Sikh

Sikh-American girl harassed on US train, White man shouts 'go back to Lebanon'

As New York City works to respond to a rise in reports of discrimination and harassment, subways have emerged as a source of special concern.

Mar 25, 2017, 13:29 PM IST

Sikh body demands fresh probe into J&K's Chattisinghpora massacre

A Sikh body here today demanded a fresh probe into the Chattisinghpora massacre which claimed the lives of 35 Sikhs on this day in 2000.

Mar 20, 2017, 16:38 PM IST

Sikh man in US was targeted because of his ethnic origin: Cops

The incident is being investigated by the Kent Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a hate crime.

Mar 10, 2017, 13:17 PM IST

Akali Dal sees 'conspiracy' against Sikh community

In its first meeting after the February 4 voting for assembly elections in the state, Punjab`s ruling Shiromani Akali Dal said certain "elements" were indulging in "a deep-rooted and dangerous conspiracy" to weaken the Sikh community in the state.

Feb 11, 2017, 22:11 PM IST

Some Pakistani Hindus, Sikhs on religious visa didn't return fearing religious persecution: Govt

Some Pakistani nationals belonging to Hindu and Sikh communities, who came on pilgrim visa, have not returned to their country fearing religious persecution, the Rajya Sabha was informed today.

Feb 08, 2017, 18:21 PM IST

'Mubarakan' FIRST LOOK! Anil Kapoor looks amazing as Sardar Kartar Singh

Director Anees Bazmee is going to present Anil Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor in a never-seen-before avatar. Their upcoming venture together 'Mubarakan' will see them play Sikh on-screen.

Jan 26, 2017, 12:22 PM IST

Guru Gobind Singh Ji's 350th Prakash Parv: Things you should know about the spiritual master

Guru Gobind Singh Ji's 350th Prakash Parv or birth anniversary happens to fall on January 5, 2017, and to mark the auspicious day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi too shall arrive in Bihar and partake

Jan 05, 2017, 11:08 AM IST

Sikh campaigners seek release of UK files on 1984 Golden Temple assault

The Indian government has put the death toll from the action, named Operation Blue Star, at about 400 people, whereas Sikh groups say many more were killed.

Dec 30, 2016, 09:01 AM IST

NYPD to allow Sikh officers to wear turbans, beards

New York Police Commissioner James O'Neill announced the measures being taken towards ensuring religious accommodation to its officers.

Dec 29, 2016, 11:50 AM IST

Donald Trump campaign portrays Sikh as Muslim supporter in handbills

In another gaffe, an Indian-origin Sikh in the US was misidentified as a Muslim supporter of Donald Trump in flyers distributed by the Republican presidential nominee's campaign, a media report said today.

Oct 18, 2016, 14:23 PM IST

Two men charged with hate crime in attack on Sikh in California

The attack followed a number of similar beatings of Sikhs in the United States over a period of more than a decade.

Oct 15, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

White House refuses to endorse petition on Khalistan

In an address to the people of India in 2015, Barack Obama had reaffirmed the universal right for those who practice faith to do so as they choose.

Oct 07, 2016, 14:27 PM IST

Sikh carrying Kirpan triggers panic in US mall

Harpreet Singh Khalsa, 33, said he was a victim of racial profiling in Northampton county.

Sep 22, 2016, 22:03 PM IST

Could have been mistaken for New York bombing suspect: Sikh 'hero'

Harinder Singh Bains said he does not like being called a hero for accurately identifying Ahmad Khan Rahami, the Afghan-born American man behind the New York bombing.

Sep 21, 2016, 10:41 AM IST

Pakistan to print Guru Granth Sahib to prevent desecration during yatra

India's Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) and the Delhi Gurdwara Management Committee will be engaged in the printing process.

Sep 12, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

Dozens arrested, blades seized at UK Sikh temple

British police arrested 55 people and seized blades at a Sikh temple on Sunday, following a demonstration at the holy site believed to be protesting a mixed marriage.

Sep 12, 2016, 02:03 AM IST

Guru Nanak's marriage anniversary celebrations in Batala today

Guru Nanak was married to Mata Sulakhni, daughter of Mul Chand, a Chona Khatri of Batala, in 1487.

Sep 08, 2016, 09:14 AM IST

Ajay Devgn unveils the poster of ‘Sons of Sardaar’

Ajay Devgn’s magnum opus ‘Sons of Sardaar’ will reportedly be a tribute to the 21 Sikh warriors who sacrificed their lives in the Battle of Saragarhi in 1897.

Jul 29, 2016, 11:40 AM IST

Sikh man plays hero, saves drowning girl using turban in Canada's Kamloops

Avtar Hothi, a 65-year-old farmer from Kamloops, British Columbia, used his turban to save a teen who had fallen into the cold waters of North Thompson River.

Jun 30, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

Sikh-Americans fear backlash after Orlando shooting

Omar Mateen, an Afghan-origin gunman who carried an assault rifle and a pistol into the gay club in Orlando and killed 50 people, was later shot dead by the police.

Jun 13, 2016, 12:31 PM IST