filmmakers from India to the state as an alternative to Hollywood.At a meeting with India's Consul General in San Francisco Susmita Gongulee Thomas,......

'It did not take me long to convince Salman'

Samir Karnik may be twice bitten, but he's not shy yet.The director, who helmed two flops Kyun... Ho Gaya Na and Nanhe Jaisalmer, is back with Heroes, releasing this Friday. The film stars Sohail......

The Indian connection in Devotion

Indian music has always fascinated the West. And the latest to fall under its spell isAlgerian-born San Francisco DJ Cheb i Sabbah.The practicing Jew, who discovered Vedic culture in India in the......

2007: The year that was at the movies

With 2008 just around the corner, we decided to get together an interesting bunch of people to chat about cinema in the year gone by.Director Suparn Verma and resident film critic Raja Sen got......

Harbhajan apologises, hits back at SGPC

Ace off-spinner Harbhajan Singh on Saturday apologised to the Sikh community for "hurting" their emotions by keeping his hair open in an advertisement.Harbhajan, who was pulled up by the Shiromani......

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Q. What is meant by Alakh Niranjan?
Piaa: A. more

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Q. Quiz: Which Holy Book stresses the importance of giving 10% of ones income for God or Godly work?
Good Citizen: A. Alakh Niranjan is a term in Hinduism and Sikhism where it is used as a synonym for Creator, and to describe the characteristics of God more

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Q. why so many questions on SAMADHI ?
Secularthought: A. no idea abt Holi Book but heard abt Sikhism more

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Q. What are the main ideas that hindu religion professes?
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. Samdhi in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism and yogic schools is a higher level of concentrated meditation, or dhyna. In the yoga tradition, it...... more

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Q. Who is the guru of guru nanak dev ji?
ANKIT AGGARWAL: A. Hinduism is more a way of life than a specific religion. In Hinduism one can find all religions of the world. Various religions like Buddhism,...... more

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Web results for Sikhism

Guru Nanak was a great equalizer

Instead of encouraging renunciation, he preached the lessons of hard work, honest living and hospitality, says Sharika Muthu In a country that is... ...

http://www.dailypioneer.com/sunday-edition/agenda/spirituality/guru-nanak-was-a-great-equalizer.html

Oz magazine apologizes for offensive article about...

PERTH (AUSTRALIA): Bauer Media Ltd, a large media company, has this week apologised and expressed regret to UNITED SIKHS for any offence felt by... ...

http://www.punjabnewsline.com/news/Oz-magazine-apologizes-for-offensive-article-about-Nihang-Sikh-.html

Sadda... highlights the fight for rights

Negative publicity helps films. It enhances curiosity, garners interest and thats what has worked for Punjabi film Sadda Haq, which hit the screens... ...

http://www.asianage.com/life-and-style/sadda-highlights-fight-rights-071

'84 riots victim Nirpreet Kaur ends fast after appeal by...

NEW DELHI: Responding to an appeal made by the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Gurbachan Singh, the victim of 1984 Sikh massacre Sardarni... ...

http://www.punjabnewsline.com/news/1984-anti_Sikh-riots_-Nirpreet-Kaur-ends-fast-against-Sajjan___s-acquittal.html

Cleaning of well completed in historic gurdwara in Nepal

Moga, May 7 : The 'Sarbat Da Bhalla', which had taken the job of cleaning a well in historic Kathmandu Gurdwara in Nepal with the help of Sikh... ...

http://www.newkerala.com/news/story/15984/cleaning-of-well-completed-in-historic-gurdwara-in-nepal.html

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